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Postdoctoral researchers at the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD) will develop mathematics with a view to solving open problems in the life sciences. We interface with nearby experimental groups, enabling interactions with biologists for maximal scientific impact. We are committed to curiosity-driven fundamental research and to transferring concepts and structures from mathematics into biological sciences. Successful candidates should be willing to closely collaborate with at least one of the research groups of the institute.\nWe are particularly seeking to hire in applied and computational areas of mathematics like:\nApplied Algebraic Geometry and Topology\nComputational Geometry / Topology\nDifferential Equations, Stochastics, and Mathematical Modelling\nMathematical Statistics and Data Science\nWe also hire in fields exploring the interaction of mathematics and the sciences like:\nAlgebraic Statistics\nBioinformatics\nCombinatorics and Applied Algebraic Geometry\nComputer Algebra\nData Science / Mathematics of Data\nDynamical Systems and Differential Equations\nInformation Geometry\nHigher Structures and Category Theory\nFluid Dynamics\nInformation Theory and Network Analysis\nMathematical Biology\nMathematical Machine Learning / Theory of Deep Learning\nMathematical and Theoretical Physics\nStochastic Topology\nYour Qualifications:\nDoctoral degree (PhD) in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.\nA strong research track record in one or more of the areas above.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate and develop mathematical approaches to scientific questions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.\nAbility to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment, including with researchers from the life sciences.\nOur offer:\nA 2-year full-time postdoc position with the possibility of extension.\nA diversified job in a dynamic international team in a renowned research institution\nSalary according to TVöD Bund, up to E13 based on qualifications and experience\n31 days vacation\nFurther benefits of German public service: annual special payment, comprehensive insurance and VBL pension (Federal and State Employee Retirement Fund)\nDiscounted Jobticket and good public transport connections\nA positive work-life balance, including family and childcare support\nNo teaching duties, but the possibility to engage with international graduate students\nCareer development and training through the Max Planck Society network\nYour application:\nPlease submit your complete application online at https://careers.mpi-cbg.de/jobs/68057952/Postdoctoral-Researcher-in-Applied-and-Computational-Mathematics/ by 10 November 2026, stating 2026-PostDoc-AppliedMathematics-1120. Kindly include the following materials:\nCurriculum Vitae (CV) including publication list\nA one-page statement of research interests and scientific achievements (~500 words)\nTwo reference letters (uploaded directly or confidentially sent to )\nInquiries about scientific fields can be sent to Heather Harrington () or Türkü Özlüm Çelik (). Questions regarding contract, compensation or benefits may be addressed to .\nThe Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, and other components of identity.\nThe Max Planck Society specifically aims to increase the proportion of women in the areas in which they are underrepresented. We therefore explicitly invite women to apply.\nThe Max Planck Society is further committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.\nThe Max Planck Society supports the compatibility of family and career and is certified according to the \"berufundfamilie\" (\"job and family\") audit.\nWhen you submit a job application to MPI-CBG, you are transmitting personal data. Please refer to our privacy notice for details how we collect and process information according to Art. 13 of the Datenschutz-Grundverordnung. 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