Biophysics University of Luxembourg in Luxembourg

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PhD position in # Biophysics of # Host_Microbe Interactions!

We continue to invite suitable # cross_disciplinary profiles following the first call in Spring 2025 (see original post for details). Interested candidates should send a CV with cover letter for suitability check at [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for presentation and discussions to Luxembourg, or virtually via video conferencing.

Consider applying for the # PhD_Position if you have # wetlab experience in applied # microbiology , # biotechnology ; or # biomimetic and # biomaterials systems.

Candidates with experience in quantitative # imaging including microscopy and/or spectroscopic methods will be given preference. Fluency in # MATLAB , # Mathematica , or basic # coding skills (e.g., using Python) will be a plus!

# ResearchLuxembourg
# PhysicsMeetsBiology
# MicrobialBiophysics
# Microbiome
# CrossDisciplinary

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Opening announcement: PhD position in # Biophysics within the Physics of Living Matter Group at the University of Luxembourg

Starting: August 2025 or earlier

Application deadline: May 31, 2025

Project: Biophysics of Host-Pathogen Interactions in Chronic Diseases

The project is embedded within a recently awarded Doctoral Training Unit, MICRO-PATH: Pathogenesis in the Age of Microbiome, of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) . A brief project description (Project P3) as well as the overall scope of the consortium can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eJZ48JnQ

To learn more about the Physics of Living Matter Group, visit: https://sengupta.mit.edu

Selection process:
Applications will be shortlisted based on the academic track record as well as research experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for presentation and discussions to Luxembourg, or virtually via video conferencing.
Send in your applications to [email protected]
Include the following in your application dossier:
(i) Motivation and cover letter
(ii) Full Curriculum Vitae
(iii) Copies of relevant degrees/diplomas and transcripts of grades
(iv) Contact details of two references

The deliverables of project P3 "Biophysics of host-pathogen interactions in chronic diseases" could be best met by candidates having following skills and experience:

# Wetlab experience:
(i) applied # microbiology of # bacteria and bacterial # microbiome ;
(ii) handling model human # tissue lines including 2D/3D cells lines, or organoids;
(iii) microbial # biotechnology ;
(i) # biomimetic living # materials and systems

# Technical skills:
(i) # Imaging including microscopy and/or spectroscopic methods
(ii) Quantitative # image_analysis and # image_processing

Fluency in # MATLAB , # Mathematica , and basic # coding skills (e.g., using Python or Julia) will be a plus!

In case of questions, please DM here or email at [email protected]

# PhysicsMeetsBiology
# MicrobialBiophysics
# LivingMatter
# ActiveMatter
# Microbiome

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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