• Development of procedures for resource-efficient solvent extraction of lipids from microalgae
• Planning and carrying out extraction experiments on laboratory scale using different digestion methods for microalgae, such as pulse electric field treatment and high-pressure homogenization
• Selection and use of different solvents with the aim of achieving the highest possible extraction efficiency with low energy consumption and little effort for solvent recovery
• Determination of the composition of the extracts, including using gas chromatography
• Cultivation of microalgae on a shake flask scale
• Use of diagnostics to determine cell wall composition
• Preparation of project reports and publications in scientific journals
• Presentation of the results at status seminars and international conferences

• Completed university degree (Master) in the field of biochemistry, bioprocess engineering, chemical process engineering or biology
• A completed doctorate is an advantage
• Several years of professional experience in a biological/biotechnological laboratory
• Ideally knowledge of solvent extraction from microbial biomass and ingredient extraction from microalgae (downstream processing)
• Sound knowledge of analytical methods in the above-mentioned areas
• Good written and spoken English knowledge

Salary

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.