PhD Position in Digital Twins of Embryonic Development

Develop data-based mechanistic models of mouse and human tissue development. Integrate quantitative imaging with mathematical simulations, collaborate with experimentalists and contribute to open-source tools and teaching. This salaried doctoral position is based in Basel and accepts applications on a rolling basis until filled. Apply through the ETH online recruitment portal.

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is enthusiastic about developing data-based mathematical models in developmental biology. The position suits someone with training in biology, mathematical modelling and scientific computing.

You should have:

• a Master's degree
• a solid understanding of developmental, cell and molecular biology, and the ability to interpret experimental and imaging data
• experience in mathematical modelling, for example with ordinary or partial differential equations, dynamical systems or stochastic models, gained through coursework, a thesis or a project
• programming experience in a language such as Matlab, Julia, Python or R
• good written and spoken English
• During the PhD you may also work with finite element methods (e.g. COMSOL) and C++ software. Prior experience with these is not required.