Master Thesis / Bachelor Thesis / Internship in enzymatic polymer degradation (f/m/x) - #2115187

Master Thesis / Bachelor Thesis / Internship in enzymatic polymer degradation (f/m/x)

Place of work

Working time

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Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Noelia Fernandez Merayo. Email: noelia.fernandez-merayo[at]ufz.de

Your application

Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.

Diversity and Inclusion

The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.

The UFZ

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an
excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of
the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research
seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural
resources

Your tasks

• Production and purification of urethane degrading enzymes.
• Screening of the degradation of polyurethane or polyurethane related compounds.
• Analysis of the degradation products with Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography.
• Data evaluation.
• Working on respective thesis (if applicable).

We offer

• Excellent supervision that supports your personal and professional development
• Exciting insights into the work of a leading research institute
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
• The opportunity to contribute and actively shape your own ideas and impulses
  right from the start
• Modern technical equipment and IT service to optimally support your work

Your profile

• Studies in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, material sciences or related disciplines.
• Experience in a laboratory.
• Strong English language skills.
• Experience in basic data analysis appreciated.