PhD position - Multidimensional characterisation of bionanoparticles (m/f/d)

• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31

• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
  
• Pleasant work environment 
  
• Diverse opportunities for further education and training 
  
• Personal development opportunities 
  
• Collegial and supportive working atmosphere 
  
• Joint team activities 
  
• Discounted meals in our canteens 
  
• Office space within walking distance of public transportation 
  
• Active health management 
  
• Opportunity to learn a new language 
  
• Visibility of your research and networking opportunities

• Characterization of bionanoparticles (e.g., AAV gene therapy vectors, VLPs) using multidimensional characterization techniques
  
• Conducting experiments with analytical ultracentrifugation, complemented by nanoparticle tracking analysis and dynamic light scattering 
  
• Experimental characterization combined with modelling tools such as Brownian dynamics or bead modelling to predict transport properties 
  
• Use Modelling tools to validate experimental results and provide operating parameters for continuous flow ultracentrifuges 
  
• Documenting and presenting research findings 

• Completed scientific higher education (Master's/Diploma) at a recognized university in (Bio)Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a related field
  
• Ideally, research experience in one or more of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Bioprocessing, Biophysics
  
• High motivation and enjoyment in working in an international, interdisciplinary environment

The mobility rule for European Doctoral Networks applies: Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organization (Germany) for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the start of employment.

Please attach a letter of motivation, a CV, and the contact information (including email addresses) of two academic references to your application.