Research Associate (m/f/x)

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Hydro Sciences, Institute of Urban and Industrial Water Management, the Chair of Process Engineering in Hydro Systems offers a project position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting as soon as possible. The position comprises 75% of the fulltime weekly hours and is limited to 3 years in the DFG-funded project "TARGiM - Transport of antibiotic resistance genes in membrane bioreactors (MBR)". The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG). The aim is further to increase up to 100% of the fulltime weekly hours.

Tasks: TARGiM investigates the transport of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, plasmids and fragments through porous membranes and attached fouling layers of different characteristics, as they are common in membrane bioreactors (MBR). Your task is the independent work in the project in cooperation with the participating research partners. This includes the development and definition of the plant design and operating parameters of an MBR "fouling simulator" and the associated measurement technology to carry out the experimental work to investigate the membrane properties and fouling development as well as the characterization of the various fouling mechanisms. The determination of mass transport coefficients of plasmids and virus particles based on determined membrane and fouling layer properties and validation of the simulator experiments by real fouled MBR membranes are further tasks. Furthermore, documentation and especially publication and presentation of the research results are part of your field of activity.

Requirements: above average university and, if applicable, PhD degree in the field of (hydro)process engineering, water management, mechanical engineering, chemical- or bio- process engineering etc.; Very good command of English for the preparation of high-quality publications and participation in international conferences; a high degree of commitment and team spirit as well as an independent way of working. Knowledge in membrane processes and general process engineering of hydro systems is advantageous. Good command of German is desirable. We offer a varied, highly topical and demanding teaching and research activity in an interdisciplinary team, excellent contacts to partners from research and industry as well as an independent organisation of research work with a high degree of personal responsibility.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your comprehensive application including the usual documents by April 21, 2023 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service applies), preferably via the TU Dresden SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf-document to andre.lerch@tu-dresden.de or to: Dresden, Fakultät Umweltwissenschaften, Fachrichtung Hydrowissenschaften, Institut für Siedlungs- und Industriewasserwirtschaft, Professur für Verfahrenstechnik in Hydrosystemen, Herrn Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lerch, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany or. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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