PhD Position: Mathematical Modelling of Organogenesis in Zürich

100%, Basel, temporary

The Computational Biology Group (Prof Dagmar Iber) at D-BSSE focuses on image-based modelling and simulation of mouse organogenesis. The Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) of ETH Zurich is located in Basel, a European hotspot for biomedical research, in close proximity of the University of Basel, the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, and the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. ETH Zurich is a major research university, offering an excellent environment for innovative and collaborative research across disciplines.

The PhD position is concerned with the development of mathematical models for organogenesis.

The successful applicant must be self-motivated and enthusiastic to develop data-based mathematical models in the field of developmental biology. The position is ideal for a student with training in both biology and computational techniques. Candidates must have a solid understanding of biological principles and processes, and must be experienced with using a programming language such as Matlab, Julia, Python, or R. As part of the PhD, the succesful candidate will also use finite element methods such as COMSOL, and C++ software. Prior experience with these is not required.  

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