Research Associate | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in

Above-average university degree in Biology, with a focus on Microbiology

• Demonstrated research interests in biofilm formation and inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms, human microbiome, and synthetic microbial communities, evidenced by active projects and publications
• Extensive academic teaching experience in fundamental microbiological courses in German, covering techniques such as molecular differentiation of bacteria, physiological tests, plasmid experiments, restriction enzymes, bacteriophages, biofilm analysis, and quorum sensing interference
• Experience with pathogenic microorganisms and cultivation of bacteria/archaea under anaerobic conditions
• Specialized knowledge in molecular biological work, particularly anaerobic cultivation techniques and experimental work within an anaerobic chamber
• Experimental experience and establishment of flow cells and micro-compartments for biofilm formation analysis (including imaging)
• Desired: Competence and practical experience in the methodological-didactic further development of academic courses and learning assessments

• This position is initially limited to 24 months. The regular weekly working hours correspond to 50% of a full-time position (currently 19.35 hours). Teaching obligations amount to 4.5 teaching hours per week. This specific vacancy is primarily for employees of the state of Schleswig-Holstein.