PhD Position in Synthetic Cell Division, Condensate Endocytosis, and Membrane Biophysics Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany

PhD opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Biological Information Processing – Biomacromolecular Systems and Processes (IBI-4), in Jülich, Germany . The project focuses on DNA-based liquid crystal elastomers , soft matter , biomolecular self-organization, and the development of responsive micro-scale materials that can act as an artificial cytoskeleton. Research activities include fabrication and characterization of novel micro-LCEs based on charged microgels and tailored po...

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offering a PhD position in the physics of human-made molecular machines within the international consortium Joining Forces for Human-Made Molecular Machines . The project focuses on synthetic molecular motors, light-driven rotary motors, nanomotors, and molecular machines that can generate force, move along DNA-based tracks, and cooperate to perform dedicated tasks. You will work at the interface of physics, biophysics, nanoscience, chemistry, and molecular engine...

PhD position in Reproductive Mechanobiology at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg, Germany . The project focuses on the quantification of mechanical properties of the female reproductive tract using complementary mechanical measurements, advanced microscopy, ex vivo tissue preparation and culture, histological characterization, and quantitative image/data analysis. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in reproductive biology , developmental biology , biophysics...

Postdoctoral position in Silicone Phantoms for Surgery Training at CNRS / Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal, France. This full-time postdoc is part of the 3DPhantom project, an interdisciplinary effort focused on developing new training techniques for micro-robot-assisted microsurgery . The work centers on creating customizable kidney-tumor organ models for partial nephrectomy training, with the long-term goal of replacing animals and cadavers in surgical training. The research combines chemistry ...

Master internship opportunity in low-tech multiferroic materials for biomedical patch applications at GREMAN, University of Tours . The project focuses on materials science , physics , chemistry , and biomedical engineering , with hands-on work on: • synthesis and doping of Rochelle salt crystals (Fe, Co) • structural and functional characterization using XRD, SEM, Raman, P–E loops, and magnetic measurements • integration into bio-sourced and biodegradable substrates for smart biomedical patches...