Center for Systems Biology Dresden is delighted to offer the fully funded fellowships on a competitive basis. ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows are independent and have the opportunity to collaborate with more than one research group to bridge between disciplines.

Elbe Postdoctoral Fellows Program seek strong postdoctoral researchers with backgrounds in Computational Biology, Theoretical Physics, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cell and Developmental Biology and a strong interest to work in the cross-disciplinary environment of the CSBD.

Who May Eligible:

To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Applicants must be a postdoctoral researcher
• Applicants must be with backgrounds in Computational Biology, Theoretical Physics, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or Cell and Developmental Biology and a strong interest to work in the cross-disciplinary environment of the CSBD.

How to Apply & Competitions Rules:

To participate, the applicants must submit an online application form through the given link: https://converia.pks.mpg.de/frontend/index.php

Rules:

• To apply, fill the online application form and upload a single pdf file containing
  • A cover letter
  • CV
  • Publication list
  • A summary of previous research (max. 1 page) and
  • A concisely worded research statement of the proposed work during your stay at CSBD (1-2 pages), preferably oriented towards the mission and interests of the Center.
• Also, arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted online.

Benefits:

• The CSBD provides 2-3 year fully funded positions in an international and cross-disciplinary research environment.
• The CSBD provides an international research environment with a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary work and career development.
• ELBE Postdoctoral Fellows benefit from close collaborations with scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG), the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (MPI-PKS), and the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) as well as from full access to state-of-the-art research facilities and infrastructure on the campus.
• The appointment is typically for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension to three years in total.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline is October 4, 2018.

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