12 Doctoral Researcher Positions
Friedrich Schiller University is a traditional university with a strong research profile rooted in the heart of Germany. As a university covering all disciplines, it offers a wide range of subjects. Its research is focused on the areas Light—Life—Liberty. It is closely networked with non-research institutions, research companies and renowned cultural institutions. With around 18,000 students and more than 8,600 employees, the university plays a major role in shaping Jena’s character as a cosmopolitan and future-oriented city.
The DFG Research Training Group (RTG) 2723 Materials‐Microbes‐Microenvironments (M‐M‐M): Antimicrobial biomaterials with tailored structures and properties, at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany, combines expertise in materials, life, medical, optical and computational sciences to develop ground-braking and highly innovative antimicrobial biomaterials for the prevention of biomaterials-associated infections (BAI). This will be approached by six interdisciplinary PhD tandem projects, each with two doctoral researchers (DRs) working on complementary materials science and medical/life science aspects of these questions in each project, with one materials scientist and one medical/life science professional working as team supervisors. Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) and Jena University Hospital (UKJ) closely cooperate within the RTG. Our full spectrum of excellent expertise in materials science and life sciences will be leveraged to address the critical issues of novel antimicrobial biomaterials in a collaborative spirit. The affiliated early career programs of the RTG, Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) and Jena Graduate Academy offer ambitious, structured and interdisciplinary post-graduate training based on top-level basic and applied research. The research groups of the RTG M-M-M invite applications for
12 Doctoral Researcher Positions
to conduct research and training in the development of novel antimicrobial materials and their biological/medical compatibility and reactions.
Commencing on 1 February 2025 (fixed date), the positions are for up to 4 years. Six of the positions (materials science) are full time (100%), six of the positions (life sciences) are part time (65%). Each doctoral researcher will work in one of the following interdisciplinary tandem projects (materials science & life sciences):
- Project A: Switchable antimicrobial materials (Prof. Dr. K. D. Jandt (FSU) & Prof. Dr. B. Löffler (UKJ))
- Project B: Antimicrobial and bioactive nanoparticle functionalized protein coatings (Prof. Dr. K. D. Jandt (FSU) & Prof. Dr. B. Wildemann (UKJ))
- Project C: Antimicrobial bioactive glass for treatment of traumatic or pathological bone defects (Prof. Dr. D. Brauer (FSU) & Prof. Dr. G. Matziolis (UKJ))
- Project D: Graphene based antimicrobial biomaterials (Prof. Dr. A. Turchanin (FSU) & Prof. Dr. B. Löffler (UKJ))
- Project E: Microbiological testing of materials (Prof. Dr. M. Pletz (UKJ) & Prof. Dr. C. Eggeling (FSU))
- Project F: Digitized antimicrobial biomaterials semantic knowledge base (Prof. Dr. M. Sierka (FSU) & Prof. Dr. M. T. Figge (FSU/HKI))
Your responsibilities:
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- Actively and effectively contribute to the development of the project in research, training and organization of the RTG
- Cooperate and support within the project and beyond
- Produce high-quality written manuscripts for publication
- Present your results at national and international conferences
- Assist with training other researchers, including masters’ and undergraduate project students, as required
- Contribute to maintaining the collaborative, friendly and welcoming environment within the RTG and its collaboration partners
Your profile:
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- An outstanding master’s degree (MSc) in materials science or physics or chemistry or chemical science or materials engineering or closely related (for materials science DRs), or microbiology or cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnologies, medicine, computer science, bioinformatics or closely related (for life science DRs). Candidates in the final stages of obtaining their degree are also eligible to apply.
- Desired methodological skills materials science (one or more): materials design and synthesis, materials characterization and testing, PVD, microscopy methods, handling of proteins and nanomaterials, organic and inorganic materials preparation, computational materials science, data base experience, materials engineering skills
- Or: Desired methodological skills life science (one or more): basic training in microbiology and bacterial culture; experience in cell culture and infection experiments; basic knowledge in molecular biology, FACS-analysis, advanced automated image data analysis, programming skills
- Highly motivated individual with an interest in joining one of the interdisciplinary research areas of the RTG and cooperate with other projects and partners
- The ability to work creatively and independently towards developing your own research project and collaborate with DRs of other disciplines
- An integrative and cooperative personality with enthusiasm for actively participating in the dynamic RTG community
- Outstanding English communication skills, both written and spoken
We offer:
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- Research in a clinically highly relevant topic
- A highly communicative atmosphere within an energetic scientific network
- A comprehensive mentoring program and soft skills courses for early career researchers
- An international competitive interdisciplinary training program in materials science and life science
- Jena – City of Science: a young and lively town with a vibrant local cultural agenda
- A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder‘)
- University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities
- Attractive fringe benefits, e.g., capital formation benefits (VL) and an occupational pension (VBL)
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31
- Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at salary scale 13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
Doctoral Research Positions are funded by the German federal and state governments. Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer. To promote gender equality in science, applications by woman are particularly welcome. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications and suitability.
