Research Associate (PhD Candidate) | Wissenschaftler*in (zur Promotion) (m/w/d)
Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie e.V.
Job Summary
This position at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) focuses on the 'MY-CO BUILD' project, researching fungal-based building materials from renewable agricultural and forestry resources. As a Research Associate, you will manage field trials for industrial hemp cultivation and conduct laboratory experiments on the pretreatment of substrates using advanced technologies like cold atmospheric pressure plasma, ultrasound, and high-voltage pulses. Your daily work involves the morphological, chemical, and microbiological characterization of plant samples, data modeling of raw material properties, and publishing scientific findings. This role is highly attractive for those seeking a PhD within a prestigious DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center, offering an interdisciplinary environment that bridges biology, engineering, and architecture. You will benefit from excellent research infrastructure, professional development courses, and a collaborative atmosphere dedicated to the transformation of the bioeconomy.
Required Skills
Education
Excellent University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Biosciences, Bioprocess Engineering, Plant/Biochemistry, Wood Sciences, or a related field.
Experience
- Professional experience or relevant scientific knowledge in biosciences, bioprocess engineering, or plant/biochemistry
- Experience in conducting and supervising laboratory and field experiments
- Demonstrated experience in statistical data analysis and data management
- Experience in the characterization of plant samples is preferred
Languages
Additional
- EU Driver's License Class B required; Readiness for business travel; Fixed-term contract until December 31, 2029.