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The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technologies, Chair of Data-Driven Analysis and Design of Materials, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position as of 01.01.2026 on a temporary basis for the duration of the project "SFB ELAINE" ending on 30.06.2029:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - image-based modelling

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Start date
as of 01.01.2026
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Working hours
 full-time with 40 hours
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Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
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Location Rostock
Tender number
 P 175/2025
Limitation limited until 30.06.2029
Application time 2025-12-17

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Julia Kluth
Phone number: 0381/498-1317

Department:

Prof. Dr. Berit Zeller-Plumhoff
Phone number: 0381/498-9620
E-mail: berit.zeller-plumhoff@uni-rostock.de

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • research in the field of image-based modelling of angiogenesis and tissue remodelling for electrically active implants with the aim of scientific qualification (doctorate)
  • develop and implement coupled agent-based and finite element models for angiogenesis subject to electrostimulation
  • model chondrocyte migration and differentiation
  • model bone healing
  • implement surrogate models
  • micro computed tomography imaging of implants and their tissue interface
  • collaborate with project partners
  • present your research at scientific conferences and publish them in peer-reviewed journals

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed university degree (diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in mathematics, physics, engineering, materials science or a comparable field with at least good results
  • experience in mathematical modelling and simulation
  • experience in working with Python or C/C++
  • prior knowledge in implants and their interaction with the body is desirable
  • proficiency in the English language, both written and spoken, is required
  • knowledge of the German language or the willingness to learn it in a short time
  • willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification
  • strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and good communication skills

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 17.12.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

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We look forward to receiving your application!