Job Description

Research Associate

(m/f/d) /

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin (m/w/d)



Institute



Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering



RemunerationEG 13 TV-L



ID: 25125WV1

Start of employment January 1st 2026

Application deadline October 1st 2025

Scope full time, fixed term until December 31st 2028 The Institute of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering deals with knowledge-based scaling of bioprocesses and multi-scale bioprocess characterization as well as the development of robust bioprocesses with microorganisms and in cell culture applications. Another focus is the investigation of single cell physiology and population heterogeneities in bioprocesses using multiple reporter strains.



In the course of the advertised Ph.D. position, multicellularity effects induced during recombinant protein production in bioprocesses of different industrially relevant production hosts will be investigated.



YOUR TASKS



Cultivation of different industrially relevant cellular production hosts in bioreactors across bioprocess scales In-depth analysis of cell physiology at single cell and population level Development of advanced fluorescence-activated cell sorting methods for futher cellular characterisation with omics methods Mathematical evaluation of experimental data and basic modeling

YOUR PROFILE



Requirements



Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject of Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering or Biology.

Required knowledge and personal skills



Practical experience in cell culture processes in bioreactors at laboratory scale, additionally in the best case also microbial cultivation Practical knowledge in analysis of bioprocess samples on single cell and population level Ideally experience in flow cytometry analysis and sorting Friendly, open-minded personality and great team player Willingness to participate in supervision of lab courses

OUR OFFER



a job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment intensive induction/ onboarding possibility of mobile working 30 day vacation per year special conditions in further gyms

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.



For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Anna-Lena Heins, Tel.-Nr.



+49 40 42878 4183

, Email:

anna-lena.heins@tuhh.de



We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.



The TUHH stands for equal opportunities



as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.



Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof ofcompleted training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.



Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.

Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:

Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).

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