Join us

We are always looking for motivated researchers to join our team at TU Darmstadt. Our work sits at the intersection of bottom-up synthetic biology, biomaterials, and engineered living materials.

Why join us?

  • Scientific Excellence: Work at the forefront of bottom-up synthetic biology and ELMs.
  • Stable Funding: Our research is backed by a 6-year DFG Emmy Noether grant, ensuring your project has the resources it needs.
  • Interdisciplinary Training: Gain expertise in everything from biocatalytic PISA to advanced microscopy.
  • Strategic Location: Benefit from the vibrant research ecosystem of TU Darmstadt and the Rhine-Main area.

Open Funded Positions

Specific funded positions for PhD students and Postdocs will also be listed directly on this page as they become available. Please check back regularly for formal vacancies.

External Fellowships & Scholarships

We strongly encourage and support talented candidates who wish to apply for their own independent funding (e.g., DAAD, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, or other national/international fellowships). If you are interested in developing a proposal within the scope of our research, please get in touch.

Internships, BSc, and MSc Theses

We welcome inquiries from students interested in gaining hands-on experience in synthetic biology through internships or by conducting their Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis research in our lab.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Dr. Andrea Belluati via email at andrea.belluati(at)tu-darmstadt.de.

Please include:

  • A brief introduction of your research interests and how they align with the lab.
  • A current CV in PDF format.