The Faculty of Technology has the following job opening: 
from January 1, 2027:
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
Research Position (m/f/d) (Postdoc) in Biomathematics
ID: Wiss26064
- starting: as soon as possible
- Vollzeit
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The position is based in the area of stochastic models in biology and biochemistry. The former focus on genealogical processes under various combinations of evolutionary forces such as mutation, selection, and recombination (until December 2026, they shall be worked on within Project C1 of CRC 1283); the latter refers to probability distributions of combinatorial structures, which are relevant for biological macromolecules (such as RNA secondary structures, for example).
Your Tasks
- research on stochastic models in biology and biochemistry (100%, from January 1, 2027: 70%)
from January 1, 2027:
- teaching (4 LVS, 25%)
- participation in the organisational and administrative tasks of the group (5 %)
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (2 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Vollzeit
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
Your Profile
We expect
- completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master or equivalent) in mathematics, biomathematics, or mathematical statistical physics
- PhD in mathematics, biomathematics, or mathematical statistical physics
- solid knowledge in probability theory
- solid knowledge of spoken and written English
- independent, self-reliant and committed way of working
- ability to work in a team
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 09.04.2026
Contact
Prof. Dr. Ellen Baake
+49 521 106 4896
ebaake@techfak.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Technische Fakultät - AG Biomathematik
Prof. Dr. Ellen Baake
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Ellen Baake
+49 521 106 4896
ebaake@techfak.uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Technische Fakultät - AG Biomathematik
Prof. Dr. Ellen Baake
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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