SD-26121 PHD STUDENT FUNGAL METABOLIC ENGINEERING

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) that drives innovation for the economy and society in Luxembourg and beyond. With cutting-edge expertise in Natural, Built, Industrial environments, Space, AI, Security and defence technologies. LIST bridges scientific excellence and applied research to design solutions that address real-world challenges and create positive impact.

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Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 60 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy (not remote) and access to Digital lunch vouchers

Fixed term contract | Hautcharage | 14+22+12 Months

Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

You will join the recently awarded PEARL project FUNG-FACTORY in a team of approximately 10 people – led by Ronald de Vries, dedicated to developing fungal cell factories for the production of enzymes and metabolites.

Your PhD project will focus on the identification and manipulation of fungal metabolic pathways that result in the production of biotechnology relevant compounds. Individual pathway enzymes will be characterized and optimized and fungal strains will be developed that result in optimal production while downstream processing aspects will also be addressed.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology or biotechnology

Experience and skills

• Experience with methodologies in molecular biology and biochemistry
• Experience with bioinformatics is an asset
• Experience with fungi is an asset
• Ability and willingness to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High motivation, scientific curiosity and creativity

Language skills

• Strong knowledge of English (both spoken and written) is required.