PhD Position in Computational Methods for Digital Twins of Embryonic Development & Disease (100%, Basel, fixed-term)
ETH Zurich, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), Computational Biology Group (Prof Dagmar Iber), Basel
Who can apply: A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related field; strong programming skills (Python, Julia or C++); experience in numerical methods, optimisation, statistical inference or machine learning; interest in biology (prior biology knowledge not… What is funded: Full-time (100%) salaried doctoral position at ETH Zurich on the standard ETH doctoral salary and conditions (the advert prints no figure), with support for conference travel and training and access to ETH computing infrastructure. Deadline: Open until filled. Round: Open until filled (advert posted October 2026).
Read the full call and apply on the official page: ETH Zurich, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), Computational Biology Group (Prof Dagmar Iber), Basel, official page.
Who can apply
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Science and Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related field; strong programming skills (Python, Julia or C++); experience in numerical methods, optimisation, statistical inference or machine learning; interest in biology (prior biology knowledge not required); good English. PDE simulation, finite elements, HPC or deep-learning frameworks are an advantage. No nationality restriction is stated.
Stage dates
Apply through the ETH online application portal only (email or postal applications are not considered); applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so apply earlySee the official page
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