Overview

About the programme

At TU Dresden we focus on dynamic processes in cells and embryos but also on biomedical questions like tissue regeneration. An overarching question in this Computational Biology programme is how complex system behavior at a large scale can emerge from simpler physical and chemical interactions at smaller scales.

In close collaboration with experimentalists, our research groups develop and apply computational tools including image analysis and image quantification algorithms, model-based image segmentation and cell tracking algorithms, adaptive particle methods for spatio-temporal simulations, parallel high-performance computing, multi-scale mechanistic model simulations and deep learning. We are strong advocates of open source culture and community integration.

Programme Structure

Research clusters include:

Spatio-temporal pattern formation in cells and tissues
Biological Algorithms: Spatio-temporal dynamics of cells and tissues
Bio-image Analysis
Clinical Artificial Intelligence
Computational approaches to functional genomics and rational engineering for target/drug discovery and biotechnology innovation
Biomedical Genomics
Systems biology with applications in medicine, (stem) cell and developmental biology
Computational Drug Repositioning with Networks, Structures, Text & Ontologies
Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Cells and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Computational Mathematics View 36 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements:

You have a truly excellent academic record and previous research experience.
You are highly committed to scientific research, and you have the potential and eagerness to conduct demanding research projects.
You have a distinctive proficiency in textbook knowledge of the relevant scientific disciplines.
You are proficient in the English language. Provision of TOEFL or IELTS results and GRE examination results is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
You hold (or anticipate to receive before taking up the PhD thesis work) a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biomedicine (including Medicine), Physics/Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.
EU/EEA

Free

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There are no tuition fees for participating in the PhD program.

Living costs for Dresden

756 - 1107 EUR /month

Living costs

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