Open Positions
PhD, Master's & MD Students
We are currently looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to join the Translational Organ Microsystems (TOM) Group at the University of Würzburg.
PhD position: We are recruiting a funded PhD position in Translational Organ Microsystems. The project will combine biofabrication, biomaterials, tissue engineering, organ-on-chip technologies, and immunology to develop advanced human in vitro lung models for studying disease mechanisms and supporting translational research.
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in areas such as biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biology, biomaterials, tissue engineering, biotechnology, infection and immunity, or related disciplines. Experience with mammalian cell culture is particularly valuable; experience in organ-on-chip technologies, biofabrication, microfluidics, microscopy, molecular biology, or immunological techniques is advantageous but not required.
Master's and MD students are also welcome to contact us regarding research projects, theses, or related opportunities. These opportunities are primarily intended for students currently studying in Germany, preferably in the Würzburg area.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are curious, motivated to learn new techniques, and excited to work at the interface of engineering, biology, and medicine within a young and interdisciplinary research group.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Dr. Ali Doryab with your CV and a brief description of your research interests and background.
We are currently building our team and welcome inquiries from outstanding candidates at all career stages.
The Doryab Lab is always interested in hearing from highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, who are passionate about translational organ microsystems, bioengineering, and human-relevant disease models.
If our research aligns with your interests, we encourage you to get in touch. Please send your CV, a brief statement of research interests, and any relevant supporting documents to Dr. Doryab at ali.doryab@uni-wuerzburg.de.
Prospective PhD students and postdoctoral researchers will receive strong support in identifying and applying for competitive external funding opportunities. Depending on eligibility and career stage, these may include programs such as the DFG Walter Benjamin Programme, the DAAD Fellowships, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowships, Marie Skłodowska-Curie, and other national and international funding schemes.
We welcome inquiries from candidates with backgrounds in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biotechnology, life sciences, medicine, microfluidics, computational biology, and related disciplines.