Physics of Life Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow: Join the Physics of Life (PoL) Excellence Postdoctoral Fellows Program, an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment aiming to unveil the fundamental physical principles underlying the spatiotemporal organization of living matter across scales.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, and Computer Science
Location: TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- An 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 fit to the scientific aims of PoL
Job Description:
As a Physics of Life Excellence Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:
- Be covered for a 3-year position with an optional one-year extension
- Direct research projects independently, benefiting from scientific mentorship and supervision
- Access state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including funding for research costs, travel, and open access
- Collaborate with New PoL Groups and additional PoL Group or Affiliate/Associate Group to perform a collaborative project
- Engage in teaching, (co-)supervising students, applying for additional funding, and network with top biological physics and quantitative biology research groups
- Have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program and associated with PoL groups
- Be part of a certified family friendly university that supports diversity and equal treatment for all members
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 RAs)
- CV
- Project proposal (1 page previous research achievements, 2 pages proposed research projects, indicating what PoL Core Groups and Associated/Affiliated Groups you are interested in working with and why; 3 pages total, excluding references)
Please also arrange two references to send us their reference letters directly to epf.pol@tu-dresden.de
Last Date for Apply:
Nov 1, 2024 (Interview date Nov 15, 2024)
Additionally, some relevant information is presented in table format:
Available Resources:
| Duration of Position | Up to 4 years with optional one-year extension |
|---|---|
| Salary & Research Funds | Covered |
| Mentorship Program | Available |
| Access to Facilities | State-of-the-art facilities |
| Teaching Opportunities | Offered |
Requirements for the Position:
| Eligibility | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biological Physics, Quantitative Biology, Computer Science |
| Qualification | PhD in Physics, Biology, or related fields |
| Scientific Record | Excellent scientific track record |
| Research Project | Novelty with fit to the scientific aims of PoL |
