Research Fellow in Multiscale Mathematical Modelling of Cell Biology
This is a research-focused position with opportunities for joint supervision of postgraduate students and optional teaching experience for skill development.
About the Project
The project aims to understand the formation and structure of crypt organoids by interfacing mathematical models with experimental data.
Your Responsibilities
* Under supervision, lead the development of mathematical models of cell behaviour, and calibration of models to experimental data.
* Contribute to and publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high academic standard.
* Assist and actively contribute to the preparation of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
* Undertake administrative functions and obligations primarily connected with the area of research.
* Contribute to and assist in the co-supervision and training of postgraduate or research higher degree students.
Requirements
* Experience in at least one of the following areas: mathematical biology, continuum mathematical modelling, or agent-based modelling.
* Completion (or near completion) of a PhD in applied mathematics, or related discipline.
* Demonstrated capacity to engage in outstanding research consistent with the strengths and strategic directions of the project.
* Demonstrated ability in scientific programming or software development.