PhD: Computational Embryo Development & Twin Modeling

ETH Zurich; Basel; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interdisciplinary research environment

Conference travel support

Training and mentorship

Competitive ETH salary

Job summary

ETH Zurich's Computational Biology Group seeks a PhD student to develop mathematical and computational models of embryonic development in mice and humans.

You will integrate quantitative imaging data, run simulations, publish results, and contribute to open-source tools while collaborating with experimental partners.

The position offers an interdisciplinary, international environment and strong training opportunities with conference travel and teaching involvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, mathematics, computer science or a related field.
• Strong foundation in developmental biology and data interpretation.
• Experience with mathematical modelling (ODEs, dynamical systems or stochastic methods).
• Proficient in MATLAB, Python, Julia or R.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-based mechanistic models and simulations of tissue development.
• Integrate imaging data from collaborators into models.
• Publish results and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to open-source simulation tools and to teaching.

Skills

Math modelling

Programming

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Julia

Python

R

Job description

ETH Zurich's Computational Biology Group seeks a PhD student to develop mathematical and computational models of embryonic development in mice and humans.

You will integrate quantitative imaging data, run simulations, publish results, and contribute to open-source tools while collaborating with experimental partners.

The position offers an interdisciplinary, international environment and strong training opportunities with conference travel and teaching involvement.