Prof. Erwin Frey, Statistical and Biological Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU)

Project:

The goal of this research project is to develop and investigate theoretical models for bacterial populations with explicit space and mobility of the individual cells. We would like to explore how collective behavior emerges and is maintained in finite populations under the action of various kinds of interactions between the cells. Those interactions include short-ranged direct interactions (mediated by direct contact) and long-ranged interactions (mediated by signaling molecules) whose nature may range from competition to cooperation (both usually mediated by some exoproducts).

Requirements:

Diplom or Master in Theoretical Physics

More Information:

Prof. Frey's homepage