Phd: Learning Interactions In Collective Cell Migration

ScholarLink Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 268,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

ScholarLink Inc. in the Netherlands invites applications for a four-year PhD student position within the Broedersz group (Theoretical physics of life) focusing on non-equilibrium statistical physics of collective cell migration.

The project emphasizes data-driven theoretical frameworks and inference methods, with opportunities to publish in high-impact journals and present at international conferences. Applicants should have a physics background (theoretical/statistical) and strong programming

Qualifications

• Background in Physics, preferably theoretical or statistical physics.
• Experience with inference/machine learning tools and programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on non-equilibrium statistical physics of collective cell migration.
• Develop and apply data-driven models and inference tools.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals.
• Present work at international conferences.

Skills

Physics background

Inference tools

Programming

Data-driven modeling

Education

Physics (theoretical/statistical)

Tools

Python

Job description

About the Position

The Broedersz group (Theoretical physics of life) has an opening for a four-year PhD student position on the non-equilibrium statistical physics of collective cell migration.

Research Interests

• Conduct research on non-equilibrium statistical physics of collective cell migration.
• Develop and apply data-driven models and inference tools.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals.
• Present work at international conferences.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Background in Physics, preferably theoretical or statistical physics.
• Experience with inference/machine learning tools and programming is a plus.

Other Requirements & Additional Info

A Vici funded 4-year PhD position focused on uncovering fundamental interaction rules in collective cell migration using data-driven theoretical frameworks.