Research Associate (Reference 20/26) | eine*n wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d), Kennziffer 20/26
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes
Job Summary
This role at the Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar) involves managing and developing the Laboratory for Bio- and Environmental Process Engineering. As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for planning and controlling R&D projects, supervising student theses, and conducting laboratory experiments. A significant portion of the role includes teaching responsibilities (4 hours per week) in both German and English, as well as organizing STEM outreach events. You will also be actively involved in acquiring research funding, writing project reports, and publishing scientific findings in journals and at conferences. This position is particularly attractive for those seeking a dynamic academic environment in a border region (DE/FR/LUX), offering flexible working hours, home office options, and professional development through Erasmus+ mobility. The role serves as a one-year parental leave replacement and is compensated according to the TV-L E13 public service pay scale.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or University Diploma in Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline (must be recognized in Germany).
Experience
- Professional experience in project planning, control, and management within a research context
- Practical experimental experience with biotechnological working methods
- Experience in supervising student projects and academic theses at Bachelor and Master levels
- Experience in acquiring research funding and drafting grant applications
- Previous experience in laboratory organization and management
Languages
Additional
- This is a full-time, fixed-term position for one year (parental leave replacement). Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official proof of equivalence (ZAB evaluation). Location: Saarbrücken, Germany.
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