Master thesis in industrial biotechnology (m/f/d)
Who are we
As a biotechnology company, we at Insempra don’t just hope for a better future, we actively work for it!
For way too long, companies have relied on chemical production processes, depleting our planet’s limited resources. That’s why we are on a mission to create a world with naturally high-quality products, resulting in a balance between humans and our planet.
On the way to a better world, we are currently accompanied by a team of more than 35 passionate scientists, entrepreneurs and visionaries with rebel hearts – but we are still missing one important person: you!
For our office directly at the IZB Campus in Munich/Martinsried we are looking for a master’s student (m/f/d) to pursue their thesis research at Insempra on the topic of engineering of non-conventional yeasts. Does this sound like your next step?
We offer:
- Practical real-world experience and the opportunity to collaborate with a team of experts in strain engineering who are dedicated to supporting you in your project
- Access to a fully-equipped lab and cutting edge technology
- An international team passionate about sustainability; English as a working language.
- The independence to set your own schedule
For this position you will perform the following duties:
- Development of new tools for engineering of non-conventional yeast strains
- Cloning and engineering of strains, cultivation and analysis of phenotypes
- Documentation of experiments in the ELN
- Reporting and presenting the findings at internal meetings
Your profile:
- Currently enrolled at a university and pursuing a Master’s degree in biotechnology, metabolic engineering or related field
- Experience in wet lab work, ideally with non-conventional yeast
- Highly motivated, organized and structured work
- Interest in industrial biotechnology
General Data
Place: München/Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 minutes from Munich Central Station
Scope: Fulltime (40h/week)
Start date: 1st of September 2024 or as soon as possible. This is a job and project for 6 -12 months.