PhD Candidate in Immunophysics
Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
- Institution
- Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Biology & Life Sciences
- Application deadline
- 10 November 2026
- Location
- Erlangen, Bayern, DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
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 Doctoral 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
- 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.
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. 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).
Applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, and statement of research interests should be submitted via e-mail as a single pdf file. Please also arrange for at least two reference letters. Application documents, recommendation letters as well as any inquiries about the positions should be sent to Prof. Vasily Zaburdaev (vasily.zaburdaev@mpzpm.mpg.de). Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Application deadline: 10.11.2026
| Job start date | 01.01.2027 |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 10.11.2026 |
| Location | Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät Kussmaulallee 2 91054 Erlangen |
| Payment | TV-L E 13 |
| Working time | Full time |
| Weekly working hours | 40,00 hours/week |
| Limitation | Temporary employment: until 31.12.2027 |
| Contact | Prof. Dr. Vasily Zaburdaev
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