Cyanobacterial biotransformations | Project PD 3.2
Project Description
Cyanobacterial photobiotransformations are an attractive reaction system for sustainable biocatalysis. The focus of the project lies in the establishment of light-driven biocatalytic reactions and the combination of cell-engineering, systems biology and bioreactor engineering to increase the productivity of these reactions. The project combines molecular cell engineering and bioprocess engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Research on enzyme engineering, whole-cell biocatalysis, and photobiocatalysis
- Documentation of scientific results and presentations in the form of reports, specialist publications, and conference contributions
- Responsibilities, Duties and Opportunities as a Project Staff Member in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering
Embedding in the CoE Circular Bioengineering
The project is embedded in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering Program 3 "Biocatalytic Processes for Sustainable Synthesis", and has strong links to research groups working on enzymatic synthesis within Program 3.
Candidate Profile
- PhD in Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biosciences, or related disciplines
- Outstanding academic record
- Advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: biocatalysis, photobiocatalysis, protein chemistry, molecular biology, or whole-cell biotransformation
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
- Ability to work independently and scientifically; flexibility and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; high level of resilience
Details
- Main supervisor: Univ. Prof. Robert Kourist
- Location: Graz University of Technology
- Duration: 27 Months, 30h/week
- Salary: Minimum gross monthly salary according to the B1 salary group according to the Austrian university collective agreement
- Submission deadline: 30.09.2026
Application Instructions
Please use the Application form – PD-positions (download here). Applications submitted without this form cannot be processed.
Please submit the following additional documents as PDF files. Applications missing any of the required documents will not be processed:
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of certificates from the applicant's bachelor, master/diploma and doctoral studies
- A translation of the documents if the original documents are not in English or German
Please submit your complete application by email to cb_recruiting@boku.ac.at and include the project/position number in the subject line (e.g. "Jane Doe, application for PD 3.2").
For information on the further application procedure – online hearing and interview – see: How to apply for PD positions.