PhD position with focus in ‘isolation, physiological characterization, and functional evaluation of microbial strains from fermented beverage systems’

Requirement

• High motivation and strong interest in microbiology and beverage fermentation
• Completed Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in Biology, Microbiology or a related discipline
• Experience in the cultivation and isolation of microbial strains
• Experience in the characterization of microbial strains and fermentation systems
• Experience in or willingness to learn bioinformatics, statistical data analysis, data processing, and analytical-chemical methods.
• Evidence of scientific activity (publications, conference papers, awards) is desirable.
• Project management, analysis, and scientific writing skills are an advantage.
• Teamwork skills and willingness to collaborate with national and international partners
• Willingness to participate in teaching
• Excellent English skills

Tasks

• Isolation, cultivation and preservation of microbial strains from fermented beverage systems
• Physiological, genomic and functional characterization of microbial strains
• Planning and optimization of fermentation experiments on a laboratory scale
• Analysis of chemical and microbiological parameters
• Integration of microbiological and fermentation-related datasets
• Publication of the results in scientific journals
• Assistance in the preparation of grant applications
• Support in teaching

We offer

• A friendly and inspiring working atmosphere in an international, young research team
• Access to modern research infrastructure
• Structured graduate education at an excellent university
• Fixed-term contract for 36 months
• Remuneration according to TV-L E13 (65%)

This position is suitable for applicants with severe disabilities. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if their qualifications, skills, and professional performance are otherwise essentially equal.

TUM aims to increase the proportion of women on its staff; therefore, applications from women are expressly welcomed.

Application

We look forward to receiving your letter of motivation, your complete CV, and the contact details of two academic references. Please send these in a single PDF document to application.fbt@ls.tum.de.

The application deadline is March 24, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact application.fbt@ls.tum.de.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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Contact: application.fbt@ls.tum.de