PhD Student Cell Biology, Biophysics (m/f/d)- Universitätsklinikum Münster

PhD Student (gn*) Cell Biology / BiophysicsLimited to 3 years | Part-time with 65 % | Salary according to TV-L/salary group E13 | Institute of Medical Physics and Biophysics | Job ID: 11205The Sánchez Lab at the European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI) is seeking to fill a position limited to two years at the earliest starting opportunity.To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise for our project: “Integrative Biophysical and Computational Analysis of Collective Cell Behavior” - ideally with you on board!How Do Cells Coordinate Their Behavior To Migrate, Self-organize, And Remodel Tissues? To Answer This, We Combine Advanced Quantitative Image Analysis, Numerical Modeling, And Explainable AI (XAI) With State-of-the-art Biophysical Methods. Using Techniques Such As Traction Force Microscopy, Microfluidics, 3D Bioprinting, And Engineered 3D Hydrogels, We Will Experimentally Probe The Mechanical Forces And Physical Constraints That Drive Coordinated Cell Behavior. In Parallel, We Will Develop And Apply Computational Models And Machine Learning Approaches To Quantitatively Analyze Experimental Data And Predict Emergent Multicellular Behaviors Under Varying Mechanical And Chemical Environments. What We Expect Interest in bridging wet-lab experimentation and quantitative theory to study biological systemsBackground in one or more of the following fields:Cell biology, biophysics, biomedical engineering, or related disciplinesQuantitative imaging, data analysis, or computer visionNumerical modeling of biological systems or continuum mechanicsMachine learning/AI, particularly explainable AI (XAI)Hands-on experience with biophysical techniques (e.g., traction force microscopy, microfluidics, 3D hydrogels)Good English communication skills and a strong interest in interdisciplinary research are essentialBENEFITSExciting ProjectsProfessional Development and TrainingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPart of Research InnovationAdditional Benefits