Research Associate / PhD student (m/f/x) at the Cluster of Excellence „Physics of Life” (PoL)

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At the Cluster of Excellence „Physics of Life” (PoL), the Heisenberg Chair of mechanics of active biomaterials offers a position as

starting February 1, 2025. The position entails 65% of the full-time weekly hours and is limited until January 31, 2028 with the option of extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Research Associate / PhD student (m/f/x) at the Cluster of Excellence „Physics of Life” (PoL)

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