PhD Position in Digital Twins of Embryonic Development
Develop mechanistic models and digital twins to simulate organogenesis in mouse and human development.
Best for:Best for candidates with a Master's degree in biology, mathematics, or computational science with experience in mathematical modeling and programming.
Overview
The Computational Biology Group at ETH Zurich is seeking a PhD candidate to advance the development of digital twins for embryonic organogenesis. The project involves integrating quantitative imaging data with mechanistic mathematical models to explore tissue self-organization and disease mechanisms. The successful applicant will contribute to open-source simulation tools, collaborate with experimental researchers, and engage in teaching activities. This position offers an interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of biology, mathematics, and computational science.
What you'll do
- Develop data-driven, mechanistic models and simulations of tissue development.
- Integrate quantitative imaging data from experimental collaborators into computational models.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of the group's open-source simulation software.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
- Participate in teaching activities within the department.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in a relevant field such as biology, mathematics, or computational science.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Good written and spoken English.
Instruction: English
- Solid understanding of developmental, cell, and molecular biology.
- Ability to interpret experimental and imaging data.
- Experience in mathematical modeling using ODEs, PDEs, dynamical systems, or stochastic models.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Matlab, Julia, Python, or R.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official ETH Zurich online application portal. Please prepare a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact details for two referees.
- Motivation letter
- CV
- BSc diploma
- MSc diploma
- BSc transcripts
- MSc transcripts
- Contact details of 2 referees
Contact
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