Applications in English should comprise a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates as well as a minimum of two letters of support from referees. Please familiarize yourself with the available doctoral researcher projects at the website https://www.mmm.uni-jena.de/22/job-advertisement and the application process as described in the Online Application Portal. Please submit your application via the JSMC Online Application Portal, under the vacancy ID 169/2024 by 9. September 2024:
Master Thesis – Digital biomarkers in inflammatory arthritis – biomechanical and experimental analysis of hand motions
The Department of Internal Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg & Universitätsklinikum Erlangen together with the Institute of Applied Dynamics (LTD) Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, are offering a
Master Thesis – Digital biomarkers in inflammatory arthritis – biomechanical and experimental analysis of hand motions
Marker-based motion capturing is the current gold standard for assessing human movement. Movements such as walking are well studied and differences in patterns influenced by diseases or muscular imbalances can be evaluated and used for diagnosis. However, evaluation of fine motor actions such as hand movement are challenging to date. Within the CRC
EmpkinS, the Department of Internal Medicine 3 – Rheumatology and Immunology and the Institute of Applied Dynamics (LTD) conducted a large research study. A group of 150 patients and 75 healthy subjects were already measured for characterizing hand movements. These evaluations will help to define hand biomarkers for monitoring disease activity in rheumatic patients.
The project involves
- Biomechanical analysis of hand movements based on the existing data set
- Statistical analysis and reporting of relevant parameters
- Data collection of hand movements via motion capturing and EMG
Qualifications
- Biomedical engineering, engineering with focus on biomechanics, sport science or related studies
- C1 in German (for communication with patients) and B2 in English
- Programming experience in Matlab, Python or similar
- Courses in biomechanics and statistics (desirable), interest in working with patients
What we offer
- Interdisciplinary environment in an innovative Collaborative Research Centre EmpkinS
- Possibility to continue as a PhD student
- Additonal employment as student assistant in the working group Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Start date: November 2024
If interested, please E-mail to: Birte Coppers, birte.coppers@uk-erlangen.de
Autumn School on Movement Science (30.09-02.10.2024)
8th International Autumn School on Movement Science
(Berlin, 30.09-02.10.2024)
Dear all,
We are happy to announce that our International Autumn School on Movement Science is taking place this year from the 30th of September to the 2nd of October in Berlin. Being a part of the Berlin School of Movement Science, the Autumn School aims at giving PhD students an opportunity to establish contact with outstanding researchers invited to give a talk at the School and to learn more about state-of-the-art human movement research.
This year, the scientific program will include the following topics:
Perturbed and unperturbed locomotion (September 30):
Tobias Siebert (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Chloé Yeung (Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark)
Dominic Farris (University of Exeter, UK)
Owen Beck (University of Texas at Austin, USA)
Muscle and connective tissues/Control and mechanics of steady and unsteady locomotion (October 1)
Huub Maas (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Christian Couppé (Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Denmark)
Kiros Karamanidis (University of Koblenz, Germany)
Syn Schmitt (University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Vivian Weerdesteyn (Radboud University, Netherlands)
Motor control in healthy and pathological conditions (October 2)
Ramona Ritzmann (University of Freiburg, Germany)
Marco Taubert (Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany)
Hendrik Schmidt (Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany)
Alessandro Del Vecchio (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany)
The participation at the Autumn School is free.
Website: Autumn School on Movement Science
PhD student position in Biomechanics / Musculoskeletal modelling
PhD student position in Biomechanics / Musculoskeletal modelling
Earliest start: September 01, 2024
Workplace: Basel (Switzerland)
The project
Anterior knee pain, notably due to patella-femoral joint instability (PFJ) is a very common orthopaedics issue, particularly in adolescent girls. The causes for the instability are multi factorial and there is a knowledge gap on what are the most important factors and the patho-mechanics of the instability. Three main factors may contribute: abnormal shape of the femur and patella bones, laxity of the medial patella femoral ligament (MPFL), and the orientation of the knee extensor mechanism. Clinical decision-making process requires to evaluate the relative contribution of each factor to the overall instability to address the principal cause(s) and help the patient. We hypothesise the relative contribution of each factor varies from one patient to another, and between groups of increasing level of instability.
The objective of this project is to develop and implement a patient-specific musculoskeletal modelling platform to evaluate the relative contribution of each factor to the PFJ instability. Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be utilised to create patient-specific detailed model of the knee joint while bi-plane radiographs (EOS) will be utilised to create patient-specific models of the entire lower limbs and provide accurate markers to bone registration.
