Postdoctoral Fellow – Multiscale Cilia Dynamics

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful campus

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Fertility policy

Job summary

University of Exeter is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead the theoretical and computational strand of the UNICIL programme at Living Systems Institute. You will develop multiscale models linking cilia coordination to cellular architecture, working with experimental data and collaborators.

The role demands strong background in applied mathematics and physics, with skills in dynamical systems, fluid dynamics and scientific programming.

Qualifications

• Strong background in applied mathematics, theoretical or biological physics.
• Expertise in dynamical systems and fluid dynamics.
• Experience in numerical modelling and data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead theoretical and computational work on multiscale cilia models.
• Develop coupled-oscillator and hydrodynamic simulations to study coordination.
• Collaborate with experimental data and consortium partners.

Skills

Applied mathematics

Theoretical physics

Biological physics

Dynamical systems

Fluid dynamics

Scientific programming

Numerical modelling

Research software development

Data analysis

Job description

University of Exeter is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to lead the theoretical and computational strand of the UNICIL programme at Living Systems Institute. You will develop multiscale models linking cilia coordination to cellular architecture, working with experimental data and collaborators.

The role demands strong background in applied mathematics and physics, with skills in dynamical systems, fluid dynamics and scientific programming.