PhD: Motility in Complex Environments: Join an innovative research team at the Institute for Advanced Simulations to explore the motility mechanisms of trypanosome parasites in challenging environments. This PhD project aims to unravel how these parasites navigate through dense biological tissues, contributing to our understanding of trypanosomiasis and its impact on global health.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Modeling Trypanosome Motility in Complex Environments
Designation
PhD Student Position – Modeling Trypanosome Motility
Research Area
Physics of Parasitism, Biophysics, Active Matter, Computational Modeling
Location
Institute for Advanced Simulations, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree or diploma in physics, biophysics, applied mathematics, chemistry, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong motivation to study microswimmer motility and develop computational models.
- Good programming skills and experience in numerical modeling and particle-based methods.
- Interest in collaborating closely with experimentalists.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.
- Experience with parallel programming using MPI and high-performance computing resources is advantageous, but not mandatory.
Job Description
As a PhD student, you will:
- Investigate the physical mechanisms that govern trypanosome motility in various complex, soft environments.
- Analyze swimming behaviors in elastic networks with diverse pore sizes and elastic properties.
- Determine the limits of motility in tissue-like environments.
- Publish and present your research findings in pertinent journals and at international conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Copies of university degrees and grades
- Contact information for two references
Applications should be submitted through the official application portal as technical submissions via email are not accepted.
Last Date to Apply
The position will be advertised until it has been successfully filled. Hence, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
For more details about the application process and to access FAQs, please visit the official website of Forschungszentrum Jülich.