Musculoskeletal simulations will utilise the OpenSim musculoskeletal modelling platform.
Your assignments
The PhD project is fully funded for up to four years. The student will be working among a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, human movement scientists, and biomedical engineers at the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB). The PhD student will oversee data collection for the project at UKBB. The candidate will be registered as a PhD student at the University of Basel, and work under the supervision of Dr. Morgan Sangeux (UKBB and Department of Biomedical engineering).
In addition, the PhD student will help organize – jointly with the team – workshops and conferences, participate in outreach activities of the project, and present her/his research at scientific meetings.
Your profile
Applicants should hold a master’s degree in Biomechanics or related fields and possess excellent, demonstrated, programming skills (Matlab/python). The student should have good command of German (to interact with patients and families) and English and be able to work autonomously within an internationally and institutionally diverse environment.
We offer you
The project is based at UKBB and in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Basel. The multidisciplinary nature of the project ensures the successful candidate will be immersed in a stimulating clinical and research environment, with cutting edge medical imaging infrastructure. The salary and the conditions of employment will be those of PhD students at the University of Basel. Salary: approx. 50’000 Swiss francs / year.
Contact
Applicants should contact Dr. Morgan Sangeux (morgan.sangeux@unibas.ch) with a motivation letter and a current CV.
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PhD position (65%, 2 years) at the interface of computational and experimental muscle physiology/biomechanics
PhD position (65%, 2 years) at the interface of computational and experimental muscle physiology/biomechanics
As part of a project “Development and validation of a failure model of the healthy porcine intestine” funded by the German Research Foundation, a doctoral position is to be filled at the Institute for Sport and Movement Science (University of Stuttgart) in the Department of Movement and Exercise Science. The position (TVL E13 65%) is limited to 2 years. A project extension as part of a continuation application is envisaged.
Gastrointestinal perforations (GIP) lead to high mortality, especially when diagnosed and treated late. Since neither experimental studies nor numerical models are available to describe GIP, the underlying mechanics are largely unknown. This research project, therefore, aims to understand the basic mechanical processes that occur during GIP for the first time through layer-specific experiments on intestinal wall tissue and to describe and predict them using a numerical three-dimensional model. In this sub-project, experimental data for the characterization of the tearing behavior of multi-layered biological tissue are to be collected. The data are an important prerequisite for developing organ models to describe gastrointestinal perforations of diseased or damaged tissue under physiological stress situations.
Required Qualifications:
- applicants should be highly motivated and should have an excellent MSc in movement science, kinesiology, biology/physiology, neurophysiology, physics/biophysics or a related field
- high interest in neuromuscular mechanisms and biomechanics
- communication-, team- and good English language skills
The environment in Stuttgart enables particularly close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of sports scientists, biologists, physicists and engineers. Women are specifically invited to apply. The University of Stuttgart further aims to hire more people with disability and also encourages them to apply for research positions.
Please submit your detailed application in PDF format by email to Sybille Kegreiß.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Siebert
University of Stuttgart
Motion and Exercise Science
Allmandring 28
70569 Stuttgart
Germany
PhD in Sport, Health and Well-being
PhD in Sport, Health and Well-being
The Biomechanics group at the University of Bologna employs four open fully-funded PhD positions in biomechanics. All the positions are within the PhD program in Health and Technology, a highly interdisciplinary program which includes supervisors from the different domains. The call includes 14 positions including four projects in the field of Biomechanics:
- #2 Towards digital diagnosis: models for the evaluation of the intervertebral disc (supervisor: prof. Luca Cristofolini)
- #3. Prevention of vertebral fractures: digital diagnosis and computational modelling of vertebrae affected by metastasis (supervisor: prof. Luca Cristofolini)
- #4 Digital twins to prevent the risk of joint replacement failure in patients affected by neurodegenerative disorders (supervisor: prof. Marco Viceconti)
- #5 Digital twins informed by wearable sensors to predict joint loads in the real world (supervisor: prof. Marco Viceconti)
Research topics
The PhD Programme’s distinctive topic is the relationship between sport, health and well-being in its unitary complexity. Such relationship defines a research field with both a strongly cohesive content and an intrinsic openness to multi-and inter-disciplinary approaches. This general theme is articulated in the following three areas:
- Physical activity, nutrition and drugs for well-being promotion and health protection: determinants and benefits of a healthy lifestyle; exercise for special populations; research and development of drugs for health protection; biomarkers’ analysis for monitoring the well-being status; metabolism and nutrition.
