Call for Applications – Postdoctoral Fellowship in Signalling Dynamics in Cells and Tissues

The German research chair, Prof. Nick Monk at AIMS Ghana, in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Kevin Thurley at the Universitätsklinikum (University of Bonn, Germany), is offering postdoctoral fellowships at the AIMS Ghana Research Centre in Accra. These fellowships are made available and funded by the DAAD to promote international academic exchange as well as educational co-operation with developing countries through a variety of funding and scholarship programs.

Scientific interests
We are looking for excellent candidates with strong interest in research in Mathematical Modelling of Cell and Tissue Dynamics. The research topics will be mathematical, motivated by processes involved in the regulation of the spatiotemporal dynamics of cells and tissues, with particular emphasis on embryonic development and immunology.

Among others, we are seeking for candidates with a strong interest in one of the following areas:

• Mathematical modelling.
• Mathematical biology and medicine.
• Differential Equation models and Dynamical Systems.
• Spatial Pattern Formation.
• Numerical Solution of Differential Equation and stochastic models.

Eligibility

• A Ph.D. degree in mathematical sciences / theoretical physics (Ph.D. graduation at most 6 years before the start of the fellowship).
• Strong interest and background in one of the areas indicated above.
• Research experience in mathematical biology is a strong advantage.
• Excellent academic and research track record.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Good coding / numerical simulation skills (e.g. Python, Matlab, C and similar) are an advantage.
• Preferably a national of an African country

Deadline: 29th November, 2025

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