Doctoral Research Position (m/f/x)

at  Universitt des Saarlandes

Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the
university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to
share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over
17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland
University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of
Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one
of the largest employers in the region.]
The Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is inviting applications for the following position commencing at the earliest
opportunity.

YOUR ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed scientific university studies in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical engineering, or
  a related field.

• Perform isolation and structural elucidation of novel natural products.
• Refactor and express biosynthetic gene clusters, exploring innovative pathways of natural product biosynthesis.
• Employ genome mining techniques to identify promising microbial gene clusters.
• Apply metabolic engineering strategies to actinomycetes to optimize the production of valuable metabolites.
• Collaborate with leading experts from academia and industry, including partnerships with top pharma and biotech
  companies.