Specialist for microbiology / biotechnology

Your workplace:
1 Winiarska Street, Poznań
Sustainable economy
 
Research Group for Chemical Technology and Environmental Protection
Specialist
On-site

Your role:

  • Conducting biotechnological research and optimizing industrial processes: designing and conducting microbiological cultures, including processes of biodegradation of pollutants in the context of biotechnological recycling, as well as developing and improving methods of enzyme isolation and immobilization
  • Biorefining and bioconversion: designing and optimizing processes of biorefining biomass and bioconversion of waste into valuable end products, such as biofuels, biopolymers, and other value-added substances
  • Scientific work: actively participating in preparing project proposals and scientific publications; willingness for self-development in scientific field and exploring new research areas

Job requirements:

  • Experience in the implementation of scientific / research and development projects  or diploma theses in the field of biotechnology / microbiology.
  • Experience in working in a microbiological laboratory and operating basic biotechnological equipment
  • Very good command of English, enabling effective communication with international teams and preparation of technical / scientific documentation in English
  •  Experience working in foreign research institutions (including internships) or international research and development projects

What we offer:

  • Constantly changing research environment full of challenges
  • Development support through funding for studies, training, conferences, etc.
  • The possibility of conducting scientific internships (in Poland and abroad)
  • Support for publication activities
  • The opportunity to pursue applied doctoral studies
  • Employment under a fixed-term contract (12 months)
  • Flexible working hours (we start between 6:00 and 9:00) in a stationary model (on-site)
  • A benefits package including: private medical care PZU Zdrowie, preferential life insurance conditions with PZU, subsidies for recreational activities, access to the Worksmile cafeteria platform
  • Foreign language classes
  • Financial benefits from the Employee Welfare Fund