AG — Prof. Heiko Rieger — Statistical Physics
PhD position in Computational Biophysics
A PhD position is available in the Theoretical Physics Department of the Saarland University in the group of Prof. Heiko Rieger. The project consists in the modeling of long-range force transmission between cells via the contraction of the extracellular matrix, and aims at explaining recently observed searching behaviours of immune cells. The project takes place in a collaboration with the department of engineering of the University of Luxembourg. A part of the project will be dedicated to the modeling of the deformation of collagen networks under the contraction of a cell, which will be mainly supervised by Dr. Lars Beex from the Legato Team of the University of Luxembourg. The other side of the project will consist in the modeling of cell motility within the deformed extracellular matrix, and will be mainly supervised by Dr. Hugues Meyer at Saarland University.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in statistical physics and/or in computational mechanics. The PhD student will benefit from the very dense scientific community in bio-physics and bio-engineering at Saarland University, in particular due to the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1027 dedicated to the physical modeling of non-equilibrium processes in biological systems.
To apply for the offered position, the candidates should send a curriculum vitae directly to Dr. Hugues Meyer: (hugues.meyer@uni-saarland.de.)
Position is currently filled.
Postdoc position in Theoretical Biophysics
A postdoc position is available in the Theoretical Physics Department of the Saarland University in the group of Heiko Rieger. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, theoretical chemistry, applied mathematics or engineering. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with theoretical modeling experiences in biophysics and strong computational skills. The projects will be integrated into the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1027 on “Physical modeling of non-equilibrium processes in biological systems” and will investigate mechano-chemical cellular processes including cytoskeleton dynamics, membrane mechanics, and reaction networks. All projects would be in extensive and close collaborations with the experimental groups in the SFB 1027.
Applicants should have a PhD in theoretical physics, theoretical chemistry, applied mathematics or engineering. Experience with large-scale computer simulations and with molecular dynamics and / or Monte Carlo and / or FEM methods is desired. Research experience in theoretical biophysics, in particular on a cellular level, would be beneficial.
The postdoctoral appointment is for 2 years, prolongation for a 3rd year is possible, and the starting date is negotiable, preferentially as soon as possible. The salary will accord to the respective collective agreement, i.e. TV-L E13.
To apply for the offered position, the candidates should send a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a research statement to Heiko Rieger (h.rieger@mx.uni-saarland.de) and arrange for two recommendation letters (at least) to be sent directly to the same e-mail address.
Position is currently filled.
Postdoc position in Computational Quantum Many-Body Theory
A postdoc position is available in the Theoretical Physics Department of the Saarland University in the group of Heiko Rieger. The successful candidate is expected to work on the theory of non-equilibrium quantum relaxation, thermalization, and quantum phase transitions in interacting quantum many body systems. A particular focus will be on the effect of disorder on higher-dimensional bosonic and quantum spin systems and on many-body localization. The challenging task of investigating quantum many-body systems with disorder will be tackled using various quantum Monte Carlo techniques (finite temperature and variational) for which reason experience with continuous time cluster QMC, worm algorithms, stochastic series expansion or stochastic Greens functions is expected. The applicant will find in the Theoretical Physics Department of the Saarland University a stimulating research environment for the theory of quantum technology with groups working on quantum optics (Giovanny Morigi), quantum information (Frank Wilhelm-Mauch) and quantum statistical physics (Heiko Rieger).
Applicants should have a PhD in Theoretical Physics and a solid background in computational approaches to quantum many-body systems, preferentially quantum Monte Carlo methods.
The postdoctoral appointment is for 2 years and the starting date is negotiable, preferentially as soon as possible. Salary will accord to the respective collective agreement, i.e. TV-L E13
To apply for the offered position, the candidates should send a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a research statement to Heiko Rieger (h.rieger@mx.uni-saarland.de) and arrange for two recommendation letters (at least) to be sent directly to the same e-mail address.
Applications are welcome immediately, and will be accepted till the position is filled.
Position is currently filled.
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