Offer Description
We offer a deep immersion in protein-DNA assemblies and their possible applications; the candidate will learn and live the translational perspective of designing biomaterials for the sustainable transformation of optical, photonic, and optoelectronic technologies. Situated on the Bavarian Forest gate, Straubing as the old ducal town on the Danube, is the intellectual hub for renewable raw materials and technologies for sustainability in Germany. TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and…
Sustainability offers scientific and academic excellence in a student-friendly and fresh environment. The successful applicant will hold a 3-year contract with the possibility to expand it for another year. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the public service wage agreement of the Free State of Bavaria - DFG basis in the new excellence cluster BioSysteM. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, TUM explicitly encourages applications from women, as well as from all people who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.
Where to apply
E-mail: biofunmat@cs.tum.de
Requirements
Research Field
Chemistry » Biochemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualification:
- High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
- University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably with a focus on chemistry, synthetic biology, and/or biochemistry.
- Practical experience in organic chemistry (synthesis and characterization), protein and DNA chemical functionalization, protein engineering (structural and sequence design), and DNA modification/purification is required.
- Practical experience in electronic spectroscopy techniques will be positively evaluated.
- Ability to convey practical and theoretical knowledge in a didactically suitable form.
- Good teamwork and communication skills, as well as a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
- Experience in planning, organizational and coordination activities.
- Excellent command of the English language (fully fluent in writing and speech). No knowledge of German is totally fine (free lessons will be provided).
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry
Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Qualification:
- High motivation and commitment to scientific excellence.
- University degree in natural sciences or engineering, preferably with a focus on chemistry, synthetic biology, and/or biochemistry.
- Practical experience in organic chemistry (synthesis and characterization), protein and DNA chemical functionalization, protein engineering (structural and sequence design), and DNA modification/purification is required.
- Practical experience in electronic spectroscopy techniques will be positively evaluated.
- Ability to convey practical and theoretical knowledge in a didactically suitable form.
- Good teamwork and communication skills, as well as a sense of professionalism and responsibility.
- Experience in planning, organizational and coordination activities.
- Excellent command of the English language (fully fluent in writing and speech). No knowledge of German is totally fine (free lessons will be provided).
Selection process
We are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application, including your letter of motivation (1 page), CV (with complete contact information for two references), complete list of publications, participation in projects, and awards/recognitions in English in a single PDF file, via email to biofunmat@cs.tum.de. Please indicate only “PhD_ protein-DNA” in the subject line. If you don´t get an answer within 4 weeks for an interview, we are not inviting you for the second round.
Additional comments
The position will be open until the candidate is selected. Publication date: 08.07.2026
Website for additional job details: https://bfm.cs.tum.de/fileadmin/bfm/jobs/pd_1_phd_on_protein_dna_assemblies.pdf
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Technische Universität München
Country: Germany
State/Province: Bavaria
City: Straubing
Postal Code: 94315
Street: Schulgasse 22
Contact
City: Straubing
Website: https://www.cs.tum.de/
Street: Schulgasse 22
Postal Code: 94135
E-Mail: ruben.costa@tum.de
Phone: +49 9421 187-480