Bachelor thesis position

Responsibilities:

• cultivating of fungal organisms


• performing DNA/RNA sequencing for fungal identification


• conducting phylogenetic analyses


• screening for secondary metabolites using HR-ESI-LC/MS


• extracting and isolating of secondary metabolites


• conducting bioassays for the identification of potential drug candidates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's student in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy or related fields


• demonstrated interest in mycology and natural product discovery


• independent and structured way of working


• hard-working, reliable and a strong team player 


• good communication skills in English

Advantageous for this position:

• practical experience in handling of microorganisms


• practical experience in DNA/RNA extraction and quantification


• knowledge of chromatographic techniques

We offer you:

• An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig


• A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies


• Flexible working hours, part-time models as well as home office


• A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities


• Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills


• A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers


• Interesting additional public service benefits


• Possible subsidy of the job-ticket