Research Associate in Physical Biology (Mitotic Mechanics)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A Post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr. Francois Nedelec at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University invites applications for fundamental research in physical biology, focusing on mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation.

The project integrates filament mechanics with cellular chemistry through mathematical modeling and simulations. Applicants should have or be close to a PhD in computational biology, physics, applied mathematics, or related fields, with a

Qualifications

• PhD in computational biology, physics, applied mathematics, computer science or related field, with a proven publication record.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models and advanced numerical simulations of chromosome bi-orientation and segregation.
• Engage in software development and machine learning approaches to study cytoskeleton mechanics.
• Assist in supervision of student projects and contribute to dissemination of research findings.

Job description

A Post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr. Francois Nedelec at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University invites applications for fundamental research in physical biology, focusing on mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation.

The project integrates filament mechanics with cellular chemistry through mathematical modeling and simulations. Applicants should have or be close to a PhD in computational biology, physics, applied mathematics, or related fields, with a