Ingeniero/a - Biotecnología

The UFZ

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

The job

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

Your tasks

We are looking for a bioprocess engineer who will interact with a multidisciplinary team of scientists focussing on developing a demonstration reactor for outdoor photo-electro-biotechnology. In particular, we are looking for an expert in:

• Design of photobioreactors, or bioelectrochemical systems 
• Bioprocess control
• Working with pure (non-GMO) microbial strains
• Scale-up of lab system into a demonstration scale
• Transfer of prototype to the field

We offer

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile

• Ideally, a PhD in bioprocess or bioreactor-engineering, (bio)electrochemistry, or biotechnology with a focus on developing hardware
• Experience with either bio-electrochemical reactors or (photo)bioreactors, on a technical/pilot scale indoors or outdoors
• Ability to publish and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills in English
• A friendly, flexible, self-motivated, and proactive person who pays attention to detail and enjoys working in a diverse international team

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

Nuestros anuncios de empleo se dirigen siempre a todas las personas profesionalmente capacitadas, independientemente de su edad, sexo, origen, orientación sexual, discapacidad, religión, ideología, etc. La selección de los candidatos está orientada exclusivamente a la cualificación.Se reservan los errores de información y ortografía.