Tim Urich

Prof. Dr. Tim Urich is the Executive Vice Director and Professor for Bacterial Physiology at the Institute of Microbiology, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Germany (since 2015). He previously held academic roles as an Assistant Professor (University Assistant) at the University of Vienna and as an Adjunct Researcher at the University of Bergen.

• Education: PhD in Microbiology (summa cum laude) from Darmstadt University of Technology (2001-2005); Diploma in Biology with majors in Microbiology and minors in Biochemistry, Immunology, and R&D management.

Research Focus: Tim Urich's work spans bacterial physiology, archaea biology, ecogenomics, and polar research. His career includes collaborations with institutions like the Austrian Polar Research Institute (APRI), where he is a founding faculty member, and interdisciplinary projects integrating systems biology and genetics in ecological contexts.

Scientific Contributions: He has received prestigious fellowships, including an EMBO fellowship (2005-2008) and a Marie Curie visiting scientist grant (2002-2004). His academic roles emphasize leadership in microbial research, with affiliations to institutions in Germany, Austria, Norway, and Portugal.

• Awards: EMBO fellowship, Marie Curie visiting scientist grant.