Research Associate (m/f/d) GreenPharming - Keyword: 58-2024 GreenPh -

The “GreenPharming” project focuses on developing bioactive compounds in tobacco plants, with an emphasis on the circular economy and climate neutrality. As part of this interdisciplinary project, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is specifically optimizing the infiltration of tobacco plants and downstream processing.

The position holder is responsible for researching and continuously refining these processes.

His or her responsibilities include:

• Expression of protein active ingredients in tobacco plants,
• Preparation of binary vectors for the infiltration of tobacco plants,
• Extraction of plant material and purification of recombinant protein active ingredients,
• Supervising students in research projects and final dissertations,
• Publication of research results in national and international peer-reviewed journals,
• Presentation of research results at national and international conferences,
• Assistance with project management and organization,
• Preparation of project reports.

The following knowledge and skills are required

• A completed scientific university degree (Master’s/Diplom) in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field,
• Proficiency in standard methods in the field of molecular biology and protein biochemistry,
• Experience in the expression and characterization of recombinant proteins,
• Good practical knowledge in the field of protein purification and analysis,
• Knowledge of genetic technology for the modification of plants,
• Good written and spoken English skills.

In addition, the following are desirable:

• Experience in the cultivation of tobacco plants and in the digestion of plant tissues,
• knowledge of the characterization of transgenic plants,
• Experience in project management.

We expect you to have

• enthusiasm for scientific work,
• willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team,
• a dedicated and team-oriented approach to work,
• a willingness to actively pursue continuing education and participate in professional development programs, as well as
• proficiency with MS Office applications.

We offer you

• an interesting and challenging scope of work,
• flexible and family-friendly working hours in accordance with the applicable employment agreement,
• opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted continuing education and training,
• attractive employee benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
• a corporate Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee health, as well as
• the option to use a job ticket.