Biology has developed into a quantitative, information-driven science. We are seeking doctoral students for the new Research Training Group "Computational Systems Biology" (CSB) which focuses on the system-level understanding of biological data using computational methods. CSB is embedded in the thriving Berlin life-science environment and involves high-ranking research institutions such as Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin-Buch.
We offer 5 PhD fellowships for the following projects (supervised by the specified faculty members):
1. Characterization of the differential protein-mRNA interactome during C.elegans development (Rajewsky/Landthaler)
2. Characterization of protein-RNA interactions based on next-generation sequencing data (Landthaler/Rajewsky)
3. Integrative dynamic modeling of Wnt/β-catenin signaling and energy metabolism in cancer cells (Wolf/Holzhütter)
4. Modeling and analysis of lipid droplet metabolism (Holzhütter)
5. Application of information theoretical concepts in cellular signaling (Klipp)
6. Optimality of gene expression regulation in the light of new regulatory elements on the RNA level (Klipp/Holzhütter/Rajewsky)
We are looking for highly motivated students with a strong interest in systems biology and mathematical modeling. Successful applicants must hold a master's level degree in life sciences, mathematics, physics or computer sciences. The PhD fellowship comprises a monthly stipend which is initially granted for 2 years and which can be extended for another 12 months. We offer an excellent training program in computational systems biology, supervision by at least two experienced scientists, and multifarious opportunities for developing local and international collaboration.
We accept only online applications (see http://www.berlin-csb.de). Application deadline is 22 August 2011.
Contact:
GRK Computational Systems Biology
c/o Dr. Cordelia Arndt-Sullivan,
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
email: info@berlin-csb.de
fax: +49 30 2093 8813
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is an equal opportunities employer.