PhD Position in Digital Twins of Embryonic Development 100%, Basel, fixed-term 05.10.2026 | Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) Computational Biology Group

This PhD position focuses on developing mathematical and computational models for digital twins of embryonic development, integrating quantitative imaging data. Key responsibilities include building mechanistic models and simulations, publishing research, and contributing to open-source tools. Applicants need a Master's degree, strong biology and mathematical modeling skills, and programming experience.

• The Computational Biology Group (Prof Dagmar Iber) at D-BSSE develops digital twins of embryonic development using image-based mechanistic modelling and simulation.
• Organogenesis, the formation of organs during embryonic development, depends on tightly coordinated cell signalling, growth and mechanics.
• We work closely with experimental collaborators and develop open-source simulation tools.
• The PhD position focuses on developing mathematical and computational models of mouse and human development. You will:
• develop data-based, mechanistic models and simulations of tissue development
• contribute to the group's open-source simulation tools and to teaching
• We are looking for a self-motivated candidate who is enthusiastic about developing data-based mathematical models in developmental biology. The position suits someone with training in biology, mathematical modelling and scientific computing.
• a solid understanding of developmental, cell and molecular biology, and the ability to interpret experimental and imaging data
• Close collaboration with leading experimental groups
• Support for your scientific development, including conference travel and training

• During the PhD you may also work with finite element methods (e.g. COMSOL) and C++ software. Prior experience with these is not required.
• A PhD position in an interdisciplinary, international research environment at the interface of mathematics, computing and biology