The project focuses on the coupling of photosynthetic proteins with redox enzymes for light-driven hydrogen production and CO2 reduction, combining principles of photochemistry, protein engineering, and bioelectrocatalysis. The goal is to develop hybrid bioelectrochemical platforms for efficient and scalable applications as part of a green energy future.
Tasks:
Your core scientific tasks:
- Planning, preparation and implementation of laboratory activities
- Protein engineering and biochemical and biophysical characterization of protein variants
- Documentation, analysis and interpretation of data
- Preparation of data and writing of scientific publications
- Cooperation in an interdisciplinary team
Your academic involvement:
- Participation in academic teaching (supervision of courses, preparation of exams, etc.)
- Supervision of students in research internships
- Participation in organizational activities within the professorship
• The doctoral procedure is carried out at the Graduate Center GCS of the Technical University of Munich
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Benefits
- A fully funded PhD position with remuneration according to TV-L (65%) for 3 years in a dynamic and international research group at one of the leading technical universities in Europe
- Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation per year and company pension plan (VBL)
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities
- Modern office with private desk and workstation
- Participation in international research projects and participation in international conferences
- The opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research on sustainable biotechnology
- Supportive environment for professional development, including teaching and supervision responsibilities as well as networking with academic and industrial partners
- Further offers from TUM, such as
- TUM health services
- TUM University Sports
- Extensive internal training and development opportunities
This position is suitable for severely disabled individuals. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they otherwise have essentially the same qualifications, abilities, and professional performance.
Requirements
- You have a Master's degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related subject
- You have a strong interest in enzymatic catalysis, protein engineering and electro- and photochemistry
- You have practical experience in the following areas: microbiology, molecular biology, protein biochemistry, enzyme assays, spectroscopy, electrochemistry
- You are motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment
- You enjoy working independently
- You have good written and spoken English skills
Application Deadline
October 24, 2025How To Apply
Please send your application by email/post to: * by October 24, 2025.
Technical University of Munich
Dr. Martin Helmut Winkler
Chair of Electrobiotechnology
Uferstraße 53
D-94315 Straubing
Tel. +49 9421 187-416
[email protected]
www.ebt.cs.tum.de
www.tum.de
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