Postdoctoral fellow position: “Simulation-based inference of single-particle tracking microscopy”

This project is part of the SCALE Cluster of Excellence initiative of Frankfurt Goethe University. It will be carried out in the Theoretical and Computational Biophysics [CovinoLab] led by Roberto Covino at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies [FIAS], in a strong partnership with the Single Molecule Biophysics group led by Mike Heilemann at Goethe University [HeilemannLab].

Postdoc (m/f/d)

The project focuses on developing and applying an innovative computational framework that integrates artificial intelligence and physics-based computer simulations to extract reduced quantitative models from super-resolution single-particle tracking experiments of plasma membrane receptor assembly. The self-assembly of receptors in cellular membranes is a fundamental process in biology. Understanding its biophysics and biological implications requires groundbreaking approaches, which you will advance. You will be embedded in a highly interdisciplinary environment and interact intensely with experimental collaborators to develop new quantitative models of fundamental biological systems. 

Ideally, you have:

  • An excellent PhD in computational sciences (physics, biophysics, mathematics, computer science, or theoretical chemistry).
  • Excellent communication skills and working proficiency in English.
  • A strong interest in interdisciplinary research, method development, and bridging theory with experiments.
  • A strong experience in programming (Python, etc.) and machine learning (PyTorch, Tensorflow).
  • A highly inspiring work environment. 
  • Excellent research infrastructure and dedicated mentoring.
  • A very competitive salary and social benefits.
  • Excellent opportunities for training and career development.
  • You will have the opportunity to live in Frankfurt am Main, a vibrant and exciting cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe.
  • A motivation letter stressing why you want to do a postdoc in the field and our lab.
  • A detailed curriculum vitae containing academic qualifications, research experiences, skills, and a publication list where you highlight your contribution.
  • Name and contact information of at least two references.

We offer:

  • A highly inspiring work environment. 
  • Excellent research infrastructure and dedicated mentoring.
  • A very competitive salary and social benefits.
  • Excellent opportunities for training and career development.
  • You will have the opportunity to live in Frankfurt am Main, a vibrant and exciting cosmopolitan city at the heart of Europe.
  • A motivation letter stressing why you want to do a postdoc in the field and our lab.
  • A detailed curriculum vitae containing academic qualifications, research experiences, skills, and a publication list where you highlight your contribution.
  • Name and contact information of at least two references.

Applications may be submitted until December 31, 2023 but interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible.

Required documents:

Please send all documents as a single pdf file to [covino_at_fias.uni-frankfurt.de].

For any further questions, please contact Dr. Roberto Covino [covino_at_fias.uni-frankfurt.de]

The FIAS and Covino Lab are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.