Postdoc/ Senior Scientist (f/m/x) in the field of electrobiorefineries

Your tasks:

• Developing concepts of electrobiorefineries;
• Experimental validation and engineering of process steps, especially electroorganic synthesis at biocompatible conditions;
• Set-up and validation of methods and protocols needed for the development of process lines and process steps using physical and chemical analysis techniques, especially HPLC and GC-MS or respective down-stream processing, e.g. membrane extraction, or computational methods, e.g. using machine learning;
• Leadership and partial supervision of graduate and PhD students;
• Provide high quality scientific outputs in the form of journal publications and technology transfer.

We offer:

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• First-class integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Your profile:

• Scientific degree and PhD in chemistry or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• In-depth knowledge in analytical chemistry or electroorganic chemistry is essential
• Knowledge in electrobiotechnology as well as artificial intelligence for chemical engineering is a strong surplus
• Excellent team play, excellent oral and written communication skills in English, German is desirable, experience in writing scientific publications
• High motivation and very good organisational skills, interested to develop to take leadership