Position
The position of a Research Assistant is available for 6 years at the Institute of
Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering at Graz University of Technology.
The Institute is a leading Austrian university institution for basic and applied research at
the interface of biological sciences and process engineering.
The field of the offered position (Applied Enzymology and Enzyme Technology) is one
of the main focus areas of the Institute in research and teaching. The position is available
in the research team of Prof. Bernd Nidetzky and will cover mechanistic and applied
studies of carbohydrate-active enzymes.
The research will be performed as a collaborative effort with strong links to major
research initiatives in Graz in the fields of molecular enzymology, industrial
biotechnology and pharmaceutical engineering.
The position will also involve teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level in
laboratory and lecture courses of general biotechnology and enzyme technology.
The position is seen as opportunity for academic career development.

Requirements
A PhD in chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a
related field is required. Experience at the postdoctoral level is an advantage. Candidates
must have their prior research documented in scientific publication(s).
A solid background in basic and applied aspects of (bio)chemistry is needed.
Expertise/knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in protein chemistry and enzymology
is important. Experience in elucidation of structure-function relationships in
proteins/enzymes and the mechanistic investigation of enzymes is an advantage. The
candidate should have interest and ideally also experience in translating results of basic
research into technological applications.
Candidates must have excellent skills in spoken and written English, and interpersonal
skills conductive to team work and group research efforts.

Start of contract
February 2021 – for 6 years (40 h)

How to apply
To apply, send a pdf file containing:
 cover letter
 detailed curriculum vitae and short scientific outline
 contact details of three academic referees
by email (Ref. No. 6510/20/039) to the Dean of Faculty Prof. Dr. Frank Uhlig under the
email address jobs.tcvb@tugraz.at

Application deadline: January 06, 2021