PhD - Next-generation protein diagnostics for healthcare applications
Hybrid · Renningen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Summary
PhD project focusing on designing and implementing a novel protein assay for Bosch’s Vivalytic point-of-care platform. The role entails analyzing current research, evaluating assay technologies, and architecting an automated workflow by developing, building, optimizing, and validating a complete assay on a microfluidic system. You will master the interplay of biochemistry, surface chemistry, and system integration, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and regularly present findings to internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds an excellent Master’s degree in a life sciences field, has strong experience in protein biochemistry and immunoassays (e.g., ELISA), and possesses hands-on skills in microfluidics and related protein coupling techniques, with fluency in German and English and a driven, independent, and collaborative working style.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technical Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related life sciences field
- broad theoretical background and practical experience in biochemistry and molecular biology with a strong focus on protein biochemistry and immunoassays (e.g., ELISA)
- ideally, expertise in antibody (mimetic) engineering, microfluidic/lab-on-a-chip systems, and related protein coupling techniques
- ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team; strong analytical thinking and structured, proactive, hands-on approach
- excellent German and English communication skills
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