PhD student (m/f/d) | Topological Learning in the Life Sciences

The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) in Martinsried is one of the world's leading research institutions in the fields of biochemistry, cell and structural biology, and biomedical research. With approximately 30 scientific departments and research groups and about 750 employees, the MPIB is one of the largest institutes of the Max Planck Society.

The “Topological Learning in the Life Sciences” project group led by Dr. Bernadette Stolz is looking to recruit a PhD student (m/f/d).

The “Topological Learning in the Life Sciences” group develops and advances methods from topological data analysis and machine learning to detect spatial patterns in datasets from biology and medicine. The group forms part of the Department of “Machine Learning and Systems Biology”, headed by Prof. Dr. Karsten Borgwardt. Research foci in the department are machine learning on graphs, machine learning in medicine and machine learning in protein research. We seek a highly-motivated doctoral student (m/f/d) to join an international, enthusiastic, and collaborative team in an outstanding dynamic scientific environment.

Qualifications

The successful candidate (m/f/d) should hold a Master's degree or similar qualification in mathematics, computer science, data science, statistics, computational biology, physics, or related fields. They should be enthusiastic about developing new methods in topological data analysis and machine learning to solve problems in the life sciences. Excellent interdisciplinary communication skills as well as written and oral command of the English language are essential. Previous experience in topological data analysis, machine learning, mathematical and computational biology is advantageous but not required.

Research environment

The Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Martinsried, was founded in 1973 with the aim to understand fundamental mechanism of biochemistry, cell and structural biology, biophysics and molecular medicine. Machine learning and bioinformatics play an increasingly important role in this endeavor. The institute is part of a strong network of research institutions in the southwest of Munich and provides outstanding research opportunities for its scientists.

Payment will be according to qualifications and in accordance with TVöD (German public service tariff scale). The initial appointment will be for 3 years with a possible extension. Informal inquiries are welcome and should be sent to stolz@biochem.mpg.de. Further information about the institute and the department.

The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in research and explicitly encourages women to apply.

Application

Are you interested? Then please upload your complete application documents, containing a one-page letter with a personal statement describing your scientific accomplishments and your interests in our project group and its research, your CV and bibliography, as well as contact information for at least two references, in electronic form via the online application website. Deadline: November 15, 2024.

Please note: Applications by e-mail will not be considered for data protection reasons.