Postdoc-position | Cyanobacterial biotransformations | Project PD 3.2
Description of project:
Cyanobacterial photobiotransformations are an attractive reaction system for sustainable biocatalysis. The focus of the project lies in the establishment of light-driven biocatalytic reactions and the combination of cell-engineering, systems biology and bioreactor engineering to increase the productivity of these reactions. The project combines molecular cell engineering and bioprocess engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Research on enzyme engineering, whole-cell biocatalysis, and photobiocatalysis
- Documentation of scientific results and presentations in the form of reports, specialist publications, and conference contributions
Embedding in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering:
The project is embedded in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering Program 3 “Biocatalytic Processes for Sustainable Synthesis”, and has strong links to research groups working on enzymatic synthesis within Program 3.
Candidate Profile:
- PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biosciences, or related disciplines.
- Outstanding academic record;
- Advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: biocatalysis, photobiocatalysis, protein chemistry, molecular biology, or whole-cell biotransformation
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
- Ability to work independently and scientifically; flexibility and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; high level of resilience
Main Supervisor:
Univ.-Prof. Robert Kourist
Location:
Graz University of Technology
Duration:
27 Months, 30h/week
Salary:
Minimum gross monthly salary according to the B1 salary group according to the Austrian university collective agreement.
Application guidelines:
Please send your job application to cb_recruiting(at)boku.ac.at , indicating your name and the project/position number in the subject line (e.g. "Jane Doe, application for PD 3.2").
Further information on Application documents and formal criteria see Application guidelines - Postdocs — circular bioengineering. The application must meet all formal criteria, otherwise it cannot be considered.
Submission deadline: 30.09.2026.
Fachgebiet
Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry
Arbeitgeber
Arbeitsstätte
Stunden
30
Antrittsdatum
01.11.2026
Bewerbungsfrist
30.09.2026
Kontakt
Cluster of Excellence: Circular Bioengineering
cb_managingdirector(at)boku.ac.at
014765475002
Sophie Schober
cb_managingdirector(at)boku.ac.at
014765475002