PostDoc position
Fatty acid ester synthesis made fit for industry
in Graz / Austria
The Nidetzkygroup@acib:
We are specialists in carbohydrate-active enzymes and their application in biocatalytic syntheses. Our team of around 30 people is located at Graz Technical University. Within acib we push enzymes towards industrial application together with our industrial partners.
The project:
The advertised research project focuses on process intensification for carbohydrate fatty acid ester synthesis. The challenge is to define in a complex reaction system with several influence parameters a set-up that finally leads to high product titers. Literature research in a broad body of relevant studies will form the basis for hands-on process optimization in the lab (up to gram scale of products). Identification of new suitable enzymes, enzyme optimization and optimization of application form (immobilization) will be part of the project.
Your profile:
- You have a strong background and a University degree, in biotechnology or chemistry or related disciplines.
- You have practical experience with enzymes, ideally with lipases and esterases, including enzymatic assays, HPLC analysis, ideally also with immobilization, conversion experiments in organic solvents, water content determination, product isolation. Experience in enzyme expression, cloning techniques, enzyme screening, NMR analysis is a plus.
- You have excellent skills in spoken and written English.
- You are highly motivated and good in self organization with strong attention to details.
- You show ambition in research and are committed to excellence.
- You are willing to drive forward publication of your results.
The position offered:
You will conduct research at the dynamic interface of applied enzymology and industrial implementation in a vivid academic-industry partnership with an Asian industry partner. The project and position runs until December 2024. You are involved in the acib network of over 200 scientists and industrial partners. If appropriate you get the chance to visit the industrial partner.
That’s what you should know:
We offer a minimum yearly gross payment of EUR 56,800 (PostDoc 40 h/week).
This corresponds to a monthly net amount of approx. EUR 2,550 (paid 14 times a year).
Application deadline: 31st August 2022 I Start: as early as possible, latest 1st November 2022.
Find out more about why acib is the right choice for you:
www.acib.at/careerAnd now it’s your turn! Give us an idea of who you are!
Get in touch here:
https://short.acib.at/12-2022 Ref.no: 12-2022
Of course, we welcome applicants of all sexes (m/w/x), backgrounds and ages.
Please include in your application a motivation letter and a one minute video introducing yourself.
