Currently, we have the following open positions in the Rinke Lab - Group for Microbial MultiOmics and Biorecycling (MMOB) @ the University of Innsbruck, Austria:

• PhD position (B1/1): Dissertation on the topic “Discovery, characterization and optimization of plastic-degrading enzymes”  

Position starting date: 06.01.2025

Preferred skills: Completed master's degree in microbiology, biotechnology, or a related field; good basic molecular biology knowledge, e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, enzyme assay, etc.
Beneficial Skills: Experience using bioinformatic tools to characterize microbes and their enzymes; experience with qPCR or with sequencing library creation is an advantage.

Main aims of the project:
- Genomic exploration of plastic associated microbes
- Genome guided enrichment cultures targeting plastic associated microbes

Link to submit your application:  < https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14613 >
Job ad 14613; Deadline 27.11.2024

• Independent postdoc applications

Postdoctoral researchers with a strong publication record and an already well-defined research project that aligns with our interests at MMOB are encouraged to contact us and to submit an ESPRIT application through the Austrian Science Fund FWF. More information can be found here:

The ESPRIT program (Early-Stage Program: Research - Innovation - Training) is intended to improve the skills and support the professional development of researchers from all disciplines early in their research careers by giving them the opportunity to lead an independent research project: 
https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/portfolio/careers/esprit