PhD in Chemical Energy Conversion (biology, chemistry) Germany 1526 views

The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC) is inviting application for for a PhD position. This doctoral position is available from January 15, 2019 for a duration of 36 months. The remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

Overview

The project work aims at the development of recombinant strategies for the production of high yields of functionally active energy converting enzymes and the functional and spectroscopic characterization of their active site cofactors.

Requirements

We are at MPI CEC looking for a highly motivated young scientist with the following skills:

1. A master degree in biology, chemistry or a related subject
2. Background in biochemistry and molecular biology
3. Interest in metalloenzymes and energy conversion reactions
4. Very good knowledge of the English language (spoken and written)
5. Very good networking and communication skill

The Max Planck Society explicitly encourages women applicant to apply. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society wishes to increase the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages to apply from such qualified individuals.

Application Procedure

Application documents shall include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, reference letter(s) or contact details of a supervisor willing to write a reference letter upon request and copies of your degree certificates.

Please state the reference code “JB001” in your application.

Closing date of application: October 15, 2018

Contact:

Dr. James Birrell 

Tel: +49 (0)208 306 3586

Email: james.birrell@cec.mpg.de

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion

Stiftstr. 34-36 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr Germany