PhD Position (Doctoral Researcher)

**Job Description**
This PhD position is part of the MICRO-PATH Doctoral Training Programme, funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund. MICRO-PATH is an interdisciplinary program focusing on causal and mechanistic studies of microbiome-mediated pathogenesis by bridging microbiology and big data analytics. The role involves working within the Physics of Living Matter Group at DPHYMS, focusing on the biophysics of host-pathogen interactions using in vitro model systems that mimic chronic diseases. The project aims to understand host-microbe dynamics in the context of chronic diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), involving both wet lab experiments and computational analysis to uncover biophysical principles regulating these interactions.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Background in biomaterials, soft matter physics, biophysics, or active matter physics (preferred).
• Experience or knowledge in quantitative imaging and image analysis (MATLAB or Python).
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques.
• Basic programming/coding skills.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Willingness to work in an inter-cultural and international environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Physics
• Engineering
• Biology
• Related domains
Other:
• Early-stage researcher: a researcher without a PhD, who is in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research career, measured from the date when they obtained the degree, which would formally entitle them to embark on a doctorate.

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