Postdoctoral Researcher – Infectious Disease Dynamics: Mathematical Modelling

The Theoretical Biology Group at the Institute of Integrative Biology ETH Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral position in infectious disease dynamics co-supervised by Professors Sebastian Bonhoeffer and Roland Regoes. The start is envisaged in fall 2025 or later.

The joint group of Profs. Bonhoeffer and Regoes works on infectious disease dynamics using a broad range of mathematical, computational, and experimental approaches to study the population dynamics and evolution of infectious pathogens on both the within and between-host level (1,2,3,4,5). The group has worked on a large variety of viral and bacterial pathogens of humans and animals and uses mostly E.coli, bacteriophages and plasmids to study epidemiological and evolutionary processes in the laboratory. Current focal areas of the group include the evolution and control of antibiotic resistance, evolution and spread of plasmids, and viral diversification.

You will be responsible for developing your own research agenda in the broader field of infectious disease dynamics in discussion with Profs. Bonhoeffer and Regoes. You will be able to conduct your research with a high level of scientific independence and will gain relevant experience to apply for independent group leader positions. In particular, you can co-supervise Master or PhD students and participate in teaching.

• Doctoral degree in biology, computational biology, applied mathematics, physics or equivalent
• Proven track record in infectious disease modelling, quantitative biology or related fields 
• Good knowledge of programming languages such as R, Python, Matlab, Mathematica or equivalent
• Experience in data analysis and parameter inference methods is a plus
• Experience in teaching and interest in participation in teaching of infectious disease dynamics is a plus
• High level of scientific independence
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Proactive, pragmatic attitude towards problem solving

• Your career with impact: Become part of ETH Zurich, which not only supports your professional development, but also actively contributes to positive change in society
• We are actively committed to a sustainable and climate-neutral university
• You can expect numerous benefits, such as public transport season tickets and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ, childcare and attractive pension benefits