The Computational Life Sciences group develops and applies novel mathematical and computational approaches as well as software tools for data analysis and modeling. The spectrum of applications includes oncology, immunology, and epidemiology. We are intensively collaborating with world-leading experts in the respective fields as well as in mathematics, and we are part of the excellence clusters ImmunoSensation2 and Hausdorff Center for Mathematics at the University of Bonn.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a PhD candidate for a project on the development of interpretable causal models with applications on longitudinal and time-to-event data.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, MSc/BSc transcripts, references) by email to iru-mls@uni-bonn.de by June 22 2025 quoting reference 2025/23. For technical reasons, applications may only be submitted as a single PDF file. Please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Jan Hasenauer (phone +49 228 73-69446, e-mail jan.hasenauer@uni-bonn.de) if you need any more information. 
We reserve the right to review application documents that are received after the deadline.

• Development and application of interpretable causal machine learning-based mathematical models with a focus on longitudinal and time-to-event data
• Development of methods for these models
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Presentation and publication of scientific results at conferences and in journals
• Collaboration with project partners

• University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, econometrics, physics or related fields
• Profound knowledge in machine learning and causal inference
• Experience in some of the following fields: machine learning, causal inference, (mathematical) statistics, probability theory
• Programming skills (preferably Python, C++, Julia and/or R)
• Interest in identifying causal effects, life sciences, and medical topics
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

We offer

• A varied, challenging job with one of the largest employers in the region
• An international, stimulating, well-equipped working environment with an open and constructive atmosphere and the necessary infrastructure for high-quality research
• The opportunity to complete a doctorate
• Broad spectrum of career development opportunities
• Participation in high-impact scientific projects with access to state-of-the-art resources and technologies
• participation in a university-wide pension system (VBL),
• access to the extensive university sports program,
• easy access to the public transport system due to the central location in Bonn as well as the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities,
• Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade 13.