A Ph.D. position in numerical mathematics is available in the research group of Prof. Sebastian Aland. The group puts a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and uses numerical simulations to help other disciplines understanding real-life systems in emerging branches of cell biology, materials science and nanotechnology. The collaborative research group is shared between HTW Dresden and TU Freiberg. The current project is concerned with the application of numerical simulations to advance the prognostics of cancer, in tight collaboration with medical and biophysical experts. The funding will run for 3 years starting at a flexible date, with the option to be extended for 3 more years. The salary is according to 75% of the German E13 scale (>40.000 Euro per year). The position can be filled either in Dresden or in Freiberg.

TU Freiberg is one of the top ten German research institutions (measured in external professorial funding). The positions are embedded within the well-established doctoral program in mathematics. The university provides a vivid, friendly, and research-oriented environment.
Freiberg is a small but charming town which offers the cultural richness of a university city. Surrounded by the UNESCO world heritage region of the Ore Mountains, TU Freiberg provides ideal conditions and infrastructure for research activities. The state capital city of Dresden is within a 30-minutes reach with public transport. Dresden evolved in recent years to an internationally recognized scientific center. It combines an outstanding scientific environment with a vivid cultural scene and cheap costs of living.

What we expect:
• Motivation to learn new numerical methods and to apply these to biological/medical problems
• Active participation in the research activities of the group
• Scientific exchange with collaboration partners

Required qualifications:
• diploma or master’s degree in Mathematics, Computational Engineering Science, Physics, or a related field, with sound knowledge in numerical methods
• an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• advanced programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Python, Matlab)
• fluent English

Every PhD student will be supported by an experienced faculty member as a co-supervisor and mentor on their side.
We are committed to increasing the number of women in teaching and research positions. Qualified female scientists are therefore invited to apply and will be given preferential consideration. The same applies to severely disabled applicants.
We welcome applications comprising a CV, transcript of records, academic certificates, and possibly a copy of the bachelor or master thesis.
Please visit https://alandlab.de/ for further information and contact:

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Aland
Professor of Modeling/Simulation at HTW Dresden
Professor of Numerical Analysis at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
sebastian.aland@math.tu-freiberg.de