Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) | Applied and Computational Mathematics

Max Planck Group; Dresden; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TVöD Bund salary up to E13

31 days vacation

Public service benefits

Jobticket

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in mathematics and its applications to life sciences. Researchers will develop mathematical methods with direct relevance to biological questions and interface closely with experimental groups for high-impact collaborations.

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate a strong research record, and communicate fluently in English.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with mathematical formulation abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment including life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematics to address open problems in life sciences.
• Collaborate with experimental groups to maximize scientific impact.
• Engage with international graduate students and research groups.

Skills

Research track record

Analytical problem-solving

English communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Two group leaders in the mathematics department at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) are currently recruiting, with two postdoctoral positions available. Postdoctoral researchers at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) will develop mathematics with a view to solving open problems in the life sciences. We interface with nearby experimental groups, enabling interactions with biologists for maximal scientific impact. We are committed to curiosity-driven fundamental research and to transferring concepts and structures from mathematics into biological sciences. Successful candidates should be willing to closely collaborate with at least one of the research groups of the institute.

We are particularly seeking to hire in applied and computational areas of mathematics like:

• Applied Algebraic Geometry and Topology
• Computational Geometry / Topology
• Differential Equations, Stochastics, and Mathematical Modelling
• Mathematical Statistics and Data Science

We also hire in fields exploring the interaction of mathematics and the sciences like:

• Algebraic Statistics
• Bioinformatics
• Combinatorics and Applied Algebraic Geometry
• Computer Algebra
• Data Science / Mathematics of Data
• Dynamical Systems and Differential Equations
• Information Geometry
• Higher Structures and Category Theory
• Fluid Dynamics
• Information Theory and Network Analysis
• Mathematical Biology
• Mathematical Machine Learning / Theory of Deep Learning
• Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
• Stochastic Topology

Your qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A strong research track record in one or more of the areas above.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and develop mathematical approaches to scientific questions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment, including with researchers from the life sciences.

Our offer

• A 2-year full-time postdoc position with the possibility of extension.
• A diversified job in a dynamic international team in a renowned research institution
• Salary according to TVöD Bund, up to E13 based on qualifications and experience
• 31 days vacation
• Further benefits of German public service: annual special payment, comprehensive insurance and VBL pension (Federal and State Employee Retirement Fund)
• Discounted Jobticket and good public transport connections
• A positive work-life balance, including family and childcare support
• No teaching duties, but the possibility to engage with international graduate students
• Career development and training through the Max Planck Society network

By 10 November 2026

Inquiries about scientific fields can be sent to Heather Harrington ([e-mail]) or Türkü Özlüm Çelik ([e-mail]). Questions regarding contract, compensation or benefits may be addressed to [e-mail].

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden
Germany