PhD Position (m/f/x) in the area of biotechnology & biochemical engineering

Website Graz University of Technology

Responsibilities

  • Supervision of courses and interns
  • Participation in the supervision of theses
  • Conducting and supporting scientific research and collaborating on research projects
  • Providing services for research
  • Preparation of scientific publications
  • Writing a dissertation
  • Delivering presentations, e.g. at international conferences
  • Involvement in procurement processes related to regular and special allocations
  • Administrative tasks in the area of library and literature procurement

Admission Requirements

Completed Master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

Desired Qualification

  • Good knowledge of protein biochemistry and enzymology, enzyme kinetics, and enzymatic reaction engineering
  • Good knowledge of bioprocess engineering (where relevant to the institute’s practical teaching activities)
  • Knowledge of analytical techniques, particularly HPLC
  • Strong interest in both fundamental and applied research
  • Ability to work effectively in a team
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

We Offer

Interesting area of responsibility

Collegial and friendly working atmosphere

Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break – depending on working hours)

International training and teaching opportunities

Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women

Family-friendly employer

Subsidy for public transport

University’s sports program

Shopping Discounts

Workplace Health Management

Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies

Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development

Safe and stable working environment

Company pension funds

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Contact

Graz University of Technology
Dean of the Faculty of Technical Chemistry, Chemical and Process Engineering, Biotechnology
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Dr.h.c. Bernd Nidetzky
Petersgasse 10-12
8010 Graz

Univ. Prof. Dr. Dipl. Ing. Dr. techn. Dr. h.c. Bernd Nidetzky

Applying for this PhD position?

Submit an application that gets noticed.

Don't let a weak CV or cover letter cost you the offer. Get expert help tailoring your application to this exact lab: CV, SOP, cover letter & interview prep.

Boost my application →

Want fewer missed deadlines?

Pick WhatsApp or Telegram, then follow a channel (Graduate → Post-PhD).

Life Science Jobs

A destination for best opportunities in life science.

© 2026 TheBiologyBro.com

For Recruitors

Scroll to Top