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We welcome motivated researchers and students interested in understanding how mechanical forces regulate cell fate, tissue morphogenesis, and disease.

Our research combines developmental biology, mechanobiology, advanced microscopy, human respiratory organoids, and computational approaches. Based at the Max Planck Center for Physics and Medicine (MPZPM) and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen–Nürnberg (FAU), our group provides an interdisciplinary environment at the interface of physics, biology, and medicine.

Postdoctoral Researchers

We welcome applications from talented postdoctoral researchers interested in fundamental and translational aspects of epithelial biology.
Potential research directions include tissue mechanics, cell fate regulation, epithelial morphogenesis, human respiratory organoids, disease modelling, quantitative imaging, and computational biology.
Candidates should hold a PhD in cell biology, developmental biology, biophysics, bioengineering, or a related discipline. We particularly encourage applicants with complementary expertise and an interest in developing independent research directions.
PhD Students

We welcome highly motivated PhD candidates interested in investigating how cells acquire their identities, organize into functional tissues, and respond to mechanical and biochemical signals.
Projects may combine experimental and computational approaches, including live-cell imaging, mechanical measurements, molecular biology, single-cell omics, and human organoid models.
Applicants from biology, physics, bioengineering, computational biology, and related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in all these areas is not required.
Master’s Students

We offer opportunities for Master’s research projects in developmental biology, tissue mechanics, quantitative microscopy, human respiratory organoids, and computational image analysis.
Projects can be tailored to students’ backgrounds and interests, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in interdisciplinary research.
We welcome students from biology, biophysics, bioengineering, computational sciences, and related fields.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please send the following to jakub.sedzinski@mpzpm.mpg.de:

A short description of your research interests and motivation
Your CV
Relevant research experience and technical expertise
Your preferred position and anticipated starting date

Postdoctoral and PhD applicants are encouraged to include contact details for potential academic references.

Please note: Expressions of interest are welcome throughout the year. The availability of funded positions depends on current projects and funding opportunities.

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