Doctoral Researcher in Computational Biology / Biomathematics / Biosystems Engineering | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This doctoral position focuses on computational biology and metabolic engineering within the Analysis and Redesign of Biological Networks group at the Max Planck Institute in Magdeburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for building stoichiometric and kinetic metabolic models of microorganisms and applying advanced computational methods to analyze these models. A key objective is identifying intervention strategies to maximize the synthesis of specific products. Day-to-day tasks involve integrating experimental data to refine models, supporting an iterative design-build-test-learn cycle, and combining bioprocess optimization concepts with metabolic engineering strategies. The role requires an excellent academic background in computational or systems biology, mathematics, or engineering, ideally coupled with experience in mathematical modeling and optimization. This is a fixed-term contract offering a creative, inspiring atmosphere and opportunities for international networking.