Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions: The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, Germany, is seeking a talented doctoral student and a postdoctoral researcher to join Steffen Klamt’s group focused on the analysis and redesign of biological networks. These positions are part of interdisciplinary projects in computer-aided metabolic engineering, aiming to enhance microbial metabolism for applications in metabolic engineering and bioprocess optimization.
\Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Computational Biology
Designation
- Doctoral Student (PhD)
- Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Computational Biology
- Biomathematics
- Biosystems Engineering
Location
- Magdeburg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
Candidates should have an excellent degree and/or experience in at least one of the following fields:
- Computational Biology
- Systems Biology
- Biomathematics
- Biosystems and Metabolic Engineering
- Bioprocess Engineering
Preferred experience in:
- Mathematical and kinetic modeling of metabolic networks
- Mathematical optimization (linear and mixed-integer non-linear programming)
- Programming (MATLAB and/or Python)
- Model-driven strain design and metabolic engineering
- Bioprocess and biosystems engineering
Job Description
The selected candidates will be responsible for:
- Building stoichiometric and kinetic metabolic models of selected microorganisms.
- Applying computational methods to analyze these models and identify intervention strategies to maximize product synthesis.
- Utilizing experimental data to refine models and support an iterative design-build-test-learn cycle.
- Integrating bioprocess optimization, and metabolic engineering strategies.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application documents, compiled into a single PDF (maximum 8 MB), including:
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic Certificates
- Brief Description of Scientific Achievements (if applicable)
- Letters of Recommendation (if available)
Applications should be submitted through the online application portal.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Ing. Steffen Klamt
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
Sandtorstr. 1
39106 Magdeburg
Phone: +49 391 6110-0
The Max Planck Society is committed to equal opportunities, gender equality, and diversity, and encourages applications from qualified individuals irrespective of cultural or social background, gender, disability, religion, age, lifestyle, ideology, or sexual identity.
