Biophysics Researcher: Living Tissues & Active Matter (6 mo)

The University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a short-term researcher to study biophysics of living tissues as active solids. The six-month position starts March 1, 2027, working with Professor Shankar (PI). You will mentor a graduate student, discuss progress in update meetings, and contribute to publications.

The role involves independent research, collaboration with an international group (no overseas travel), and opportunities to present at seminars. Hybrid or remote work may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4–5 years of research experience.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field and experience with biological/experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models of living solid tissues to describe failure and healing.
• Onboard, literature review and problem scoping (10%).
• Analytical theory and model development.
• Numerical and computational work.
• Connect theory with experiments and data.
• Write and disseminate results; present research in talks.

Skills

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a short-term researcher to study biophysics of living tissues as active solids. The six-month position starts March 1, 2027, working with Professor Shankar (PI). You will mentor a graduate student, discuss progress in update meetings, and contribute to publications.

The role involves independent research, collaboration with an international group (no overseas travel), and opportunities to present at seminars. Hybrid or remote work may be available.