Responsibilities

Research:

• Basic research in the field of synthetic carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiochemistry
• The candidate should be willing to prepare her/his PhD work

Teaching:

• The candidate must be willing to help in co-supervision of the students within the curricula Chemistry, Technical Chemistry, Bio refinery Engineering
• The candidate must be willing to take courses for the personal development

Admission Requirements

Master or Diploma study in the field of Chemistry or Technical Chemistry

Desired Qualification

• Excellent knowledge in synthesis of carbohydrate-based biobased systems
• Excellent knowledge of enzymology and activity-based "protein profiling" (enzyme kinetic, SDS-Page, mass spectrometry, proteomics) with respect to carbohydrate processing enzymes
• Knowledge of appropriate analytical methods for the characterisation of glycoconjugates (NMR, MS, IR, elemental analysis, polarimeter)
• Very good knowledge of English, Social competence and ability to work in a team
• High motivation and commitment in the field of scientific work and teaching
• Interest in research in chemistry and technology of biobased systems and in working with students

We Offer

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,007.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

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Contact

Graz University of Technology
Dean of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, Biotechnology
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Dr.h.c. Bernd Nidetzky
Petersgasse 10-12