PhD Position in Computational Membrane Biophysics | PhD Position in Computational Membrane Biophysics (m/d/w)

Job Summary

This PhD position at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg focuses on unraveling the membrane-selective mechanism of Lugdunin, an antimicrobial peptide effective against multi-resistant gram-positive bacteria. The successful candidate will join a research team investigating how Lugdunin disrupts bacterial membrane potential, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that combines cutting-edge experimental and computational methods. This role involves collaborating with experimental physics, chemistry, medical, and immunology groups to identify molecular interactions and structural determinants of Lugdunin's activity. The project, funded by the DFG, aims to contribute to the development of novel antimicrobial peptides and therapeutic strategies against resistant bacterial infections, offering a unique opportunity to engage in significant antimicrobial research within a collaborative and stimulating environment.