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PhD Student - MetaExplore

Johnson & Johnson

Found 1 month ago

Location

Beerse, Belgium

Duration (Months)

36 Months

Time

Full-time

Work Mode

On-site

Salary

competitive stipend

Visa Help

Not disclosed

Last Verified

1 month ago

Education

Bachelor
Master
PhD

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

Biochemistry
Biocatalysis
Enzymology
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
PCR
Protein Purification
HPLC
GC
NMR
Metagenomic Discovery
Enzyme Engineering
Microfluidics
Preparative Biocatalysts
Chemistry
Drug Discovery Development
Laboratory Experiments
Quantitative Research
Scientific Research
Technical Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent written and oral communication
Able to work independently
Able to work as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills
Data evaluation skills
Demonstrated ability to present work
Experience collaborating across disciplines
Passionate to work in the lab
Collaborative attitude
Displays critical thinking
Creativity in problem solving
Collaborative attitude to work in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent teammate
Fosters new ideas
Can create an inclusive atmosphere

Job Description

This PhD position focuses on discovering and characterizing novel C–C bond forming enzymes from metagenomic sources for the synthesis of key API intermediates. The project integrates computational enzyme discovery with microfluidic assays, activity screening, and directed evolution to enhance selectivity and thermostability. The ultimate goal is to achieve preparative-scale synthesis using these new enzymes. This research is part of the EU funded ’MetaExplore’ program and a multi collaboration between Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Biocatalysis and Synthetic Biology KU Leuven, providing experience at the intersection of sustainable chemistry and biomanufacturing in both academic and industrial settings

Requirements

BSc or MSc in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or a related field.
Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral programme that leads to the award of a doctoral degree.
Applicants must not have lived or worked/studied in the country of the recruiting institution for more than 12 months in the 36 months prior to recruitment.
Duration of each fellowship (full-time employment) is minimum 3 and maximum 36 months.
Recruited under a full-time employment contract, unless part-time is approved by the granting authority.
Knowledge of biochemistry, biocatalysis and enzymology; microbiology and molecular biology (PCR, sterile techniques, protein purification).
Excellent written and oral communication; able to work independently and as part of a team; strong problem-solving and data evaluation skills.
Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR).
Demonstrated ability to present work and meet deadlines; experience collaborating across disciplines.

Biology and Biotech

Biology Lab & Research

Languages

English

Nice to Haves

Analytical Reasoning
Data Analysis
Data Reporting
Execution Focus
Innovation
Interdisciplinary Work
Process Oriented
Research Ethics
Research Informatics
Scientific Evaluation
Technologically Savvy

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