077/2025 Research Associate Biosystems Engineering within the DFG Priority Programme „Productive Bio

The Faculty of Process and Systems Engineering seeks to fill the following vacancy -subject to the allocation of funds- at the Chair of Thermal Process Engineering: # Research Associate Biosystems Engineering within the DFG Priority Programme „Productive Biofilm Systems“ (m/f/d) Salary scale: **13 TV-L** Date commencing: 01.05.2025 Fixed term (until): **3 years** Contract status: **75-100 %** We are a university with a focus on engineering and natural sciences as well as economics, human sciences and medicine. We offer excellent study and working conditions to 13,000 students from Germany and abroad as well as approx. 3,000 employees. Allocation of funds provided, the advertised position will be affiliated to the Chair of Thermal Process Engineering in the research group “Transport in Porous Media” (Head: Dr.-Ing. Nicole Vorhauer-Huget). The research project will be integrated into the DFG Priority Programme (SPP 2494) “Productive Biofilm Systems”, focusing on fundamental research for novel sustainable, i.e. „green“, production pathways for a bio-based economy. The position offers diverse opportunities for personal qualification in regard of, e.g. independent project implementation, networking with leading national and international scientists, acquisition of relevant knowledge for the future bio-based industry. ## Job description: - Development of a novel packed-bed bio-reactor for biofilm growth experiments under anaerobic conditions - 3D-printing of microfluidic platforms - Imaging using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy and X-ray tomography - Formulation of a mathematical pore network model - Parameter studies - Exchange of data with project partners within the Priority Programme - Publication of results and presentation at national and international conferences ## Requirements profile: - Above-average university degree (Master's) in the field of bio-systems engineering, process or environmental engineering, chemical and energy engineering or similar fields of study - Experience with experimental work, summary of results and evaluation - Experience with modeling and simulation, e.g. in Matlab, Python - Very good written and spoken German and English skills - Willingness to work in an international team ## Your benefits: - You have the opportunity to do a doctorate and are supported and encouraged accordingly. - The DFG Priority Programme and the Graduate Academy offers various support for personal development. For further information about the position, please contact Dr.-Ing. Nicole Vorhauer-Huget on 0391/67-51684 or by e-mail: nicole.vorhauer-huget(at)ovgu.de. You will benefit from our structures and offerings in the fields of sustainability, diversity, family support and staff development. Our location in the center of a thriving, lively and family-friendly state capital guarantees a high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities. For more information, please visit [www.ovgu.de/en/karriere](http://www.ovgu.de/en/karriere) or [https://www.tvt.ovgu.de](https://www.tvt.ovgu.de/). Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a signatory of the German Diversity Charter. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation. Applications from severely disabled people or people with an equivalent impairment will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg strongly promotes gender equality in all professional areas. Please note the information for storage of personal data: [https://www.ovgu.de/en/data_protection.html](https://www.ovgu.de/en%20/data_protection.html). Please send your complete application (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, graduation certificates, references) by April 03, 2025 using the online application portal.