PhD student (m/f/d)

Medizin 3

25.025 hours

Fixed term of 12 months

as of 01.03.2026

Eingruppierung gemäß TV-L

Application deadline 11.01.2026

          
            Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie
Anna-Maria Liphardt
Ulmenweg 18
 91054 Erlangen
          
        

Contact person
PD Dr. sportwiss. Dr. habil. med. Anna-Maria Liphardt
Arbeitsgruppenleiterin
Telefon: 09131 85-43206

PhD student (m/f/d)

Published since: 19.12.2025
Job-Id: 11992

PD Dr. sportwiss. Dr. habil. med. Anna-Maria Liphardt
Arbeitsgruppenleiterin
Telefon: 09131 85-43206

                Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie
Anna-Maria Liphardt
Ulmenweg 18
 91054 Erlangen
              

PhD student (m/f/d)
Published since: 19.12.2025
Job-Id: 11992

Universitätsklinikum Erlangen
Medizinische Klinik 3 - Rheumatologie und Immunologie
Anna-Maria Liphardt
Ulmenweg 18
 91054 Erlangen

Contact person
PD Dr. sportwiss. Dr. habil. med. Anna-Maria Liphardt
Arbeitsgruppenleiterin
Telefon: 09131 85-43206

Notes for applicants

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Sounds interesting?
Who we are:

The Department of Internal Medicine 3 – Rheumatology & Immunology, Uniklinikum Erlangen and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany invites applications for a PhD position (m/f/d).

This position will be located in the study group of Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology. Research in this study group focuses on the role of musculoskeletal function in patients and healthy individuals. We have a special interest in understanding the role of physical function for the detection of disease activity in patients with rheumatic diseases. The planned research is embedded in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1483 EmpkinS. The doctoral candidate (m/f/d) will investigate methods for the detection of patterns in hand function related to disease activity in inflammatory arthritis patients from motion capture data and relate these new biomechanical markers with clinical data.

Tasks

Biomechanical analysis of hand movements
Statistical analysis of relevant parameters
Reporting and documentation of results
Data collection of hand function (motion capture, EMG, clinical data, conventional hand function tests)

Know-How

Above-average Master’s degree or comparable university qualification in medical engineering, sport/movement science, sports technology, biotechnology, computer science or similar fields
Experience with motion capture methods (marker-based motion capture and electromyography techniques)
Strong knowledge in at least two of the following areas: biomechanics /mechanics, movement science, statistics, machine learning, programming skills
Good understanding of musculoskeletal function and human movement

Additionally beneficial are

Strong knowledge of human movement and physiology
Solid understanding of musculoskeletal function and biostatistics
Interest in clinical sciences
Good English language skills
German language skills sufficient for communication with patients

We offer

An interesting role in a motivated and multidisciplinary research team
National and international collaborations
Participation in international projects
Possibility of association with FAU graduate schools (e.g. Life@FAU).
Comprehensive health promotion program
Part time position (65%, TVL E13, based on previous experience)

All benefits at UKER

Working at UKER

We are one of the best hospitals in Germany and one of the largest employers in Middle Franconia. Our success is down to the dedication and daily efforts of our more than 9,800 highly qualified employees in a wide range of different professions. We at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen appreciate that each and every one of our employees are important if we are to continue to provide cutting-edge medicine, conduct excellent research and offer patient care at the highest possible standard.

We look forward to hearing from you if you looking for a job that makes a valuable contribution to society and you are excited about the opportunity to shape cutting-edge medical care with us now and in the future!

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