The Biointerfaces Lab at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate with a strong background in neurobiology or neuroscience to join an ERC-funded research project focused on wireless control and recording of neural signalling using magnetic nanomaterials.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
- 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
- Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
- Participation in a high-impact ERC research project
- Be part of a highly interdisciplinary and international research environment
- Access to advanced methods in nanomaterials, imaging, and neurophysiology
- Training at the interface of neurobiology and emerging neurotechnologies
- Close supervision and strong integration into a dynamic research team at FAU
- Structured doctoral degree programs
- Systematic career development in collaboration with the Graduate Center
- Thorough onboarding process with a dedicated team
- Joint team activities
- Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants
- Place of work within comfortable walking distance of public transport
- Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays
Requirements
Required qualifications
- Masters degree in neuroscience, neurobiology, biomedicine, or a related field
- Experience with cell culture, ideally primary neuronal cultures and acute/organotypic slices
- Experience with immunofluorescence and fluorescence imaging
- A good understanding of neurophysiology and neuronal signalling
Desired experience
- Calcium imaging
- Patch-clamp electrophysiology
- Multi-electrode array (MEA) recordings
- Work with CNS or PNS experimental models
Selection Process
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Apply online
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Automatic confirmation of receipt sent by e-mail
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Place of employment views applications
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Invitation to first interview
- Optional invitation to second interview in person at FAU
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Is there a match?
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Employment documents prepared
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Consultation with Staff Council
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Commencement of employment – welcome to FAU
Application Documents
Applicants should apply with a single pdf file containing:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- A short outline of research interests within the PhD position
- Contact details of three referees, who may be contacted directly by the appointment committee.
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 19, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the FAU webpage.
