PhD Position Theoretical Biophysics

TL;DR

PhD Position Theoretical Biophysics: Explore how organisms extract information from signal duration in gene regulation theoretically, using statistical physics, stochastic processes, and information methods. Focus on developing numerical and analytical models in tight collaboration with experimental colleagues.

Location: Delft, Netherlands (relocation support to the Netherlands available)

Salary: €3059–€3881 gross per month

Company

Delft University of Technology (hirify.global) is a top international university combining science, engineering, and design to address global challenges in energy, climate, health, and digital society.

What you will do

• Develop theoretical models to understand how signal duration regulates gene expression in early organism development.
• Apply statistical physics, stochastic processes, and information theory methods.
• Perform numerical simulations and analytical work.
• Collaborate closely with experimental biologists to connect theory to real biological systems.

Requirements

• Masters in Physics, Computer Science, Nanobiology, Mathematics, Bioengineering or related discipline
• Interest in statistical physics, stochastic processes, and data analysis methods
• Interest in modeling and engaging with experimental colleagues
• English proficiency required for communication, courses, and writing scientific articles/thesis

Culture & Benefits

• 4-year employment (initial 1.5-year contract + 2.5-year extension after assessment).
• Salary increasing from €3059 to €3881 gross/month (full-time, 38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• Enrollment in hirify.global Graduate School with research skills development.
• Customizable compensation package, health insurance discounts, monthly work costs contribution, flexible schedules.
• Relocation support via Coming to Delft Service, including events and Dual Career Programme for partners.
• Diversity and inclusion focus, entrepreneurial problem-solving culture.

Hiring process

• Apply by 20 May 2026 with CV, motivational letter, transcripts.
• Knowledge security risk assessment at final stages.