The PONTE Postdoctoral Program invites graduates in physics, mathematics, engineering, or related disciplines to conduct research in theoretical quantitative biology alongside experimentalists. Fellows will act as bridges between the exact sciences and biology at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC), contributing to the institute’s mission of interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing theoretical and quantitative biology.
PONTE Postdoctoral Program in Theoretical Quantitative Biology
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Theoretical Quantitative Biology
Location: Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência, Portugal
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong background or interest in biological sciences
- Demonstrated research experience in theoretical or quantitative biology
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research projects in theoretical quantitative biology
- Collaborate with members of one or multiple IGC research groups
- Contribute to the development of theoretical and quantitative biology at IGC
- Participate in the PONTE quantitative biology winter school
- Join local PhD training in Integrative Biology
- Assist in the selection process of subsequent fellows
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to ponteqbio@igc.gulbenkian.pt:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Research Interests
- Contact information for two references
Last Date for Apply: Rolling applications; early submissions are encouraged.
Benefits:
- Initial appointment for two years, with the possibility of extension to a third year
- Funding for personal computing equipment
- Relocation subsidy
- Private and public health coverage
- Flexible start date
- Access to computational facilities
- Yearly funding for traveling and hosting visitors
- Hosting one Friday seminar speaker per year
Coordinators:
- Pablo Sartori
- Isabel Gordo
For more information, please contact ponteqbio@igc.gulbenkian.pt.
