Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie - Institut für Chemie und Biochemie AG Chandna / AG BlockResearch assistant (praedoc) (m/f/d) with 65%part-time job limited to 31.03.2029 salary grade (Entgeltgruppe) 13 TV-L FU reference code: Ligno-01-2025 Bewerbungsende: 14.04.2025

Free University of Berlin, Germany

Updated: 10 days ago

Job description:
The research activities will primarily involve working on Volkswagen Circularity-funded project on recycled and biogenic resources ‘Lignocide’, in the group of Dr. Sanjam Chandna. This interdisciplinary project focuses on lignin functionalization and development of biomaterials for application in agriculture. The successful applicant will gain experience on developing bioinspired hydrogels, nanomaterials and performing life cycle assessment. Furthermore, the successful applicant will be associated to the graduate school of the CRC 1449, offering access to a dynamic and interdisciplinary research network as well as to soft skills workshops and career development programs (supporting professional growth).

Requirements:
Master or diploma degree in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science or a related discipline.

Desirable:
- Very good Master's degree or diploma in chemistry, biochemistry, materials science or a
related discipline
- Experience with biopolymers (e.g. Lignin) with good knowledge of polymer chemistry, such
as functionalization of polymers and hydrogel synthesis
- Experience in sustainability, circular materials, and green chemistry
- Experience in plant pathology or antimicrobial assays
- High motivation for independent scientific work
- Very good written and spoken English skills


For further information, please contact Dr. Sanjam Chandna (sanjam1994@zedat.fu-berlin.de / +49 30 838 72508).


Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Dr. Sanjam Chandna: sanjam1994@zedat.fu-berlin.de or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin

Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie

Institut für Chemie und Biochemie

AG Chandna / AG Block

Dr. Sanjam Chandna

Arnimallee 22

14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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