PhD: Data-Driven Theory of Collective Cell Migration

Vrije Universiteit; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: €3,059–€3,881 gross per month

0.9 FTE minimum

Contract for 1 year with possible ext.

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Commuting contribution

Personalized benefits package

Job summary

The Broedersz group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a Vici-funded 4-year PhD position in theoretical biophysics. The project aims to uncover rules governing collective cell migration using data-driven statistical mechanics and machine learning.

We seek a motivated MSc physicist with interests in active matter and inference methods. The ideal candidate will have a physics background, experience with ML tools and programming, and a passion for interdisciplinary science in

Qualifications

• MSc in Physics or related field with strong interest in statistical physics.
• Background in theoretical or statistical/biological physics is preferred.
• Experience with inference or machine learning tools and basic programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop data-driven theoretical frameworks to infer interaction rules from multicellular migration experiments.
• Combine non-equilibrium statistical physics and AI to understand collective cell migration.

Skills

Machine learning

Programming basics

Data analysis

Education

MSc in Physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Inference tools

Job description

The Broedersz group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for a Vici-funded 4-year PhD position in theoretical biophysics. The project aims to uncover rules governing collective cell migration using data-driven statistical mechanics and machine learning.

We seek a motivated MSc physicist with interests in active matter and inference methods. The ideal candidate will have a physics background, experience with ML tools and programming, and a passion for interdisciplinary science in