The Netherlands Institute for Systems Biology (NISB) and Centrum voor Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) invite applications for the position of a Project member (four years) Job description The project member will join a team of motivated postdocs and PhD students who study biological systems using quantitative and predictive models and multiscale computer simulations. Topics include blood vessel growth, plant development, genetic regulatory networks and metabolic networks in a multicellular context. He/she will develop innovative research codes in collaboration with the postdocs and PhD students, and turn new and existing research codes into more widely applicable, well-documented, and user-friendly modeling tools Hours on a weekly basis: 38 Location The work will be embedded in the Biomodeling and Biosystems Analysis group of the Netherlands Institute for Systems Biology (NISB; www.sysbio.nl ) and within the Life Sciences group of the Center for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI) in Amsterdam. As the “core modeling group” of the Netherlands Consortium for Systems Biology, the Biomodeling and Biosystems Analysis group develops quantitative and predictive models and multiscale computer simulations in collaboration with systems biology groups at participating institutes. Competences Candidates ideally fulfill the following criteria: - A strong scientific background, e.g. an M.Sc. or Ph.D in computer science, mathematics, theoretical biology or physics, or equivalent experience - Able to communicate with scientists in biology and mathematics - Excellent programming skills in C++ or equivalent; experience with object-oriented design - Experience with scientific simulation and GUI-design is a pre Offer The vacancy concerns a temporary position for four years. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the "CAO- onderzoekinstellingen" and based on qualifications. Besides the salary and excellent working conditions, CWI offers attractive and flexible terms of employment, like a collective health insurance, pension-fund, and initial help with housing for foreigners. The position is for 38 hrs/week. Information Direct requests for information or applications before 15 December 2008 to: Dr. Roeland Merks, Roeland.Merks@sysbio.nl phone +31 20 592 4117 Center for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI) and Netherlands Institute for Systems Biology (NISB) Kruislaan 413, 1098SJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands Also see: http://www.sysbio.nl and http://www.cwi.nl.