CareerPlan

Doctoral researcher (m/f/d/x) in microbial systems biophysics

Leipzig, SACHSENFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Investigate how the gut bacterium E. coli navigates mechanically complex environments using biophysical methods and simulations.

Role type

Doctoral researcher (researcher)

Builds

Scientific publications and a doctoral thesis

Domain

Microbial systems biophysics

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Experimental scientific research, quantitative data analysis, programming (Matlab/Python), microscopy, scientific image processing

Preferred skills

Experience with microscopy and scientific image processing

Technologies

Matlab, Python, microfluidics, microscopy

Responsibilities

Conduct independent experimental research, prepare a doctoral thesis, document research, publish results, contribute to teaching

Seniority

Junior, PhD candidate