PhD student Musculoskeletal Function and Mechanobiology (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

PhD position in biology / life sciences (Dr. human biol.)
Topic: The project will focus on investigating the interaction of different musculoskeletal tissues in the response to immobilization. The PhD student will develop methods for an integrative data analysis of to be acquired and existing data sets. Furthermore, a close collaboration with international colleagues from the fields of biomechanical modelling and exercise physiology is foreseen. The main focus will be on ESA bed rest core data, dry-immersion studies and astronaut data all collected in studies funded by the European Space Agency and the German Aerospace Centre.

Essential experience/ qualifications:

• Highly motivated, creative doctoral candidate capable of working in an interdisciplinary team
• Above-average master or comparable university qualification in medical engineering, sport/movement science, kinesiology, physiology, sports technology, life sciences, space life sciences or similar fields with a strong interest in biostatistics
• Strong knowledge of human movement & physiology, musculoskeletal function and biostatistics

Additionally beneficial are:

• Interest in space life sciences
• English language skills should allow for barrier free written and oral communication in english with international partners.