Master Thesis - CO2-neutral and sustainable production of valuable chemicals in C. glutamicum

Master Thesis - CO2-neutral and sustainable production of valuable chemicals in C. glutamicum

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Achieving sustainability goals in production processes of chemicals remains a major challenge and highly depends on the development of sustainable, circular bioprocesses. Production processes based on CO2 and other carbon-rich waste streams enable net-zero CO2-conversions into valuable chemicals. This project aims to design, integrate and optimize metabolic pathways in an engineered C. glutamicum strain to enable and optimize net-zero CO2-production of an valuable chemical based from CO2 and other carbon-rich waste streams.

Your responsibilities in detail:

• State-of-the art molecular cloning methods
• Design and construction of genetic targets
• Cultivation in cultivation system BioLector XT and shake flasks
• HPLC and GC analytics
• Independent data analysis and presentation of results
• Documentation of the work

Your Profile:

• Master student in biology, biotechnology or related field
• Interest in cloning, microbial cultivations and genetic engineering
• Willingness to learn new methods and engage with subject-related literature
• High degree of independence, motivation and reliability
• Reliable, well-structured and organized working style

Our Offer:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with future-oriented themes
• Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies
• An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed and collegial team
• Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
• Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
• The chance to independently prepare and work on your tasks
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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