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Job Summary
Position Details
The position is located within the research group Computational Anatomy and Physiology of the department Modeling and Simulation of Complex Processesand on a part-time basis (38 % 1497 hours per week)limited for three years. A temporary extension of working hours can be considered provided sufficient funding is available. 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.
Background & Context
Calcium dynamics in the human heart muscle is stochastic regulated by discrete release events of ion a DFG-funded project we investigate jointly with HU Berlin / MDC the interplay between stochasticiy of calcium dynamics and the excitation propagation in the heart in particular for reentry or spiral rotors.
Your Tasks
In close collaboration with the HU partner you extend the EMI model implementation in the Kaskade 7 finite element package for inclusion of more complex ionic models and statistical models of calcium dynamics. You conduct simulations in different regimes and extract relevant correlations publish the findings in international journals and present them at conferences.
Your Profile
- A completed masters degree (or equivalent) in computer science mathematics or related disciplines
- Proficiency in modern C software development
- Experience with numerical algorithms for partial differential equations (finite element methods iterative solvers Runge-Kutta time stepping) and corresponding software (preferably the DUNE libraries)
- Knowledge of electrophysiology models
- Interest in international and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Good command of written and spoken English
What you can expect
We offer a friendly work environment with flexible work and meeting times excellent equipment and a challenging professional environment
as well as- an active onboarding process to provide new employees with the skills and knowledge that are important to their success in our institute and their careers
- a varied future-oriented and responsible field of activity
- professional training opportunities and support in professional development
- an additional pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days annual leave flexible working hours (flexitime)
- a salary based on TV-L (collective agreement for the public service of the federal states) in accordance with qualifications and professional experience with annual bonus payment
- capital allowance of up to 150 per month or alternatively a BVG job ticket plus the remaining balance
- the use of canteens and sports programs of the Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) at reduced rates.
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply since women are under-represented in natural sciences and ZIB seeks to increase the proportion of women in this field.
Please apply via our online application form byMay 13 2026 submitting your complete application including a curriculum vitae in tabular form and the standard supporting documents.
For further information about the position please refer to our or contact Dr. Martin Weiser ().
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