Last application date Aug 15, 2024 00:00
Department LA26 - Department of Data Analysis and Mathematical Modelling
Contract Limited duration
Degree MSc degree in (Applied) Mathematics, Mathematical Biology or Mathematical Sciences, (Bioscience) Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
Engineered and controlled in-vitro cell cultures will become key in future production of biologics, drug tests, tissue engineering, and even food production (e.g. artificial meat). The behaviour of those cells not only depends on their genetics; they also respond to changes of chemical signals, to their organization and embedding, and to bio-physical cues such as forces. Computational models to predict experimental outcomes have the potential to speed up our knowledge and reduce the costs of development. For example, Individual-Based Models (IBMs) can reproduce complex emergent behaviours of many species systems as a consequence of the interactions between the individual species (agents). Currently, these methods are more and more combined with machine learning techniques.
BIONAMIX is a team embedded in the department of data analysis and mathematical modelling in the Faculty of Bioscience engineering. We develop new methods for better (fundamental) understanding of biosystems as well as for applied research projects. Within the BionamiX team we provide a stimulating environment:
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.
With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
The candidate will develop state-of-the-art computational models and new methods for (engineered) biological systems that aim to capture bio- physical characteristics of cells, their internal machinery, environment effects such as gradients of chemical species and hydrodynamic stresses from fluids. In addition, hybrid strategies whereby these mechanistic modelling approaches and machine learning methods are combined will be investigated.
We give some freedom to the precise research area but should be related to the following areas: Cell culturing, Tumors, Bioreactors, Bacteria (biofilms), Micro- ecological systems.
Candidate requirements:
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
The PhD position will begin at the earliest beginning of September 2024. Interested candidates should apply by sending their motivation letter, at least one reference letter, and their CV to Paul.VanLiedekerke@ugent.be before August 15, 2024. The selection procedure consists of two steps. Firstly, a shortlist of the candidates will be made based on their motivation letter and CV. Secondly, the shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview during which they’ll have the opportunity present their master thesis research.
Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.
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