Open positions

PhD Position in Statistical Physics of Biological Information/Quantitative Biology

We offer a PhD position in biological physics in the research groups of Michael Lässig and Johannes Berg at the Institute of Theoretical Physics.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in an international team at the interface between statistical physics and quantitative biology. Current research topics include gene expression and the statistics of biological sequences and networks, and they involve collaboration with experimentalists. Applicants should have a strong background in statistical physics and a genuine interest in biology.

The Institute of Theoretical Physics has strong research interest in statistical physics and 3 groups working at the interface between physics and quantitative biology (groups of J. Krug, M. Lässig, and J. Berg). There are strong ties with experimental groups at the Institute for Genetics within the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 680 "Molecular Basis of Evolutionary Innovations". The fourth largest German city, Cologne offers a wide range of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.

The position is open to recent physics graduates regardless of nationality. Prior enquiries are welcome. Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, and a research statement. Two letters of recommendation should be sent independently to

SFB 680, c/o Christa Stitz,
Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne,
Zülpicher Straße 77,D-50937 Köln, Germany

Applications can also be sent by email in a single PDF-file to cstitz@uni-koeln.de.

Postdoctoral Position in Statistical Physics of Biological Information/Quantitative Biology

We offer a postdoctoral position in biological physics in the research groups of Michael Lässig and Johannes Berg at the Institute of Theoretical Physics.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in an international team at the interface between statistical physics and quantitative biology. Current research topics include gene expression and the statistics of biological sequences and networks, and they involve collaboration with experimentalists. Applicants should have a strong background in statistical physics and a genuine interest in biology.

The Institute of Theoretical Physics has strong research interest in statistical physics and 3 groups working at the interface between physics and quantitative biology (groups of J. Krug, M. Lässig, and J. Berg). There are strong ties with experimental groups at the Institute for Genetics within the Collaborative Research Centre SFB 680 "Molecular Basis of Evolutionary Innovations". The fourth largest German city, Cologne offers a wide range of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities.

The position is open to recent PhDs of physics, mathematics, or computer science regardless of nationality. Prior enquiries are welcome. Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, and a research statement. Two letters of recommendation should be sent independently to

SFB 680, c/o Christa Stitz,
Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Cologne,
Zülpicher Straße 77,D-50937 Köln, Germany

Applications can also be sent by email in a single PDF-file to cstitz@uni-koeln.de.



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