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Postdoc Opportunities in Biophysics in Germany
Postdoc Positions in biophysics in germany
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Universities with open postdoc positions in biophysics in Germany include University of Osnabrück, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg and Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems.
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University of Osnabrück
Germany
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Osnabrück University is recruiting a PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher as a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the interface of immunology and mechanobiology . The project, “Cyclic Mechanical Forces Sustain Cytotoxic Immune Competence,” examines how physiological mechanical forces encountered during circulation and breathing help maintain cytotoxic immune function. The research focuses on cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) and natural killer (NK) cells, which play...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
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Johannes Hohlbein
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Germany
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1 week ago
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in a new lab led by Johannes Hohlbein in the areas of biosensorics , biophysics , and microbiology . The project focuses on single-molecule resolved imaging of live bacteria and on studying imaging information flow in bacteria . The successful candidate will help extend wet lab facilities, take on teaching responsibilities, and is encouraged to develop independent research projects along...
Microbiology
Biophysics
Biology
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1 week ago
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
Germany
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3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral opening at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, Germany, in the newly established Phase Transition Engineering group led by Dr. Leif-Thore Deck . The project focuses on biomolecular phase transitions with an emphasis on proteins and peptides : liquid-liquid phase separation, aggregation, amyloid formation, and crystallization. The work combines droplet microfluidics , fluorescence microscopy, bulk assays, theory/modeling, and process-scale...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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3 weeks ago
Andreas Walther
University of Mainz
Germany
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2 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions are open in the ERC Advanced Grant project ProtoEco: Protoecologies between Artificial Cells and Mammalian Cells at the University of Mainz / Walther Lab, with links to the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. The project explores how artificial/synthetic cells can coexist, communicate, and cooperate with mammalian cells in structured 2D and 3D environments. Research themes include artificial cells , synthetic biology , DNA nanotechnology , systems chemist...
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
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Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA)
Germany
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2 months ago
12 fully funded PhD positions are available at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Cologne, Germany. This is an application call for up to 12 doctoral places in a major international ageing research environment linking the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is situated within one of Europe’s leading ageing research clusters and brings togeth...
Cell Biology
Physiology
Biochemistry
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2 months ago
Hannover Medical School
Closing soon
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
PhD position in Biophysics / Medical Microbiology at Hannover Medical School (MHH), Germany . The Clinical Department of Dental Prosthetics and Biomedical Materials Science, led by Prof. Meike Stiesch , is offering a PhD position in the DFG-funded project “Deciphering microbe-material-interactions: Shear force-dependent and time-resolved mechanisms of oral bacterial adhesion to implant surfaces” . The work is based at the Lower Saxony Center for Biomedical Technology, Implant Research and Develo...
Microbiology
Materials Science
Biophysics
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2 weeks ago
International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter (IMPRS-LM)
Germany
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7 months ago
The International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) offers fully funded PhD positions for talented and motivated young scientists interested in the interdisciplinary field of cellular biophysics. Hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies, the program is located in the vibrant Rhine-Main region of Germany, a renowned scientific and cultural ...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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7 months ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
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 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
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