Several Interdisciplinary PhD Positions (f/m/d) at Heidelberg University
The Heidelberg Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for
the Sciences (HGS MathComp) at Heidelberg University is the leading graduate
school in Germany that focuses on the complex topic of Scientific Computing.
Located in a vibrant research environment, the school offers a uniquely
structured interdisciplinary education for PhD students. HGS MathComp has 18
open PhD positions in the general research areas of Mathematics, Computer
Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Life Sciences.
Scope and duration of the PhD positions:
Three-year contract with the possibility of extension
Salary according to TV-L E13 level; contract details depend on research
project
Faculty/department affiliation according to research group
Start: October 1, 2023, unless otherwise stated below
Application details: see bottom of page
PhD positions are available for the following PhD project topics:
Immersed interface methods for the simulation of cell movement
Research group: Mathematical Methods of Simulation
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Guido Kanschat
Start: Position available immediately
Additional information: Joint project with Prof. Dr. Christine Selhuber-
Unkel at IMSEAM; depending on focus, Dr. rer. nat. or Dr-Ing. possible
Multiscale Methods and Localized Model Reduction for Convection-Dominated
Problems and Applications in Climate Modelling
Research group: Numerical Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Robert Scheichl
Additional information: In collaboration with Prof. Dr. Jörn Behrens and
Dr. Sanam Vardag.
Modeling and simulation of thermochemical energy conversion processes for
the flexible use of hydrogen-based renewable fuels
Research group: Multiphase Flows and Combustion
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Eva Gutheil
Start: September 16 or October 1, 2023
Transformer-based cell tracking in virology
Research group: Image Analysis and Learning
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fred Hamprecht
Start: Position available immediately
Additional Information: The aim is to develop software that biologists
will really be able to use. The project entails a large software
component, and the ideal candidate brings experience in full stack
software development, a deep understanding of machine learning, and a
passion to help address some of humanity′s greatest challenges by working
closely with virologists from SFB 1129. We are a small and friendly team
that has previously made real contributions to the bioimage analysis
community (ilastik, plantseg).
Geometric machine learning in quantum chemistry: learning kinetic energy
density functionals
Research group: Image Analysis and Learning
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Fred Hamprecht
Start: Position available immediately
Additional information: If successful, this project will enable a
breakthrough in the computational cost of quantum chemical calculations. A
solid understanding of quantum mechanics and machine learning are
required. We are a small and friendly team and work on this exciting
project together with the lab of Prof. Dr. Andreas Dreuw in the simplaix
consortium.
Modelling cytoadhesion of malaria-infected red blood cells
Research group: Schwarz group, theoretical biophysics
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schwarz
Start: Position available immediately
Additional information: A background in hydrodynamics and/or molecular
dynamics would be helpful. This project is funded by SFB 1129
(integrative analysis of pathogen replication and spread).
Traction force microscopy for biological cells in three dimensions
Research group: Schwarz group, theoretical biophysics
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schwarz
Start: Position available immediately
Additional information: A background in continuum mechanics and inverse
problems would be helpful. This project is funded by the excellence
cluster 3DMM2O.
Domain Uncertainty Quantification
Research group: UQ and Scientific Machine Learning
Supervisor: Jun. Prof. Dr. Jakob Zech
Additional information: Applicants should possess a strong background in
mathematics, ideally with a focus on PDEs. Experience with machine
learning is also highly beneficial. Postdocs are welcome.
Machine Learning for Programming (2 PhD positions)
Research group: Parallel and Distributed Systems (PVS)
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Artur Andrzejak
Start: September 1 or October 1, 2023 for one position, later start
possible for second position
Additional information: Research fields are ML/AI-based approaches for
code-to-code translation, vulnerability detection, performance
optimization, and AI-assisted programming. Background and experience in
deep learning for NLP and/or source code analysis are a plus. Postdocs are
welcome. Very good command of the German language is a requirement for at
least one of these positions.
Model based AI: Physics Informed Neural Networks (fundamental research)
Research group: Data Analysis and Modeling in Medicine
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hesser
Additional information: Background in mathematics with experience in
machine learning and PDEs or computer science with good background in
machine learning (ideally physics informed neural networks) but also
with a good math background
Machine Learning and Model-based controller (applied research)
Research group: Data Analysis and Modeling in Medicine
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hesser
Additional information: Background in machine learning (must) and model-
based controllers (beneficial): mathematics, computer science or
engineering (such as electrical engineering, robotics)
Biomedical Modeling with PDEs and Machine Learning (applied research) (2
PhD positions)
Research group: Data Analysis and Modeling in Medicine
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Hesser
Additional information: Background in PDEs (mathematics or computer
science) and machine learning
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: AI based patient-specific MRI acquisition
optimization
Research group: Medical Physics in Radiology, DKFZ
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Mark Ladd / PD Dr. Tristan Anselm Kuder
Start: Position available immediately
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Sequence development for a local breast gradient
coil
Research group: Medical Physics in Radiology, DKFZ
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Mark Ladd / PD Dr. Tristan Anselm Kuder
Start: Position available immediately
New numerical schemes and parallel algorithms in scientific computing (2
PhD positions)
Research group: Application Specific Computing
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Robert Strzodka
Start: Positions available immediately
Additional information
Required documents:
CV
Letter of motivation
Most recent or final transcript of records
Names and contact information of three references
All documents must be uploaded as one PDF via our application portal.
Deadline for applications: July 15, 2023
There will be interviews between the group leaders and potential candidates to
discuss the specifics of the respective positions.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Please
note that applications will only be accepted via the application portal, not
via email.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified
female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe
disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified.
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