PhD candidate focusing on the multiscale organization of biological systems

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.  The University was founded in 2003 and counts more than 6,700 students and more than 2,000 employees from around the world. The University focuses among others on cross-disciplinary research in the areas of Data Modelling and Simulation as well as Health and System Biomedicine. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Luxembourg #3 worldwide for its “international outlook,” #20 in the Young University Ranking 2021 and among the top 250 universities worldwide.

Within the University, the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is a highly interdisciplinary research centre (IC), integrating experimental biology and computational biology approaches in order to develop the foundation of a future predictive, preventive and personalized medicine.

Your Role...

We are looking for a PhD candidate in the context of the Doctoral Training Unit ACTIVE (https://cls.uni.lu/doctoral-training/) focusing on the multiscale organization of biological systems.  

The candidate will work in close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in the Integrative Cell Signaling group (web: http://wwwen.uni.lu/lcsb/research/integrative_cell_signalling) of the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine under supervision of Prof. Dr. Alexander Skupin.  

The project will focus on the analysis of the energetics in cell differentiation and self-organization by bioinformatics and approaches from non-equilibrium physics to integrate and model single-cell and multiomics data.

What we expect from you…

• The candidate should have a master’s in physics, biophysics, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, biotechnology or related fields
• Experience in dynamical systems, non-equilibrium physics, large scale simulations or single-cell RNA sequencing data are an asset

In Short...

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Employee and student status
• Location: Belval
• Job Reference: UOL05385

The yearly gross salary for every PhD at the UL is EUR 38028 (full time)

How to apply...

Applications should be submitted online and include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. Please apply formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

The University of Luxembourg embraces inclusion and diversity as key values. We are fully committed to removing any discriminatory barrier related to gender, and not only, in recruitment and career progression of our staff.

In return you will get…

• Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR). 
• A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
• Find out more about the University
• Addresses, maps & routes to the various sites of the University

Further information...

For further information, please contact alexander.skupin@uni.lu and thais.arns@uni.lu