Biotechnologist (PhD Candidate) | Biotechnologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This opportunity is for two highly motivated PhD Candidates to join the Environmental Biotechnology Group at the University of Tübingen, contributing to the international GAIA-PRO project. The core mission involves pioneering sustainable, climate-positive biotechnological platforms that convert gases like hydrogen and biogas into valuable single-cell proteins, advancing the circular bioeconomy. Day-to-day responsibilities will involve intensive experimental and conceptual work, utilizing modern bioreactor technology, microbial ecology, and sustainable process design. One role focuses on engineering oxygen-sensitive microbes and designing adaptive bioreactors, while the second concentrates on developing stable, high-productivity gas-fermenting granular communities. Successful candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering, possess strong teamwork skills, and be fluent in English. This role offers the chance to collaborate with international partners and conduct research with significant real-world impact in a friendly, highly collaborative team environment.