Research Associate (PhD Candidate) in Biotechnology | Promotion (m/w/d)

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Gießen, Lahn, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Jul 31, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for a highly motivated Research Associate at the Technical University of Central Hesse, focusing on a BMBF-funded project to research continuous production concepts for nanoparticulate therapeutics. The successful candidate will specifically explore continuous and scalable production concepts for the Modified-Vaccinia-Ankara-Virus, developing continuous purification processes using filtration and chromatography techniques, alongside advanced process analytics. Key responsibilities include designing and integrating continuous chromatography methods, mathematically describing process steps, and conducting software-supported economic analyses. This position offers a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment with excellent infrastructure, flexible working hours, and opportunities for mobile work, making it ideal for a professional seeking to advance their research career and pursue a PhD.

Required Skills

Education

University Diploma or accredited Master's degree in Biotechnology or a related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in viral production processes (desirable)
  • Experience with process optimization experiments using statistical experimental design
  • Initial experience in research and publishing scientific papers (advantageous)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract until September 30, 2029; Part-time (75% work week); PhD intention required; Position is subject to funding approval from the BMBF.