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
