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.