- Sport performance: multi- and inter-disciplinary investigation of the factors determining human performance in sport and other activities that push humans to the limits of their physical and mental capacity; analysis, development and learning of sports techniques; monitoring and optimization of the training process; preparation for sports competitions.
- Sport as a means to education and sustainable development: analysis of the values conveyed by sport to promote social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and global citizenship; teaching and learning of culture in childhood, in relation to movement and the human body; good practices for starting and practicing grassroot sports; education to the factors of individual and social well-being in the current reality; role of the context in promoting human development.
The various research topics will be developed by stressing those “soft-skills” components that allow to locate rigorous disciplinary investigations exactly into the horizon where, today, extremely useful answers for the promotion of sport, health, and well-being can emerge.
Job opportunities and potential areas of employmentJob opportunities are primarily related to both the University’s research and/or public and private institutions (national and international) related to exercise and sport sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, nutrition sciences, education and pedagogical sciences. Other potential areas of employment may be consultancy, planning and partnerships, related to research activities mentioned above, in the fields of: pharmaceutical and nutritional sciences; sport practice for prevention, reeducation, and training; planning and management of sport and physical activity; high-level competitive sport (coach, athletic trainer, sport scientist, scout, and analyst); formal and informal education (teaching and learning, Continuing Professional Development training).
Please find more details here:
PhD details – Sport, Health and Well-being — University of Bologna (unibo.it)
Call for Applications:
PhD Programme Table:
Application deadline:
Jun 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Doctoral programme start date:
Nov 01, 2023
Contacts:
CARMELA FIMOGNARI
Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita – QUVI
Address: Corso D’Augusto 237 Rimini (RN)
E-mail: carmela.fimognari@unibo.it
Telephone: +39 0541 434 658
Workshop: Biomarkers arising from nonlinear analysis of movement variability 03-06.2023 Zurich
Registration now open: Workshop on “Biomarkers arising from nonlinear analysis of movement variability”
July 3-6, 2023, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
The Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics (LMB – ETH Zurich) together with the Center for Research in Human Movement Variability (MOVCENTR – UNO Omaha) is organizing a 4-day workshop converging experts in the field for deeper discussions and future international level efforts and collaboration for development and validation of biomarkers arising from nonlinear analysis of movement variability. During the workshop, participants will learn about the underlying mathematics and real-world applications of latest techniques and tools for assessment of various nonlinear characteristics: Complexity, Divergence, Regularity and Recurrences in human movement research. The programme also includes keynotes from world leading experts, think-tank sessions to share opportunities and challenges for fundamental investigations in nonlinear analysis of movement variability and Consult with Experts sessions to meet one-to-one with experts to discuss and plan your research journey with non-linear analysis tools.
Participants with varied backgrounds (research scientists, clinicians, educators, and students) are welcome since we include a strong practical component with class discussions and hands-on practice to facilitate understanding of the methods. More info and registration here:
PhD student / Research associate (m/f/d)
The Clinic of Internal Medicine 3 – Rheumatology & Immunology, University Hospital and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in Germany invites applications for a
PhD position in life sciences / biology (Dr.rer.biol.hum.)
This position is assigned to the research group of Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology (PD Dr. Anna-Maria Liphardt). Research in this study group focuses on the role of musculoskeletal function in patient cohorts and healthy individuals. We have a special interest in the role of immobility for musculoskeletal health, which we investigate in space flight related studies. We have national and international cooperation partners in academics and industry
Topic:
The project will focus on characterizing the musculoskeletal response of the human body to immobilization in bed rest, with a special focus on joint health.
- collect and analyze research data (biomarker, imaging, life style, musculoskeletal function)
- develop methods for an integrative data analysis of the newly acquired data
The main focus will be on a two 60-days bed rest studies, which is being conducted at different locations in the EU/US, funded by the European Space Agency and the German Aerospace Centre
We are looking for a
- highly motivated creative doctoral candidate,
- capable of working in an interdisciplinary team,
- with an above-average master or comparable university qualification in sport/movement science, kinesiology, physiology, bio-/medical engineering, sports technology, biotechnology, life sciences, space life sciences, or similar fields
- high interest in statistical methods,
- scientific writing and
- be willing to travel frequently (within Europe and to the US).
Additionally advantageous
The candidate must have a
- strong knowledge of musculoskeletal function, biostatistics and human movement & physiology and
- interest in space physiology.
- English language skills should allow for barrier free written and oral communication in English with international partners.
We offer
- PhD student position
- interdisciplinary research team
- national and international collaborations
- participation in an international space science research project
- possibilities to join graduate schools, early career programs (e.g. Ariadne Med)
- benefit from FAU graduate center
Apply here: https://recruitingapp-5531.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/5199/Application/New/1
