We are looking for a Research Assistant / Doctoral Student in applied Biotechnology or Chemistry (m/f/d) for the SuReMo research project on the Development of sustainable cosmetic formulations based on biopolymers (exopolysaccharides)

Research Assistant / Doctoral Student in applied Biotechnology or Chemistry (m/f/d)

03.12.2025, Wissenschaftliches Personal

At the Straubing Campus for Biotechnology and Sustainability at the Technical University of Munich, processes are being developed for sustainable and environmentally friendly chemical production. Due to the cross-industry and cross-disciplinary nature of the topic, experts from various disciplines work closely together on this. Modern biotechnological methods play a central role in this process.

We are looking for a

Research Assistant / Doctoral Student in applied Biotechnology or Chemistry (m/f/d)
for the SuReMo research project on the

Development of sustainable cosmetic formulations based on biopolymers (exopolysaccharides)

Within the work the following areas will be addressed:

 Development of sustainable cosmetic products to replace polyacrylate in cosmetic formulations in cooperation with an industry partner

 Implementation and validation of novel rheological methods

 Application-oriented characterization of exopolysaccharides and their respective formulations
 Development of a screening platform for cosmetic formulations

 Data analysis by "Design of Experiments” (DoE) and other statistical tools

Your profile

 Successfully completed graduate university studies with above-average performance in the fields of biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, life sciences or related fields

 Strong hands-on experience in microbiological and biotechnological laboratories

 Curiosity and interest in scientific issues

 Interest/Experience in rheology of liquids is a plus

 Highly committed, with excellent teamwork and communication skills

We offer

 Salary according to TV-L, E 13, part-time (65 %). The employment is limited to 3 years.

 Within this project you will work closely with partners from industry and other institutes.

 As a TUM doctoral student, you are automatically a member of the TUM Graduate School. You will benefit from comprehensive qualifications and further education program, funding for travel abroad, as well as target group-specific services and consulting offers.

 If applicants are equally qualified, those with severe disabilities will be given priority.

 The Technical University of Munich aims to increase the proportion of women in its workforce, and therefore expressly welcomes applications from women.

Please send your application by December 31, 2025 with the subject SuReMo CBR via E-mail to: bew_cbr@cs.tum.de.

Technische Universität München
Lehrstuhl für Chemie Biogener Rohstoffe
Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber
Schulgasse 16, 94315 Straubing
www.rohstoffwandel.de

Kontakt: bew_cbr@cs.tum.de