Research Associate

**Organisationseinheit**:
Institut für Bio
- und Lebensmitteltechnik - Molekulare Aufarbeitung von Bioprodukten (BLT-MAB)

**Ihre Aufgaben**:
The Institute of Process Engineering in Life Sciences (BLT) - Section IV: Molecular Processing of Bioproducts (MAB) pursues research in the field of downstream processing of bioproducts especially of pharmaceuticals. We deal with all aspects of modern purification, formulation and analytics in the biopharmaceutical industry. The project work within the scope of this job posting is designed for the preparation of a dissertation dealing with separation processes for bionanoparticles in downstream processing with a focus on process analytical technology (PAT). Available is a PhD position on ‘**Multisensory in-line PAT in DSP for in-silico model-based process monitoring and control**’

**Eintrittstermin**:
As soon as possible

**Ihre Qualifikation**:

- Programming skills and knowledge on creation of scientific programme codes using common software packages (MATLAB, Python, R) for data science, mechanistic modelling is relevant.
- Simulation skills with e.g. molecular dynamics and alpha fold is advantageous.
- Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process development; process analytical technologies (PAT) and common analytical methods for biopharmaceuticals will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of German language is desirable.

**Important: The Mobility Rule for**European Doctoral Networks** applies**: At the effective starting date of the contract, applicants must not have been awarded with a PhD AND must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than twelve months in the 36 months immediately before the start of employment.

**Das bieten wir Ihnen**:
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts largescale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

**Salary**:
The PhD positions are funded for 36 months through the EU Research Framework Programme Horizon Europe at the level stipulated by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding rules with stipends starting at €47,300 per year. Final salary calculations take into account living costs of the recruiting country. Additional family allowances are available when applicable.

**Contract duration**:
limited for 36 months

**Application up to**:
May 25, 2025

**Contact person in line-management**:
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.Ing. Jürgen Hubbuch.

**Application**:

- A short description of a research project on the topic ‘Description of stability issues of virus particles’

How to write the research project? Please write down how you intend to conduct the research to investigate this topic. No page limit applies.

**Ausschreibungsnummer: 1160/2025**

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