Rainer Böckmann

A PhD position is available in the Computational Biology Group led by Prof. Rainer Böckmann at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. The research focuses on theoretical and computational membrane biophysics, specifically unraveling the membrane-selective mechanism of Lugdunin, an antimicrobial peptide with specificity for Gram-positive bacteria. The group investigates the structure, dynamics, and function of biological membrane mimics, including lipid-protein interactions, membrane domain formation, and protein oligomerization, using atomistic and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. The lab is involved in DFG-funded interdisciplinary research and has a strong record of publications in high-impact journals. Applicants should have a background in physics, biophysics, computational biology, or related fields, and be motivated for interdisciplinary research. Funding details are not explicitly stated but may be available through group or university sources. The application deadline is December 28, 2024. Interested candidates should apply via the provided application portal and specify their interest in the research area and supervisor. For more information, visit the Böckmann Lab website.