The Multiscale Mathematical Biology group at Leiden University is pleased to offer Ph.D. and Postdoc positions within the NWO Gravitation project Green Tissue Engineering (GreenTE). The successful candidates will engage in revolutionary multidisciplinary mechanobiology research to unravel how plants sense and respond to mechanical stimuli, with the aim of improving plant regeneration, seed longevity, and disease resistance.
SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:
| Position | Ph.D. Student | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Master’s degree in relevant field | Ph.D. in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or related fields |
| Proficiency in mathematical and computational modeling | Expertise in mathematical modeling and simulation | |
| Experience or strong interest in plant development and regeneration | Prior experience in plant tissue growth and 3D simulation models | |
| Research Focus | Mathematical and computational modeling of plant development and regeneration | Extend plant tissue simulation codes and models to 3D |
| Collaborate within the GreenTE consortium | Collaborate with experimental and theoretical scientists | |
| Supervision | Co-supervised by Prof. Dolf Weijers and Prof. Jasper van der Gucht | Co-supervised by Prof. Dolf Weijers and Prof. Jasper van der Gucht |
| Location | Faculty of Science, Leiden University | Faculty of Science, Leiden University |
| Application Deadline | September 9, 2024 | September 9, 2024 |
| Contact | Roeland Merks (merksrmh@math.leidenuniv.nl) | Roeland Merks (merksrmh@math.leidenuniv.nl) |
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- Historic Foundation: Established in 1575 by William of Orange, Leiden University was created as a bastion of freedom and learning during a time of religious conflict, making it a beacon of intellectual tolerance in Europe.
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Eligibility For 2024 Scholarships At Leiden University
- Ph.D. Student:
- Master’s degree in Proficiency in mathematical and computational modeling
- Experience or strong interest in plant development and regeneration
- Postdoctoral Researcher:
- Ph.D. in Mathematics, Biology, Physics, or related fields
- Expertise in mathematical modeling and simulation
- Prior experience in plant tissue growth and three-dimensional simulation models
Description For 2024 Scholarships At Leiden University
- Engage in mathematical and computational modeling of plant development and regeneration
- Extend plant tissue simulation codes and models of plant tissue growth to three dimensions
- Collaborate with experimental and theoretical scientists in the GreenTE consortium
- Co-supervised by Prof. Dolf Weijers and Prof. Jasper van der Gucht of Wageningen University
- Based at the Faculty of Science of Leiden University with the Multiscale Mathematical Biology group
How To Apply For 2024 Scholarships At Leiden University
Interested candidates may apply through the following links:
- Ph.D. Student
- Postdoctoral
For inquiries, contact Roeland Merks at merksrmh@math.leidenuniv.nl. Please note that applications by e-mail cannot be considered.
Last Date for Apply: September 9th, 2024