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Computational Modelling Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in computational modelling in germany
167 professors found
Professor of Medical Informatics
Universitätsmedizin Greifswald
Germany
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Clinical Informatics
Reproducible Research
Computational Modelling
University of Cologne
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Solid Mechanics
Domain Decomposition
Computational Science
Computational Modelling
Professorship for automation technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Research Interests
Industrial Automation
Control System
Industrial Application
Computational Modelling
Systems Engineering
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Germany
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Traffic Management
Computational Modelling
Flow Modeling
Junior Professor
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Germany
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Metabolic Biology
Computational Biology
Systems Biology
Has grant
University of Rostock
Germany
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computational Modelling
Cell Signaling
Monte Carlo Simulation
Professor
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Systems Biology
Hybrid Systems
Petri Net
Professor
TU Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Solid Mechanics
Electromagnetic
Electromechanics
Hysteresis Modeling
Computational Mechanics
Professor
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Linguistics
Artificial Intelligence
Computational Modelling
Programming Language
System Dynamics
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Popular positions
Max Planck School of Cognition
Germany
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8 months ago
The Max Planck School of Cognition offers a prestigious, fully-funded PhD programme based in Leipzig, Germany, with affiliated universities and research institutions across Germany, London, and Nijmegen. This four-year doctoral programme is designed for outstanding international applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, focusing on the multidisciplinary study of cognition. The programme bridges gaps between disciplines such as artificial intelligence, biology, cognitive neuroscience, genetic...
Computer Science
Neurology
Psychiatry
+14 more
8 months ago
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Germany
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3 weeks ago
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2027 are being promoted for Master's and PhD study in Germany . The post describes the programme as fully funded and highlights interest in STEM , environmental science , and humanities for international students. Funding is described as including a stipend , tuition , and a mobility allowance . The application window is noted as Spring 2027 , opening on 15 January 2027 and closing on 1 March 2027 . This is a scholarship announcement rather than a job openin...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
+3 more
3 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization
Germany
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3 months ago
The Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) in Göttingen, Germany is advertising several postdoctoral researcher positions in the Department of Living Matter Physics. The research focus is statistical physics , especially nonequilibrium statistical physics and active matter , with theoretical and computational work on the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department is led by Ramin Golestanian and includes a collaborative, interdisciplinary envi...
Computer Science
Biology
Mathematics
+7 more
3 months ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen
Germany
Research Interests
Radiology
Medical Imaging
Pet Imaging
Brain Tumor
Neuroimaging
Professor
University Medical Center Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Nanomagnetism
Glioblastoma
Has grant
Professor
Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
Germany
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Neurology
Neuroscience
Hypothalamus
Olfactory Science
Has grant
Opportunities these professors hire for
Tobias Moser
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Germany
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1 week ago
PhD position available at the Institute for Auditory Neuroscience (IAN), Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Germany. The project sits at the intersection of auditory neuroscience , experimental neurophysiology , computational modeling , and AI . The team aims to develop a digital twin of the auditory system to design and optimize sound-coding strategies for an optical cochlear implant . The work is part of CAIMed and EKFZ-OT (Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies). This is not only ...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
+9 more
1 week ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
Germany
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2 weeks ago
PhD position at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon in Germany on physics-guided digital twin development for composition-process-structure-property modeling of magnesium alloys . This opportunity is focused on materials science and computational modeling, with strong relevance to physics, engineering, and alloy design. The post is located in Geesthacht, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany . Applicants should review the full vacancy details on the linked DAAD page for eligibility and application instructions. No f...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+2 more
2 weeks ago
Ulm University
Closing soon
Germany
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3 weeks ago
Closing soon
PhD position in Energy Storage and Thermal Energy at the Institute for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ulm University, Germany . The project focuses on pumped thermal energy storage (PTES) / Carnot batteries based on the Brayton cycle , a promising approach for storing electrical energy as heat and supporting the decarbonization of energy supply. The doctoral researcher will work on dynamic system modeling of realistic PTES systems, validation of components using experimental data or data sheets,...
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Energy Storage
+5 more
3 weeks ago
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