Master Thesis – Characterization of the photosynthetic activit...

Your work will focus on:

• Independently investigating a biological question relating to the photosynthetic processes of photoautotrophic organisms
• Planning, carrying out and optimizing experiments
• Fabrication of microfluidic chips in the laboratory
• Characterization of cellular photosynthetic activity using microscope-based saturation pulse fluorometry
• Literature review on the research topic
• Computer-assisted image analysis using the latest techniques based on deep learning methods
• Statistical analysis, visualization and interpretation of experimental data

## Your Profile

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree programme in biotechnology, biology, microbiology or a comparable subject.
• An interest in photosynthesis, photobiology and working with photoautotrophic microorganisms.
• Knowledge of microbiology, cell biology or fluorescence microscopy would be an advantage.
• A passion for experimental laboratory work and an interest in contributing your own ideas.
• An interdisciplinary outlook and the ability to collaborate constructively.
• An independent and reliable approach to work.
• Very good command of written and spoken English is required (at least B2 level according to the ), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level.

## Our Benefits for You

• **Meaningful Tasks:** Your thesis deals with a future-oriented, socially relevant topic with direct practical relevance in an international environment
• **Practical relevance:** With us, you will gain valuable practical experience alongside your studies and actively participate in interdisciplinary projects
• **Scientific environment:** You can expect excellent scientific equipment, modern technologies, and qualified support from experienced colleagues
• **Personal responsibility:** You organize your tasks independently—from preparation to implementation
• **Onboarding & teamwork:** You can look forward to working in a dedicated, international, and collegial team. It is important to us that you quickly settle into the team and are given structured training for your tasks. We also support you from the very beginning and make your start easier with our
• **Work-life balance:** We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your professional and personal life. You also have the option of flexible working (in terms of location), which is generally possible after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• **Flexibility:** Flexible working hours make it easier for you to balance work and study
• **Health & well-being:** Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
• **Campus experience:** Our research campus in the countryside creates ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site. Our cafeteria offers a wide range of options—you can enjoy a relaxing lunch break with a lake view
• **Perspective:** If you have the appropriate qualifications and funding is available, the institute offers the opportunity to do your PhD after completing your master's thesis

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: and on specific support options for women: . International applicants can find more information here:

• *Place of Employment:** Jülich
• *Start Date:** To the next possible date
• *Salary:** We will pay you an appropriate remuneration for your thesis
• *Application Deadline:** 2
• *Index number:** 2026M-0820

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Posted Oct 28, 2026

Posted Oct 27, 2026