Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

Faculty of Life Sciences - Institute of Biology

• Scientific services research
• Transfer of plant biosynthetic genes into the yeast Pichia pastoris
• Development of a dual optogenetic tool for pastoris
• Development of synthetic promoters to control gene expression in pastoris
• Participation in the development of high-throughput screening strategies to find the best performers of the yeast library
• Tasks for the candidate’s own scientific qualification

• Completed scientific university degree in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology, or related fields
• Experience with the development of synthetic biology tools for fine-tuning gene expression in yeast (P. pastoris or S. cerevisiae)
• Proficiency in molecular biology, yeast engineering and culture, and CRISPR genome editing
• Exposure to next-generation sequencing, single-cell technology, and/or bioprocess engineering desirable
• Wet-lab experience, in particular with cloning, genetic engineering, or molecular biology of yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, P. pastoris) as well as bacteria
• Strong interest in yeast metabolic engineering
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Please send your application (CV, including a letter of motivation, a statement of research interests, relevant references and the names of previous supervisors/ references), quoting the reference number DR/006/24, to Humboldt- Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Institute of Biology, Dr. Gita Naseri, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin (Sitz: Philippstr. 13) or preferably by e-mail in a single PDF file to gita.nasari@hu-berlin.de.

HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

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