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Post Doc: Learning interactions in collective cell migration Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Vici funded 2.5-year postdoc position; salary minimum €3,546 and maximum €5,538 gross per month on a full-time basis.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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The Broedersz group in the Section for Physics of Living Systems at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offering a 2.5-year postdoctoral position on the non-equilibrium statistical physics of collective cell migration.
The project focuses on uncovering the fundamental interaction rules that govern how cells move together in multicellular systems. This biological process is central to development, immune responses, and cancer progression, and the team aims to understand how cell–cell interactions shape collective migration dynamics.
You will join a theory group described as a worldwide leader in the statistical physics of living systems, working in an interactive and collaborative environment within the Physics department. The research combines rigorous statistical mechanics with active matter physics and data-driven modelling, with a strong emphasis on statistical inference and AI methods that can infer interaction rules directly from multicellular migration experiments.
The position is embedded in a broader interdisciplinary setting at the Faculty of Science of VU Amsterdam, where research is described as experimentally technical, computational, and interdisciplinary. The advert highlights an inclusive and diverse research culture, opportunities to work with PhD candidates and postdocs, and a setting that encourages publication in high-impact journals and presentation at international conferences.
This is a research-focused opportunity for a motivated scientist who wants to contribute to understanding how complex biological functions emerge from interactions between individual cells.
Funding details
Vici funded 2.5-year postdoc position; salary minimum €3,546 and maximum €5,538 gross per month on a full-time basis.
What's required
A PhD degree in Physics is required. Preference is given to candidates with a background in theoretical physics, statistical physics, soft matter physics, or biological physics. Experience with inference or machine learning tools and basic programming is a plus. All application documents must be written in English.
How to apply
Submit the application through the AcademicTransfer apply link. Include a cover letter of one page maximum, a CV, a list of grades from your last higher education diploma, a publication list if relevant, and the contact details of three references. Do not apply by email.
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