Technical support position in Microbial Vitamin B12 production during the fermentation of plant-based proteins.

The Department of Food Microbiology and Hygiene at the Institute of
Food Science and Biotechnology, University of Hohenheim, is seeking to fill a part-time (50%) position for a Biological Technical Assistant (BTA) starting May 1, 2026. Salary will be based on the TV-L pay scale, pay grade 7. The position is limited to a term ending April 30, 2027.

Special tasks and challenges

• Support for a current research project in the field of microbial vitamin B12 production in fermentations with plant proteins.
• Assistance with laboratory organization
• Completed training as a BTA or MTA
• Sound practical and theoretical knowledge in microbiological and molecular biological techniques
• Independent work, high reliability and commitment
• Teamwork skills and a sense of responsibility

Application deadline: March 30, 2026

Please include the following documents with your application:

Application

• Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if equally qualified.
• Women are explicitly encouraged to apply.
• Please send your compelling application and the required documents (cover letter, letter of motivation, CV, certificates) by email as a single PDF file by March 30, 2026 to:

Contact person: Prof. Dr. Herbert Schmidt, University of Hohenheim, Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, Department of Food Microbiology and Hygiene, Garbenstr. 28, 70599 Stuttgart, foodmicro@uni-hohenheim.de; Tel: +49 711-459-22305