Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) in Topological Data Analysis

at  MaxPlanckInstitut fr Molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik MPICBG

MAX-PLANCK-INSTITUT FÜR MOLEKULARE ZELLBIOLOGIE UND GENETIK (MPI-CBG)

Currently about 500 employees work at the institute, representing over 50 nations and a wide range of scientific expertise. As an employer, MPI-CBG offers a diverse working environment that fosters open communication, with a positive work-life balance and strong focus on community. Our support for families includes flexible working hours and partnerships with 3 nearby day care centers. Our dedicated International Office provides support with the relocation process, including visa applications, housing, and other matters. The official language of the institute is English.
Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) in Topological Data Analysis
English

WORKING FIELD:

We are looking for internationally recognized scholars from the mathematical sciences with a research profile in applied and/or computational topology with experience working in biology, statistics, machine learning, modelling, dynamical systems and/or optimization. We encourage pioneering projects that transcend disciplinary boundaries.
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) and the adjacent Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) pursue a mission to advance multiscale biological discovery through innovative and cutting-edge mathematics, physics, and computation. With the recent appointment of Prof Heather Harrington as director at MPI-CBG and CSBD the institute is heavily investing in expanding mathematics for living systems.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates should hold a PhD in mathematics or related fields, ideally awarded within the past seven years, and have postdoctoral research experience. An anticipated start date would be Autumn 2025.
Junior group leaders receive a competitive core support package with funds for postdocs, PhD students and technical staff which can be expanded by attracting external third-party funding. Funding for equipment, workshops, and travel is provided. Successful candidates will develop an independent research program in an interactive and cross-disciplinary environment, benefiting from access to our technology platforms and facilities, including high-performance computing infrastructure. The MPI-CBG also provides access to a rich collaborative network within the Max Planck Society, specificially the Max Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS), and close links to our partner university, the Technische Universität Dresden. Group leaders contribute to scientific and operational administration, engage with our predoc and postdoc programs, and represent the institute at various external meetings and scientific bodies.

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