Postdoc position in applied mathematics/statistics, University of Potsdam/Germany

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Dear NMUsers, The Institute of Mathematics at the University of Potsdam/Germany is currently seeking to appoint a postdoc in applied mathematics/statistics to join the research and training activities of the Computational Physiology Group. The appointment duration is for three years, preferably starting Nov 1st, 2015. There is an option to extend for another two years. The salary scale is 13 TVL (Tarifvertrag für den Öffentlichen Dienst der Länder, Tarif Ost) and the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG) applies. The research philosophy of the Computational Physiology/Mathematical Modelling and Systems Biology group (see also URL http://compphysiol.math.uni-potsdam.de) is in developing new mathematical and statistical approaches to study biological systems - on the single-cell as well as on the whole organism level. A focus is on applications in drug discovery & development and therapeutic use, with strong links to clinical pharmacy and research-driven pharmaceutical companies via the graduate research training program PharMetrX: Pharmacometrics & Computational Disease Modelling ( http://www.pharmetrx.de). The responsibilities of the post-doctoral fellow include the mentorship and training of (post)graduate students and teaching duties at the Institute of Mathematics(4 SWS, i.e., 4h per week during lecturing term). The research projects can be arranged according to the interests and skills of the candidate, but will be pertaining to the research interests of the Computational Physiology Group. Requirements include: A PhD awarded in mathematics, statistics or comparable field; demonstration of strong research capability and good attitude towards team work and independence; appropriate software knowledge; good command of English. For any further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Huisinga, huisinga(at)uni-potsdam.de Please send your application (CV, relevant publications and/or dissertation, contact details of two references) via email to huisinga(at)uni-potsdam.de (attachment size < 10MB). Deadline for applications is September 15th, 2015. Kind regards, Wilhelm Huisinga -- Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Huisinga Computational physiology group Chair of mathematical modelling and systems biology University of Potsdam Institute of mathematics Science park Golm Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25 Building 28, Office 2.112 14476 Potsdam/Golm URL http://compphysiol.math.uni-potsdam.de Tel +49-331-977 5933 Fax +49-331-977 1045 skype wilhelm.huisinga