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Florian Berger

@floberger.bsky.social

We study active biological systems with an intellectual style inspired by theoretical physics. Group for Theoretical Biophysics at Utrecht University - The Netherlands www.biophyslab.com He/him

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New research from EMBL scientists is shedding light on how shape transitions help tissue boundaries form during development.

The results reveal a new class of adaptive material dynamics & could provide design principles for smart materials that respond to changing environments.

29.09.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bioimage Analysis Specialist | King's College London

BioImage analysis friends - King's are recruiting for a full-time, permanent facility position! Come and work with fun microscopes and fun people (and me!) - please share! www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/126345-...

29.09.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're looking for highly motivated candidates for PhD positions in the physics of living systems.

Our group uses theoretical physics to understand how cells collectively self-organize.

If you're interested, get in touch & check out the Biozentrum PhD Fellowship program, deadline October 12th!

15.09.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Center for Living Systems -- seeking strong post docs at the interface of physics and biology. Consider applying by Oct. 13! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

04.09.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We have a fully funded 3y postdoc position open!!!! Come join us @mpi-cbg.de and @poldresden.bsky.social to understand the role of Membranes in Controlling Biogenic Crystallization :) this is part of our #HFSP funded project with @noemijimenezrojo.bsky.social and @vmonje.bsky.social! ApplicationsπŸ‘‡

01.09.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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PhD position in Evaporation-driven self-assembly at fluid-fluid interfaces

We have an open PhD position at @pcc-wur.bsky.social on self-assembly dynamics at fluid-fluid interfaces. Please see here for further details and application link:

www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/p...

02.09.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ“’πŸ“’Hiring 2 Research Assistants & 2 Postdocs at Emory University in Atlanta to study cytoskeletal biophysics/biochemistry. Please RT.

RAs: great for recent bachelor's/master's in Physics/Bio/Chem/Biochem. Email CV and interests to shekhar@emory.edu.

More info: www.shekharlab.org

29.08.2025 03:50 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Lecturer / Associate Professor - London, England job with University College London (UCL) | 12840324 About usThe Division of Biosciences at UCL is one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences. We have an out

🚨🚨Job Alert🚨🚨!! Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology are recruiting a new lecturer/associate professor! an amazing opportunity to join our fantastic dept! @ucl.ac.uk @ucllifesciences.bsky.social @uclnpp.bsky.social post here:
www.nature.com/naturecareer...

19.06.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 6

Indeed! Thanks to all the speakers it was a great afternoon!

19.06.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New vacancy in my team!

PhD student position on microbial genome evolution, focusing on the evolutionary principles underlying bacterial genome architecture.

Please repost and share with talented MSc students in #evobio, bioinformatics or related :)

www.uu.nl/en/organisat...

#MEvoSky #MicroSky

14.05.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 105    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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PhD Position in Modelling Regulation of Plant Stress Responses across Species Join us to model plant stress responses and help breed climate-resilient crops in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment!

PhD Position in Modelling Regulation of Plant Stress Responses across Species!! 🌱🌽🌾πŸ₯¬πŸŒ‘️🌑️

Apply before June 16 to join this exciting project with Kirsten ten Tusscher in the context of CropXR!! www.uu.nl/en/organisat...

12.05.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We have a @fwf-at.bsky.social doc.funds PhD position @jku.at! Join us to study how cells sense forces and develop molecular force sensors. Apply by May 31, 2025.
For details and instructions go to www.jku.at/en/institute...
#PhDposition #Biophysics #Mechanobiology #CellMechanics #AcademicJobs

12.05.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🧩 PhD Position – Origins of Darwinian Inheritance 🧩

This joint PhD project between the @rug.nl (Rampal Etienne & Martijn Egas) and @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social (Bram van Dijk) explores how simple prebiotic systems could evolve reliable information transfer.

Apply here: shorturl.at/WgYMF

09.05.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Postdoc position in my lab: investigating how the microtubule motor protein dynein-2 works in cilia.

Here's dynein-2 at work translocating microtubules - how is this activity regulated? How does dynein-2 malfunction in disease?

Find out more and apply:
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

30.04.2025 13:38 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Congrats! Well deserved

25.03.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are organizing a conference for young researchers at the intersection between physics & biology: www.embl.org/about/info/c... @embl.org @events.embl.org @intcha.bsky.social
Please consider applying/registering -- the deadline is already in one week!

24.03.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CCSS Meeting #72: Equilibrium seeking in Complex Systems Dr. Sergio Grammatico (TU Delft)

CCSS Lunch Meeting #72. Tue 1 Apr. 12:00-13:00.

Dr. Sergio Grammatico (TU Delft) will visit our #ccss living room to give a talk on "Equilibrium seeking in Complex Systems".

Please sign up below to join (free πŸ₯ͺ included)

www.uu.nl/en/events/cc...

25.03.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Applications for our Master in Physics of Life @biozentrum.unibas.ch are open!

Specifically designed for students with physics/math/engineering/compsci background, this is a great opportunity to step into the world of living systems from a physics perspective

Please RT and share!

20.03.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fascistic news! Congrats!

20.03.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The BioPhysLab

...and biology, collaborating closely with experimentalists, and solving problems with stochastic physics and complexity science, contact me for an informal chat!
Florian Berger: f.m.berger@uu.nl
www.biophyslab.com

18.03.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

.....In this project, we will study how the response to perturbations in self-organized systems can elucidate underlying mechanisms. If you're excited about working in a highly stimulating team at the interface of theoretical physics......

18.03.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

PhD position:
We are looking for a motivated PhD student with a background in physics or a quantitative/computational field. The ideal candidate will bring an interest in engaging with biologists and thinking together about experimental data and the connection to theoretical models....

18.03.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Job alert!
Postdoc position in auditory neuroscience.
Funded by the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller.
Work in Paris (France) at @pasteur.fr / @cnrs.fr / Institut de l'Audition.
#neuroscience #hearing #optogenetics

10.03.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) | Biological Physics For the independent research group β€œTheory of Biological Fluids” headed by Dr. David Zwicker we seek to fill a Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) in Biological Physics.

We have an open postdoc position in our group! We seek motivated and fun people with a background in theoretical biological physics to work on projects revolving around pattern formation, cell biology, and particularly #condensates. Details: www.ds.mpg.de/4078435/job_...

#TheoBiophysicsPosition

03.03.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

..It's the first step in using statistical models on experimental data to connect to mechanistic biophysical descriptions. A future avenue that is worth exploring!

25.02.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Paper: PhD cand. Kyriacos developed a statistical model based on Gaussian random fields to quantify the intracellular organization of puncta. We applied it to peroxisomes and identified their spatial phenotypes.
doi.org/10.1091/mbc....

25.02.2025 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a fantastic opportunity in a really cool and vibrant research environment. Highly recommended!

22.02.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's a fantastic opportunity and I had the privilege to stay there for a few weeks back in 22! Would love to come again! Highly recommended!

14.02.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent study clarifying key concepts for the field!

12.02.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A visit to Heidelberg in the Spring? Yes please! Join us for the 2025 ed of this conference with a difference! So much to explore at the intersection of biology, physics and maths, help us build this community! 🀝

Send us your abstracts NOW! (check out these cryptic notes from the 2023 meeting...)

11.02.2025 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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