Calcium spiking with cumulative refractoriness - statistics of
the fluctuations and implications for Calcium signaling
We are looking for a PhD candidate to theoretically explore
models of noisy spike-generating cellular signalling systems for
which the intracellular Calcium dynamics is a prominent example.
Methods will be developed within the frameworks of the theory of
stochastic processes, statistical physics and nonlinear dynamics.
The project is a collaboration between the research groups of Martin
Falcke (Max-Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine Berlin and
Humboldt University Berlin) and Benjamin Lindner (Bernstein Center
for Computational Neuroscience Berlin and Humboldt University
Berlin) and the PhD students of both groups are expected to closely
collaborate.
The successful candidate should have a degree in physics (a
background in physical biology is desirable but not obligatory),
expertise in analytical calculations, programming skills (C++ or C,
Python, LaTeX, Linux), and excellent command of the English
language, good communication skills, and team spirit.
Funding is provided for three years, starting at the latest February
1, 2019. For details on the doctoral examination process at the
Physics Department of Humboldt University Berlin, see https://fakultaeten.hu-berlin.de/en/mnf/wisskar/promotionen/index_html?set_language=en.
Applications, including a letter of motivation, a CV, and a list of
three potential referees should be sent by email to
me
benjamin.lindner@physik.hu-berlin.de
(cc to nikola.schrenk@bccn-berlin.de)
The deadline for applications is December 31st 2018, however, later
applications might also be considered.
HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and
teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to
apply. Severely disabled applicants
with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential
consideration. People with an immigration background are
specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return
your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
Kind regards,
Benjamin Lindner
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Benjamin Lindner
Professor for
Theory of Complex Systems and Neurophysics
Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin
Philippstr. 13, Haus 2, 10115 Berlin
Room: 1.17, phone: 0049(0)302093 6336
Department of Physics Humboldt University Berlin
Newtonstr. 15 12489 Berlin
Room: 3.408, phone: 0049(0)302093 7934
http://people.physik.hu-berlin.de/~lindner/index.html
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