PhD Candidate Biofilm - Autoimmunity & Autoinflammation (m/f/d)

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg; Bayern; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Childcare options

Flexible working hours

Subsidized food

Job summary

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) seeks researchers for interdisciplinary work at the intersection of physics, biology and mathematics. The position supports doctoral degree programs and follows the TV-L or similar remuneration structure, with potential for an annual bonus.

Flexible hours and strong research culture are highlighted. Applicants should have a background in theoretical/statistical/mathematical physics and an interest in biology/medicine, and be prepared for

Qualifications

• Expertise in theoretical, statistical, mathematical and/or biological physics.
• Interest in interdisciplinary biology/medicine and collaboration.
• Experience in interdisciplinary research environments preferred.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Statistical physics

Applied mathematics

Computational science

Biology/medicine interest

Python

Matlab

R

C/C++

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

Your Tasks

The Chair develops methods of statistical physics to address emerging problems in biology and medicine. We leverage complex systems approach and modelling to better understand a broad range of phenomena from infections caused by bacterial biofilms to autoimmunity and autoinflammation.

Your Profile

We are looking for applicants with expertise in the areas of theoretical- statistical- mathematical- and/or biological- physics, applied mathematics and computer science with strong interest in biology/medicine who enjoy interdisciplinary work.

Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

• Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
• Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
• Excellent support during the academic qualification phase
• Structured doctoral degree programs
• Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
• Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
• Joint team activities
• Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
• Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
• Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development
• Active health management

Notice

For all job postings, the following applies: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität promotes equal professional opportunities for women. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply.

Severely disabled persons as defined by the German Severely Disabled Persons Act will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications and personal aptitude and if the advertised position is suitable for severely disabled persons. Details can be found in the respective job posting under “Remarks.”

At the applicant’s request, the Equal Opportunities Officer may be included in the job interview without any disadvantage to the applicant.

All advertised positions are generally suitable for part-time work unless stated otherwise in the job posting.