Master's Thesis: Electrochemical Reduction of Disulfides in Peptides (all genders)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, research and development of sustainable processes, technologies, and products for a healthy and green future is at the forefront. Our research topics are broad and range from cell and microbiology to interfacial and bioengineering to biotechnology. We create innovations and continuously turn sustainability goals into reality

What you will do

Your curiosity leads you to the Straubing branch of Fraunhofer IGB with its two departments "Bioinspired Chemistry" and "Sustainable Catalytic Processes." Here, you will accompany a practice-oriented research project commissioned by industry partners.

You will develop a method for the electrochemical reduction of disulfides in peptides as part of your master's thesis
You will prepare the required peptide mixtures through enzymatic hydrolysis of a natural substance
You will develop and optimize an electrochemical process to cleave the disulfides present in the petides

What you bring to the table

You are currently in a master's program in a technical or natural science field such as chemistry, biochemistry, or biotechnology, biochemistry, or biotechnology
You already have practical laboratory experience
You convince with the development of your own research questions as well as new ideas and approaches for research.
Experience in electrochemistry is helpful; our experienced scientists will always be there to support you
You remain calm in difficult situations and are interested in the interdisciplinary working world of Fraunhofer

What you can expect

Top research in a wide variety of pioneering flagship projects that advance society and the economy – and yourself
The opportunity to contribute your own ideas as part of a strong team and find solutions to pressing future questions
A tolerant environment with an open error culture and the assurance of getting support at any time.
State-of-the-art equipment
Cafeteria on campus with daily meal offerings

We offer you an environment that gives you the opportunity to gain a broad spectrum of experience in a short period of time by working on interesting and varied industrial projects with our partners in various industries.
In our teams, creative approaches to solutions are combined with an economic and structured approach.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnicand social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Have we piqued your interest? Then apply now online. We look forward to getting to know you!

Do you have questions about the position, the application process, or accessibility? Do you need support?

Our recruiter Isabel Buchner is here for you:

isabel.buchner@igb.fraunhofer.de

Phone +49 9421 9380-1070

Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB

www.igb.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79067 Application Deadline: 06/30/2025

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