Postdoctoral Candidate in Immunophysics

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität; Bayern; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Occupational pension scheme

Health management

Professional development

Childcare options

Job summary

The Chair of Mathematics in Life Science at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Division of Immunophysics at MPZPM seeks a new Postdoctoral Fellow to advance theoretical and computational methods in biology and medicine.

We offer a supportive environment with structured doctoral programs, professional development, and competitive salary under TV-L. Collaborative work with clinical researchers is central to the role, located in Erlangen, Germany.

Qualifications

• Experience in theoretical and statistical physics, applied mathematics, and computer science with an interest in biology/medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods of statistical physics to address problems in biology and medicine.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration with biology and clinical researchers.
• Advance modelling and computational approaches for complex systems.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Statistical physics

Applied mathematics

Computer science

Job description

The Chair of Mathematics in Life Science at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Division of Immunophysics at the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM) is looking for a new Postdoctoral Fellow.

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
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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