2 positions - Student assistant (40 hours per month)
Number of identical posts to be advertised: 2
Your responsibility
We are looking for support with experimental work for our team within the new collaborative project "SMART-UP" on recombinant protein production in Escherichia coli. The project spans the development of the genetic construct through to the development and optimization of a fed-batch process.
- Assistance with molecular biology work for the construction and characterization of expression constructs (transformation, gel electrophoresis) (20%)
- Support in the preparation and execution of minituarized cultivations (30%)
- Support in the implementation and application of analytical methods (SDS-PAGE, HPLC, ELISA) (30%)
- Support in data evaluation (20%)
Your profile
Required criteria:
- Good knowledge of bioprocess engineering (upstream and downstream processing)
- Good knowledge of molecular biology
- Programming experience in Python
- Good written and spoken English skills
Preferred criteria:
- Experience with microbiological work, recombinant protein expression, and HPLC
- Experience with laboratory automation
How to apply
Party responsible for specialist area / point of contact for job posting: Linda Cai
Period of employment: immediately until 31.08.2028
Apply to: l.cai@tu-berlin.de
Please submit your written application including cover letter, your CV, certificate of enrollment, and where applicable, current transcript of records, with the reference number to the place of employment indicated above.
In the interest of promoting equality opportunities for men and women, applications from women with suitable qualifications are particularly encouraged.
Facts
| Category | Student assistant |
|---|---|
| Job location | Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg |
| Area of responsibility | Engineering, Natural sciences, Academia and research, Research (academic) |
| Start date (earliest) | Earliest possible |
| Duration | immediately until 31.08.2028 |
| Full/Part-time | 40 hours per month |
| Remuneration | 15.08 euros/hour |
| Homepage | https://www.tu.berlin/en/ |
Contact
| Reference number | III-SB-0062-2026 |
|---|---|
| Contact person | Linda Cai |
Apply
| Application deadline | 07.10.2026 |
|---|---|
| Reference number | III-SB-0062-2026 |
| By email | l.cai@tu-berlin.de |