Master's Thesis: Electrochemical Reduction of Disulfides in Peptides(m/w/x)

City: Straubing Date: Mar 27, 2025 # Master's Thesis: Electrochemical Reduction of Disulfides in Peptides (all genders) **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 peptides **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 * 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, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. **Job Segment:** R&D Engineer, R&D, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Research, Science