Postdoctoral Candidate in Immunophysics

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Erlangen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Subsidized meals

Job summary

The Chair of Mathematics in Life Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Division of Immunophysics at MPZPM is seeking a new Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunophysics to advance interdisciplinary research at the interface of physics and medicine.

The successful candidate will develop theoretical and computational methods in statistical- and mathematical- physics to address biological and medical questions, collaborating with clinical researchers on campus in Erlangen.

Qualifications

• Applicants with expertise in theoretical-, statistical-, mathematical-, and/or biological- physics, applied mathematics and computer science with strong interest in biology/medicine.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods of statistical physics to address problems in biology and medicine.
• Leverage complex systems approach and modelling to understand phenomena from infections to autoimmunity.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Statistical physics

Mathematical physics

Biological physics

Applied mathematics

Computer science

Job description

Postdoctoral Candidate in Immunophysics

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.

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.

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

not specified

Work location

Kussmaulallee 1
91054 Erlangen

Contact

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

With regard to the personal data collected during the application process, please refer to our information pursuant to Art. 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulations at www.fau.de.

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.