Within the Collaborative Research Center “Wave phenomena – analysis and numerics” (CRC 1173) is currently seeking to recruit, as soon as possible, a

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d) Project B7 “Dynamics of electrical depolarization waves in the heart”

The CRC has been funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) since 2015. Its goal is to analytically understand, numerically simulate, and eventually manipulate wave propagation under realistic scenarios by intertwining analysis and numerics.

Project B7 “Dynamics of electrical depolarization waves in the heart” (www.waves.kit.edu/B7) aims at modeling, characterizing, and numerically approximating depolarization wave patterns in the human heart. A major challenge is the deformation of the heart muscle within every heart beat and thus the reliable and efficient numerical approximation of the depolarization wave coupled with the heart contraction.

We seek an ambitious doctoral researcher with a strong interest in modelling and simulation of heart function. Your work will focus on the parallel numerical approximation extending our model realized in the parallel finite element system M++ and continue our interdisciplinary research at the interface between biomedical engineering and mathematics.

The following qualifications are required seeking your consideration for this position:
• Excellent Master’s (or equivalent) degree in Numerical Mathematics or a related field
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English along with the ability to work independently within an international team.
Programming skills and experience with the modeling and simulation of PDEs are a plus.
The remuneration is based on the wage agreement of the civil service in TV-L E13 (75%). Contract duration is 3 years with a possibility of extension.

We offer an inspiring, attractive, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognized scientific environment. We provide an attractive and modern workplace with access to excellent facilities of KIT, diverse and responsible tasks, a wide scope of advanced training options within our integrated research training group. Funds for travel and guests can be obtained through the CRC. Supplementary pension with the VBL (Pension Authority for Employees in the Public Service Sector), flexible working time models, a job ticket (BW) allowance, and a cafeteria/canteen are also available.

Our CRC aims at the implementation of equal opportunities, it promotes diversity and supports persons with childcare or eldercare responsibilities as well as persons with disabilities. We kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. If qualified, severely disabled persons will be preferred.

Please apply electronically via office@waves.kit.edu by February 28th, 2025. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christian Wieners (christian.wieners@kit.edu) or Ms. Laurette Lauffer (laurette.lauffer@kit.edu)