Trailblazer in Microbial Fluid Dynamics

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Research Fellow in Microbial Fluid Dynamics to advance understanding of how flows shape microbial movement and signalling. You will combine mathematical modelling, computation and collaboration to produce high-impact publications and support student learning.

Responsibilities include leading research on microbial fluid dynamics in various flows, developing models of cell motility and chemical interactions, publishing in top journals and guiding student

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Mathematics or closely related field, completed or near-complete.
• Strong research track 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 chemical interactions.
• Publish high-quality papers and present at conferences; contribute to funding proposals.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Computational modelling

High-performance computing

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Applied Mathematics or closely related

Tools

Computational tools

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Research Fellow in Microbial Fluid Dynamics to advance understanding of how flows shape microbial movement and signalling. You will combine mathematical modelling, computation and collaboration to produce high-impact publications and support student learning.

Responsibilities include leading research on microbial fluid dynamics in various flows, developing models of cell motility and chemical interactions, publishing in top journals and guiding student