Dear Scientists,

The Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks 
(CIDBN)<https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/608362.html> invites applications for 
a position of





Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biophysics
(all genders welcome)





The position will be full-time (currently 39,8 hours/week), German pay grade 13 
TV-L, starting as soon as possible. The CIDBN Department "Physics of Biological 
Systems", headed by Prof. Fred Wolf, offers a fixed-term contract until June 
30, 2025 with the perspective of an extension commensurate with building a 
competitive track record at the frontier of computational biophysics and neural 
circuit theory.



Information is processed in brain circuits through the coordinated action of 
large-scale circuits of neurons and synapses. Ultimately, it is the nano-scale 
molecular architecture of neuronal synapses that can make or break the power of 
neural circuit computation. Progress in a broad suite of nanoscopy techniques 
is currently uncovering the molecular-level design of synapses subserving 
functions such as working memory or sensory coding. The spatio-temporal 
operation of these nano-machines and the efficiency of their design, however, 
remain to be understood and are core research aims of the Göttingen 
Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1286 "Quantitative 
Synaptology"<https://www.sfb1286.de/?lang=en>.



We are inviting applications from theoretical biophysicists, molecular systems 
biologists, or computational scientists with an ambition to pioneer 
computational studies of synaptic functional design. We offer a stimulating 
environment of theoretical neuroscientists, neural data-scientists, and 
cutting-edge experimentalists associated with CRC 1286. In addition, the 
institute provides dedicated support for high-performance computing. We are 
dedicated to supporting the growth of original research personalities at the 
frontier of computational science and neural circuit theory. The successful 
applicant will hold an excellent PhD in physics, applied mathematics, computer 
science, or equivalent, and have a strong interest in high-performance 
computing in neuroscience or cellular systems biology. We expect excellent 
analytical and coding skills, interest in working in a transdisciplinary team 
as well as excellence in scientific writing and reasoning. Experience in 
non-equilibrium statistical physics, stochastic dynamics, membrane biophysics, 
ion-channel and biochemical kinetics, buffered Ca-diffusion, and Ca-exocytosis 
coupling would be advantageous.



The Göttingen Campus is a leading center of neuroscience in Europe hosting 
numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including the 
University, the University Medical Center, two life science Max Planck 
Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and 
the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Göttingen. The CIDBN is a 
newly founded transdisciplinary institute whose mission is to foster frontier 
research at the border of the exact and biological sciences. The University of 
Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on 
fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore 
strongly encouraged to apply. The university has committed itself to being a 
family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and 
family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of 
severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with 
equivalent qualifications will be given preference.



Please send your e-mail application in one single PDF-document, including a 
letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae with a list of publications, copies 
of your certificates and contact information of two references to 
ci...@uni-goettingen.de<mailto:ci...@uni-goettingen.de> (subject: Postdoc 
CIDBN). The position remains open until filled.

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks

Heinrich-Düker-Weg 12, 37073 Göttingen.



If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Fred Wolf via e-mail: 
fred.w...@ds.mpg.de<mailto:fred.w...@ds.mpg.de>.





Please note:

With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your 
applicant data in terms of data-protection law. Further information on the 
legal basis and data usage is provided in the Hinweisblatt zur 
Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo 
<https://www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo%20>



Best regards,
Christina von Behren

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Goettingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological Networks
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Goettingen
University of Goettingen

Heinrich-Dueker-Weg 12
37073 Goettingen
Germany

Tel.: +49-(0)551-39-26674

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