We are seeking a motivated candidate to join the biophysics group in the Routier lab . The project will involve mechanical modeling (FEM) and 3D image analysis of living plant cells. A background in Biophysics, Physics, Computer Sciences or Mathematics is required. Biology students with a strong interest in physics and programming are encouraged to apply. Experience with modeling or programming (C++, python, matlab) are a strong asset.

The PhD student will model cell growth to understand how biological shapes are generated from a physics perspective [1]. The project is based computational simulations of physical forces [2] and 3D image analysis [3]. The candidate will work in close collaboration with experimentalists (physicists and biologists) from the Routier lab and Kierzkowski lab in the Research Institute in Plant Biology ( IRBV ) at University of Montreal .

Please send your candidature directly to the PhD supervisor (Anne-Lise Routier, [email protected] ) before July 14 ^th , 2024 . Only complete candidature files will be considered:

· motivation letter and research interests (1 page max)

· CV (1 to 2 pages max)

· university grade records

· email addresses of 2 referees.

Recommended readings:

[1] “Cellular basis of growth in plants: geometry matters.” Kierzkowski & Routier-Kierzkowska, Current Opinion in Plant Biology 47, 56-63 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2018.09.008

[2] https://morphographx.org/morphomechanx/

[3] “MorphoGraphX: A platform for quantifying morphogenesis in 4D” Barbier de Reuille, Routier-Kierzkowska et al. , eLife 4, e05864 (2015). http://dx.doi.org/10.7554/eLife.05864 .

More information about our research: https://routierlab.com/