Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology
Investigate bacterial polyethylene degradation and molecular pathways at BAM in Berlin.
Best for:Best for molecular biologists and microbiologists with experience in bacterial cultivation, omics data analysis, and biotechnology.
Overview
The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the biological degradation of polyethylene. Working within the Biological Materials Damage division in Berlin, the successful candidate will conduct microbiological and biotechnological research to cultivate bacterial consortia and characterize degradation pathways. The role involves designing transcriptomic and proteomic experiments, optimizing degradation processes, and scaling up to pilot bioreactors. The appointment runs on a temporary contract until November 2029.
What you'll do
- Conduct microbiological, molecular biological, and biotechnological experiments to study bacterial degradation of polyethylene.
- Plan, execute, and analyze cultivations for characterizing polyethylene-degrading bacterial consortia.
- Design and evaluate transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to identify molecular degradation pathways.
- Develop and optimize polyethylene degradation processes, supporting scale-up up to 5-liter bioreactors.
- Prepare scientific publications, conference presentations, and grant proposals.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field
Language: Good written and spoken English skills
Instruction: English
- Extensive hands-on experience in molecular biology with bacteria or biotechnological applications
- Proficiency in microbiological techniques including sterile work and bacterial cultivation
- Solid expertise in molecular methods such as PCR, qRT-PCR, RNA/DNA purification, and cloning
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing proteome and metatranscriptome data
- Working knowledge of molecular biology software and bioinformatics tools
- Experience in writing grant proposals and scientific publications
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18
Candidates should submit their application online through the official portal by the specified deadline. Alternatively, applications can be sent by post quoting the Job-ID to the personnel department.
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