Lead Researcher, Microbial Fluid Dynamics

The University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne offers a Research Fellow position in microbial fluid dynamics at Parkville. You will lead innovative research on microscale flows shaping microbial movement and signalling, combining modelling, computation and collaboration to produce high-impact publications and support student learning.

You should hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics or closely related field, with a strong track record in fluid dynamics and experience in modelling and simulations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Mathematics or closely related field completed or near completion.
• Strong research record in fluid dynamics or cell motility.
• Experience with continuum or agent-based modelling and computational simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on microbial fluid dynamics in unconfined and confined flows.
• Develop and analyse mathematical and computational models of cell motility and micro-scale interactions.
• Publish high-quality papers and present at conferences; contribute to funding proposals.
• Teach one Applied Mathematics subject per year and supervise students.

Skills

Research track record

Continuum modelling

Agent-based modelling

Computational simulations

Communication

Education

PhD in Applied Mathematics or closely related discipline

Job description

The University of Melbourne offers a Research Fellow position in microbial fluid dynamics at Parkville. You will lead innovative research on microscale flows shaping microbial movement and signalling, combining modelling, computation and collaboration to produce high-impact publications and support student learning.

You should hold a PhD in Applied Mathematics or closely related field, with a strong track record in fluid dynamics and experience in modelling and simulations.