PhD in Theoretical and Computational Biophysics

We invite applications for a PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, in the field of theoretical and computational biophysics. The successful candidate will work on theory and simulation of complex biological systems. Starting date is September 2026 with some flexibility depending on the candidate’s availability.

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The project will focus on the development and application of coarse-grained computer simulations and continuum theory to understand the physics of remodeling and growth of cellular fluid lipid membranes. In particular, the project will focus on the effect of curvature and deformations on the stability of double membrane systems such as the nuclear envelope. The project will involve collaboration with experimental colleagues in biophysics and cell biology.

The PhD project will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. Felix Frey in the new Physics of Living Matter group, which is part of the Soft Matter and Biological Physics division at the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education at Eindhoven University of Technology.

We are looking for a motivated candidate with a master's degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related subject with interest in computational and theoretical work on biological systems. Ideally, the candidate has already experience with programming.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Dr. Felix Frey directly at f.f.f.frey1@tue.nl.

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