Research Scientist (Microbiology) | Biologe (m/w/d)
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
Job Summary
This Research Scientist position at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin focuses on the fascinating intersection of microbiology and material science. The role involves planning and executing biocide efficacy tests with anaerobic microorganisms, enriching relevant anaerobic microorganisms from affected systems, and performing bioinformatic analysis of microbial communities using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. You will also be responsible for data visualization and modeling of microbial processes, integrating microbiological requirements into technical systems, and collaborating closely with engineers and material scientists. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to technical safety in products and processes within a highly respected scientific-technical federal authority, offering a modern work environment and opportunities for interdisciplinary networking.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree (Diplom/Master) in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, or equivalent. PhD is advantageous.
Experience
- Practical experience with bioinformatic and biostatistical methods for analyzing DNA sequencing data (16S Amplicon Sequencing)
- Practical experience with anaerobic cultivation methods (e.g., anaerobic chambers)
- Experience with biocide efficacy tests, including planning, execution, and evaluation (advantageous)
- Practical experience in operating lab-scale flow-through systems (advantageous)
- Understanding of microbial community structures and their functional relationships (advantageous)
- Practical knowledge in data visualization and modeling of microbial processes using relevant programming languages (advantageous)
- Knowledge of the physiology of anaerobic microorganisms, especially sulfate-reducing bacteria and methanogenic archaea (advantageous)
- Knowledge in microbially-influenced corrosion (MIC) and its detection methods (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- This is a fixed-term contract until January 31, 2028. The position is suitable for full-time or part-time work.
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