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
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.
The results reveal a new class of adaptive material dynamics & could provide design principles for smart materials that respond to changing environments.
September 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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.
The results reveal a new class of adaptive material dynamics & could provide design principles for smart materials that respond to changing environments.
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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-...
Bioimage Analysis Specialist | King's College London
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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-...
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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!
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!
Apply now for the prestigious and independent #BiozentrumPhDFellowships. Great science. Unique rotation-based selection of research group and other incentives. The summer call is open until October 12, 2025. bit.ly/4caiqqX @biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibas.ch #fellowship #PhD#Switzerland
Biozentrum PhD Fellowships
Share your passion for life sciences. If you are talented and highly motivated, want to broaden your horizons and are interested in a wide range of research topics, apply for one of the sought after B...
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September 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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!
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!
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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...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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...
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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! Applications👇
The #MaxPlanckPostdocProgram offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. The call for applications is open now! 🚀 Take advantage of this opportunity and browse the job vacancies. www.mpg.de/en/max-planc...
September 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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! Applications👇
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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...
www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/p...
PhD position in Evaporation-driven self-assembly at fluid-fluid interfaces
www.wur.nl
September 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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...
www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/p...
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📢📢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
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
August 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
📢📢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
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
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🚨🚨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...
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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
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June 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🚨🚨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...
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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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
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
May 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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
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
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PhD Position in Modelling Regulation of Plant Stress Responses across Species!! 🌱🌽🌾🥬🌡️🌡️
Apply before June 16 to join this exciting project with Kirsten ten Tusscher in the context of CropXR!! www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
Apply before June 16 to join this exciting project with Kirsten ten Tusscher in the context of CropXR!! www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
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!
www.uu.nl
May 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
PhD Position in Modelling Regulation of Plant Stress Responses across Species!! 🌱🌽🌾🥬🌡️🌡️
Apply before June 16 to join this exciting project with Kirsten ten Tusscher in the context of CropXR!! www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
Apply before June 16 to join this exciting project with Kirsten ten Tusscher in the context of CropXR!! www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
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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
For details and instructions go to www.jku.at/en/institute...
#PhDposition #Biophysics #Mechanobiology #CellMechanics #AcademicJobs
May 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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
For details and instructions go to www.jku.at/en/institute...
#PhDposition #Biophysics #Mechanobiology #CellMechanics #AcademicJobs
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🧩 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
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
May 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🧩 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
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
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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...
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...
April 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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...
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...
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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!
Please consider applying/registering -- the deadline is already in one week!
March 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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!
Please consider applying/registering -- the deadline is already in one week!
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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 🥪 included)
www.uu.nl/en/events/cc...
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 🥪 included)
www.uu.nl/en/events/cc...
CCSS Meeting #72: Equilibrium seeking in Complex Systems
Dr. Sergio Grammatico (TU Delft)
www.uu.nl
March 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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 🥪 included)
www.uu.nl/en/events/cc...
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 🥪 included)
www.uu.nl/en/events/cc...
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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!
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!
Apply now for our international Master of Science in Physics of Life @biozentrum.unibas.ch @unibasel.ch! Scholarships available.
More information: www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/education/de...
#Master #Students #Research #Physics #Mathematics #ComputerScience #Engineering #Basel #Switzerland
More information: www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/education/de...
#Master #Students #Research #Physics #Mathematics #ComputerScience #Engineering #Basel #Switzerland
March 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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!
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!
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....
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....
March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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....
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....
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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
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
March 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
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
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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
#TheoBiophysicsPosition
Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) | Biological Physics
For the independent research group “Theory of Biological Fluids” headed by Dr. David Zwicker we seek to fill a Postdoctoral Position (m/f/d) in Biological Physics.
www.ds.mpg.de
March 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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
#TheoBiophysicsPosition
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....
doi.org/10.1091/mbc....
February 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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....
doi.org/10.1091/mbc....
This is a fantastic opportunity in a really cool and vibrant research environment. Highly recommended!
Interested in a PhD in Physics of Life Theory? Applications for the EMBL PhD program are still open until March 10!
EMBL International PhD Programme - summer recruitment 2025! 👀
Research groups across EMBL are recruiting now! www.embl.org/about/info/e...
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring while doing interdisciplinary research.
🧪#AcademicSky #MolBiol #PhDSky #careers @ebi.embl.org
Research groups across EMBL are recruiting now! www.embl.org/about/info/e...
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring while doing interdisciplinary research.
🧪#AcademicSky #MolBiol #PhDSky #careers @ebi.embl.org
February 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This is a fantastic opportunity in a really cool and vibrant research environment. Highly recommended!
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!
ELBE Visiting faculty program deadline for applications is Friday 14 Feb. Visit us for 2-3 months!!! converia.pks.mpg.de/frontend/ind...
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Lombego Systems - Converia
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February 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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!
Excellent study clarifying key concepts for the field!
Excited to share our new work with Frank Jülicher on noise control & concentration buffering in intracellular condensates! There has been confusion about these concepts, which we aim to address in this paper.
www.cell.com/cell-systems...
www.cell.com/cell-systems...
February 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Excellent study clarifying key concepts for the field!
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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...)
Send us your abstracts NOW! (check out these cryptic notes from the 2023 meeting...)
February 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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...)
Send us your abstracts NOW! (check out these cryptic notes from the 2023 meeting...)
Great to see @mkiwanski.bsky.social paper on biorxiv and already inspected by the expert community 😉
Weekend reading: three nice preprints published yesterday. First is @mkiwanski.bsky.social et al. in Lucas Kapitein's lab using Motor-PAINT and expansion microscopy to visualize micotubule orientation in developing neurons: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
February 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Great to see @mkiwanski.bsky.social paper on biorxiv and already inspected by the expert community 😉