Practical trainings, student assistants and theses

This Master thesis focuses on the development and characterization of random peptide libraries for application in phage surface display. The aim is to explore new strategies for generating and analyzing functional peptide sequences. The project includes the design and molecular construction of peptide libraries as well as their experimental evaluation in terms of diversity and basic functional properties. Initial studies on the interaction of selected peptides with target structures will also be performed. The work combines molecular biology and combinatorial biotechnology and provides insight into the development of innovative biomolecular systems.

• Enrolled in a Master’s program at a university, preferably with a focus on molecular biology or a related field
• Practical experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, transformation, PCR, sequencing techniques)
• Familiarity with genetic engineering safety regulations
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data
• Initial experience in in silico peptide modeling is desirable

• Work within an international team (laboratory language is English)
• Supervision is provided within an interdisciplinary junior research group
• Laboratory work is permitted on weekdays only, between 07:00 and 17:00
• Workplace is the Dresden-Rossendorf campus
• A customary expense allowance will be provided
• Start from June 2026, minimum duration: 5 month