Designation/Position- ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program
Center for Systems Biology Dresden, Germany invites applications for ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program from eligible candidates.
About- The ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) offers fully funded fellowships for distinguished independent postdoctoral researchers. This program provides a unique opportunity for researchers to pursue their own research proposals in systems biology, theoretical biophysics, computational biology, and related areas. ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows benefit from a collaborative and international research environment, full access to state-of-the-art facilities, and support for personal and research expenses.
- 🌐 Fellowship Overview
- Fully funded fellowships for distinguished independent postdoctoral researchers.
- Duration: 2 to 3 years.
- Focus areas: Systems biology, theoretical biophysics, computational biology, and related fields.
- 💡 ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows Program
- Targets independent postdocs with their own research proposals.
- Allows freedom to choose research groups.
- Serves as a springboard for an independent research career.
- 🌍 Opportunities and Support
- International and cross-disciplinary research environment at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD).
- Collaborations with Max Planck Institute and Technische Universität Dresden.
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
- Financial support, infrastructure access, and assistance for research expenditure and travel.
- 🎓 Alumni Success
- Over half of ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows secure independent academic positions upon leaving Dresden.
- 🤝 Collaboration and Development
- Interdisciplinary research projects with CSBD members.
- Encourages theoretical or computational approaches.
- Opportunity for analytical experimentalists in cell or developmental biology.
- 📅 Application Process
- Two application cycles per year.
- Online application system only.
- Evaluation based on scientific merit and research proposal.
- Selection symposium in Dresden for short-listed candidates.
- Spring call deadline: 29 February 2024.
- 🚺 Diversity and Inclusion
- Welcomes female applicants, aiming to increase women in scientific positions.
- Equal opportunity employer, encourages disabled individuals to apply.
- 📞 Contact Information
- ELBE Program Office: elbeprogram[at]pks.mpg.de, phone: +49-(0)351-871-1934.
Designation: ELBE Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Systems Biology, Theoretical Biophysics, Computational Biology
Location: Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD), Dresden, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related discipline obtained within the last 3 years.
- Strong interest in cross-disciplinary life-science research.
- Background in theoretical or computational approaches to studying biological systems.
- Analytically-minded experimentalists in the field of cell or developmental biology are also considered.
- Ability to work collaboratively and bridge between disciplines.
Job Description:
- Conduct interdisciplinary research projects in collaboration with CSBD members.
- Develop and use theoretical or computational approaches to study biological systems.
- Collaborate with experimental groups at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) and the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden).
- Identify collaborative projects and host groups within three months of arrival.
- Collaborate with more than one research group to bridge between disciplines.
How to Apply:
- Submit applications exclusively through the online application system (no email or direct contact of a group leader).
- Provide a research proposal describing the intended work at the CSBD.
- Short-listed candidates should be prepared for a selection symposium on 7 May 2024, in Dresden.
- Application deadline for the spring call: 29 February 2024.
Apply through the online application form.
Last Date for Apply: 29 February 2024
Disclaimer: This post is based on information from a reliable source. Check details from the official site (https://www.csbdresden.de/) for further information. For inquiries about the ELBE program or the application process, contact the ELBE Program Office at elbeprogram@pks.mpg.de or phone: +49-(0)351-871-1934. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer, and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
