PhD candidate in Computational Biomathematics
Published on: 24.01.2025
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
The Chair of Computational Life Sciences of the International Research Unit Mathematics and Life Sciences is looking to fill the following positions as soon as possible, on a fixed-term contract for three years.
PhD candidate in Computational Biomathematics (75%)
Chair of Computational Life Sciences
The Computational Life Sciences group develops and applies novel mathematical and computational approaches as well as software tools for data analysis and modeling. The spectrum of applications includes oncology, immunology, and epidemiology. We are intensively collaborating with world-leading experts in the respective fields as well as in mathematics, and we are part of the excellence clusters ImmunoSensation2 and Hausdorff Center for Mathematics at the University of Bonn.
We offer a position as part of a third-party-funded project on the development of models for an organoid-based drug recommendation platform for cancer, in collaboration with experimental partners.
Deadline:
16.02.2025
Reference number:
3.3/2025/08
Working time model:
part time (75%)
Starting date:
earliest possible date
Duration:
fixed-term contract for three years.
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
iru-mls@uni-bonn.de
(in English)
Application documents:
- your CV,
- letter of motivation highlighting your interest in this position,
- certificates (incl. Master/Diploma/PhD thesis),
- your preferred percentage of working time and duration of the contract
Your tasks
- Development and application of interpretable large-scale hybrid mechanistic- and machine learning-based mathematical models with a focus on cell- and tissue-level processes,
- Development of methods for these models,
- Data analysis and interpretation,
- Presentation and publication of scientific results at conferences and in journals,
- Collaboration with project partners.
We offer
- A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region,
- An international, stimulating, well-equipped working environment with an open and constructive atmosphere and the necessary infrastructure for high-quality research,
- The opportunity to complete a doctorate,
- Broad spectrum of career development opportunities,
- Participation in high-impact scientific projects with access to state-of-the-art resources and technologies,
- participation in a university-wide pension system (VBL),access to the extensive university sports program,
- easy access to the public transport system due to the central location in Bonn as well as the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities,
- Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.
Your profile
- University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computational biology, computer science, mathematics, physics or related fields; alternatively, a degree in life sciences in combination with a track record in computational biomathematics,
- Profound knowledge in computational biomathematics,
- Experience in some of the following fields: mathematical modeling (e.g., ODE and PDEs for biological processes), numerical optimization, machine learning, bioinformatics,
- Programming skills (preferably Python, C++, Julia and/or R),
- Interest in life sciences and medical topics,
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.


Contact
Prof. Dr. Jan Hasenauer
jan.hasenauer@uni-bonn.de