Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowships: The Physics of Life (PoL) Excellence Postdoctoral Fellowships offer an exceptional opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers to engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research. The program provides intellectual independence, generous resources, and access to a wide network of expertise in Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, and Computer Science. Fellows will design and execute independent research projects within the supportive and innovative environment of PoL.
Summary Table:
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, Computer Science |
| Location | TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Physics, Biology, or related fields |
| Job Description | Conduct independent research, collaborate with PoL groups, supervise students, apply for funding |
| How to Apply | Submit application via TU Dresden SecureMail Portal to epf.pol@tu-dresden.de |
| Last Date to Apply | November 1, 2024, and May 1, 2025 |
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, Computer Science
Location: TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Outstanding early-career researcher with an excellent scientific track record
- Hold a PhD in Physics, Biology, or related fields
- Novelty of the proposed research project with alignment to the scientific aims of PoL
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research projects designed by the fellow
- Collaborate with PoL Core and Associate/Affiliate Groups
- Benefit from mentorship and supervision by two PoL Principal Investigators (PIs)
- Access state-of-the-art research facilities
- Opportunities to teach, co-supervise students, and apply for additional funding
- Utilize core funding for research costs, travel, and open access publication
- Engage with a wide network of top research groups in Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, and Computational Science
- Family support available at TU Dresden, a certified family-friendly university
How to Apply: Please submit your application via the TU Dresden SecureMail Portal to epf.pol@tu-dresden.de, as a single PDF file including:
- Cover letter (indicating motivation to join PoL and fit to PoL Research Areas)
- CV
- Project proposal (1 page on previous research achievements, 2 pages on proposed research projects, indicating preferred PoL Core and Associate/Affiliate Groups; 3 pages total, excluding references)
Additionally, please arrange for two references to send their reference letters directly to epf.pol@tu-dresden.de.
Last Date to Apply:
- November 1, 2024
- May 1, 2025
Join us at the Physics of Life to explore and uncover the fundamental principles of living matter through interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
