The Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) is a non-university research institute under public law of the state of Berlin. ZIB conducts research and development in the field of information technology, applied mathematics, and computer science focusing on modeling, simulation and optimization with scientific cooperation partners from academia and industry.

The division Mathematics for Life and Materials Sciences is offering within the BMBF Research Network on Musculoskeletal Diseases a

Research position (f/m)
Pay grade E 13 TV-L Berlin (100%)
Reference code: WA 06/15-SP P5

The position will be a fixed-term contract for two years with the option to be extended.

Tasks

We are looking for a highly motivated employee for sub-project P5 „Integrative mathematical modelling of physiological- and molecular factors of osteoarthritis of the knee“. The successful applicant will develop a comprehensive computer model of cartilage homeostasis that will help us to understand and to evaluate the onset and progression of osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK). The successful applicant will collaborate with experimental partners, analyse biochemical data sets and study the interrelation of putative mediators of OAK in the computer model. It is expected that the successful applicant will contribute to both theoretical and application-driven aspects of the project, publish the results in peer-reviewed journals and present them at international conferences. 

Requirements

  • master or diploma degree, preferably PhD, in bioinformatics/systems biology, mathematics, (bio-) physics or related field (natural sciences, engineering, computer sciences).
  • expertise in mathematical modelling of biologic systems & solid understanding of the underlying numerics
  • programming skills
  • willingness to engage in interdisciplinary cooperation with practitioners from the biomedical sector
  • very good communication skills in English 

Desirable Qualifications

  • expertise in the field of tissue regeneration and/or musculoskeletal diseases
  • experience with the solution of partial differential equations 

The successful candidate will work in an inspiring and pleasant environment and will receive adequate professional support. We offer a challenging scientific task, a high degree of autonomy and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure.

Since ZIB is an equal opportunities employer, we kindly encourage female candidates to apply for this job offer.

Persons with disabilities will be given preference, when equally qualified.

Please send your application, quoting the reference code WA 06/15-SP P5, including CV and all relevant documents until 13th March, 2015 to

Konrad-Zuse-Zentrum für Informationstechnik Berlin (ZIB)
- Administration -
Takustr. 7
14195 Berlin-Dahlem

   or electronically to: @email

 

For more information about the field of work, please visit www.zib.de or contact the project heads Prof. Christof Schütte (@email) or Dr. Max v. Kleist (@email).