PhD Candidate in Immunophysics

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Erlangen; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

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Tarifliche Bezüge TV-L und Zusatzvergü

Zusätzliche jährliche Bonuszahlung

30 Tage Urlaub + freie Tage am 24./31.

Pensions- und Vermögensbildungssparen

Unterstützung während der Qualifikats‑

Strukturierte Doktorandenprogramme

Karriereentwicklung in Zusammenarbeit

Umfassendes Onboarding

Teamaktivitäten

Vergünstigte Verpflegung in Mensa

Arbeitsplatz nah am ÖPNV

Familienfreundliches Umfeld mit Kinder

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Vielfältige Schulungsangebote

Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement

Descripción de la vacante

FAU in Erlangen sucht einen PhD-Kandidaten im Bereich Immunophysik, der theoretische/ mathematische Ansätze mit Bezug zur Biologie/Medizin verbindet. Die Position bietet strukturierte Doktoranden-Programme, enge Zusammenarbeit mit interdisziplinären Gruppen und eine systematische Karriereentwicklung.

Die Stelle ist im Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM) verankert, mit der Möglichkeit zur Teilnahme am IMPRS PLL und einem langfristigen Forschungsprojekt auf dem medizinischen Campus

Formación

• PhD in theoretische/biologische Physik oder einem verwandten Fach.
• Starker Hintergrund in Statistik, Mathematik und Modellierung.
• Interesse an Biologie/Medizin und interdisziplinärer Zusammenarbeit.

Responsabilidades

• Entwickeln Sie Methoden der statistischen Physik zur Lösung von Problemen in Biologie und Medizin.
• Nutzen Sie komplexe Systemmodellierung, um Phänomene von Biofilmen bis Autoimmunerkrankungen zu verstehen.

Conocimientos

Theoretical physics

Statistical physics

Biophysics

Applied mathematics

Computer science

Interdisciplinary work

Educación

PhD in a relevant field

Descripción del empleo

PhD Candidate in Immunophysics

Our benefits

• 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

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.

Supplementary description

The Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM) offers a an exceptional working environment at the heart of medical campus in Erlangen fostering close collaborations with interdisciplinary groups and clinical researchers. PhD candidates have a possibility to enroll into the International Max Planck Research School “Physics from Light to Life” (IMPRS PLL: https://mpl.mpg.de/study-work-or-visit/graduateprograms/welcome).

Application deadline

2026-11-20

Job start date

2027-01-01

Payment

E13 Gehaltsrange (brutto pro Jahr)

Working time

full time

Weekly working hours

40,00

Temporary Contract

yes

Reason for temporary contract

Project

Work location

Kussmaulallee 1
91054 Erlangen

Contact

Prof. Dr. Vasily Zaburdaev
Tel.: [phone]
Mobil:
[e-mail]

FAU is a modern, cosmopolitan and family-friendly employer. We welcome your application irrespective of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, ideological beliefs, disability or sexual identity. Applicants with a disability or who are considered to be equivalent to people with a disability will be given preference provided their aptitude, performance and capability are essentially the same. We are happy to offer part-time positions, provided a job-sharing arrangement means that the tasks in the area are fully covered.

If you wish, you may invite a person responsible for ensuring equal rights to accompany you to the job interview without incurring any disadvantages.