Job Description

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.


Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne


make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in


science, technology, and administration.



We offer a postdoctoral research position (f/m/x) In the


Statistical Physics and Quantitative Biology group (PI


Michael Lässig) at the Institute for Biological Physics, Uni-

versity of Cologne (Germany). This is an opportunity for an


exceptionally qualified physicist to work on cutting-edge


topics in evolution. Our work is focused on predictive


analysis of viral and cancer systems, based on biophysical


and immunological molecular models. Current empirical


projects include evolution and control of fast-evolving


viruses (influenza, SARS-CoV-2) and the immunogenicity


of cancer cell populations. Applicants should have a strong


background in statistical physics and a genuine interest


in evolutionary biology and in data analysis of complex


dynamical systems. For more details, see the lab website


https://www.thp.uni-koeln.de/~lassig.


Our group is funded by the ERC and embedded in the


Collaborative Research Center Predictability in Evolution, a


leading consortium in experimental and theoretical studies


of evolutionary processes. It offers an exciting interdis-

ciplinary research environment at the interface between


physics and quantitative biology.

YOUR PROFILE

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Doctoral degree in theoretical physics or another


relevant field

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Strong track record in quantitative analysis and


matching research interests

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Interest in the scientific focus of the group and the


research center

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Excellent written and oral communication skills


in English

WE OFFER

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An exciting, interactive and multi-faceted research


environment

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A diverse working environment with equal


opportunities

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Support in balancing work and family life

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Extensive advanced training opportunities

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Occupational health management offers

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Flexible working time models

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Opportunity to work remotely



The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities


and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially


in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North


Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG


NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all


suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality,


ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual


orientation and identity.



The position is available immediately on a full-time basis


(39,83 hours per week). It is limited to 2 years with the


possibility of an extension. If the applicant meets the


relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications,


the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L


of the pay scale for the German public sector.



Please send your application (without a photo), proof of the


required qualifications, and two letters of reference online


to https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.


The reference number is Wiss2511-10. The application


deadline is 31.12.2025


For further inquiries, please contact Stephan Kleinbölting


(skleinbo@uni-koeln.de).

Postdoctoral Position (f/m/x) in Statistical Physics of Evolution

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Institute for Biological Physics & CRC 1310