Alexey Mikaberidze

Alexey Mikaberidze, Professor of Plant Diseases and Crop Protection at the University of Göttingen , is hiring a postdoc in mathematical modeling of fungal plant disease dynamics . The project sits at the intersection of mathematical biology , plant pathology , epidemiology , and crop protection , with a focus on foliar fungal diseases of wheat. The successful candidate will develop deterministic and stochastic models (including ODEs , PDEs , and spore dispersal models) across scales from single leaves to field epidemics, and fit models to image-based phenotyping data. The research also includes ecological and evolutionary questions, such as how leaf-scale fitness traits scale up to drive epidemics and how pathogens adapt to resistant cultivars and fungicides. This is a 100% E13 TV-L position for 2.5 years , with possible extension. The start date is 1 February 2027 or shortly after . The postdoc is expected to frame and lead an independent project within a supportive, interdisciplinary group combining experimental plant pathology, epidemiology, and mathematical modeling. Eligibility highlights: PhD or near-PhD in theoretical/mathematical biology, applied mathematics, physics, or another quantitative field; alternatively, a PhD in biological or agricultural sciences with strong quantitative research experience. Strong dynamical-systems modeling and scientific programming skills are required, preferably in Python. Fluent English is required; German is a plus. Application deadline: 11 September 2026. Details and application are available via the linked posting.