Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology

About The Opportunity

The Copos Group works on computational and mathematical theoretical models with direct applications to several open problems in cell biology. We are specifically interested in uncovering the role of mechanics in tissue development, healing, and homeostasis. The postdoctoral research associate will perform basic or applied research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and methods. They will assist the supervisor in the interpretation and publication of results and grants. Furthermore, it is expected that they exercise functional supervision over supporting research staff. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the research is complete. The appointment generally does not extend beyond two years.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in initiating, executing, and completing clinical research and experiments
• Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc.
• Laboratory management
• Train graduate students

Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or Mathematics or Physics
• Be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship
• Work under the supervision of a senior scholar
• Research experience in mathematical biology, preferably using theoretical and numerical approaches to understand mechanisms in biological systems
• Expertise in agent-based models, continuum PDE descriptions, dynamical systems, and/or ML-based surrogate model discovery are strongly preferred