ph3Build the science that shapes the future of human health.
/h3 pApplication closing date: /p h3Join a place where ambitious science thrives /h3 pHuman Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery.
Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.
/p pWithin this mission, the newly established Pönisch Group studies how biological matter changes shape during development and disease.
We combine quantitative image analysis, morphometrics, and theoretical modelling to uncover the principles underlying stochastic shape dynamics in biological systems.
We study these questions across scales, from the shape dynamics of single cells to dynamic behaviours in cell collectives and tissues.
We are a theory lab, working at the interface of physics, data science, and biology and in close collaboration with experimental partners.
/p pWe seek an ambitious postdoc to study how individual cell morphodynamics is coupled to cell topology and cellular state in cell collectives.
/p pThe successful candidate will analyse large imaging datasets of in vitro cell aggregates and biological tissues and develop a multimodal analysis framework to represent collective cell dynamics as a low-dimensional stochastic dynamical system.
/p pThe aim of this project is to distinguish intrinsic from extrinsic contributions to the stochastic morphodynamics of cells and to develop a holistic understanding of the collective behaviour of biological matter.
/p pWorking closely with experimental collaborators,



the new lab member will integrate data analysis and theoretical physics to identify general principles driving collective cell dynamics.
/p h3Grow Your Skills /h3 pYou will enhance your scientific and professional skills by working with: /p ul liImaging datasets of cell collectives generated in collaboration with experimental partners.
/li liAdvanced bioimage analysis, including image segmentation in 2D and 3D.
/li liMultimodal analysis of cellular features (shape, gene expression, topology).
/li liComputational modelling of biological systems /li liInterdisciplinary collaboration at the interface of physics, data science, and biology.
/li liCutting-edge facilities at HT.
/li liA growing and dynamic interdisciplinary research group at HT with a collaborative and supportive lab culture that nurtures the professional development of members with diverse backgrounds.
/li /ul h3What You'll Bring /h3 h3Essential /h3 ul liPhD in (theoretical) physics, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, data science or other relevant discipline.
/li liExperience in computational modelling (e.g., particle-based models, Voronoi/Vertex models, Cellular Potts models) of biological many-body systems (e.g., molecules, cells, tissues).
/li liExperience in MATLAB/Python or other scientific programming languages.




/li /ul h3Preferred /h3 ul liExperience in quantitative image analysis.
/li liExperience working with biological datasets, especially datasets in the field of cell biology, developmental biology and biomedical research.
/li liExperience with machine and deep learning (particularly graph neural networks).
/li liExperience in supervision of students.
/li liExperience in managing their own workload and good planning/organisational skills.
/li liTrack record or interest in securing independent research fellowship.
/li /ul h3Organisational and social skills /h3 ul liProactivity attitude in seeking out and maintaining collaborations.
/li liExcellent troubleshooting, documentation, and critical thinking skills.
/li liAbility to manage multiple projects in parallel.
/li liAbility to work independently to a high standard /li liCommitment to working in a diverse, inclusive and international research setting.
/li /ul pAt HT, your discoveries contribute to a global effort to improve human health.
/p h3Why Human Technopole /h3 ul liinternational and dynamic workplace /li licompetitive welfare provisions /li liflexible working policies /li lirelocation support /li liattractive tax benefits /li liwork–life balance and parental support initiatives /li /ul pSalary: up to € ****** /p pThis is a 4-year contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Level B2 /p pThe position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.
/p pWe strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. *****).
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📌 Postdoc Pönisch Lab (Milano)
🏢 Human Technopole
📍 Milano