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DESCRIPTION

Computational and Systems biology group at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln, Nebraska, USA) is looking for a quantitatively trained and highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to expand and validate a virtual immune system: a mechanistic, multi-scale, and multi-cellular model of the immune system. In the model, immune cells are represented as discrete and autonomous entities in an agent-based framework in various compartments, while the extracellular environment is described as continuous concentrations by ordinary differential equations. Each cell is also modeled at additional molecular scales to capture the dynamics at the level of metabolism, gene regulation, and signal transduction, using various mathematical and computational approaches. In addition to life sciences research, we also develop technologies (such as Cell Collective) to make computational systems biology broadly accessible to users with varying computational background. More information about our group at http://helikarlab.org.

The researcher will work in collaboration with other members of the group, and will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects in an international and a highly interdisciplinary setting with laboratory scientists, computer scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.

REQUIREMENTS

PhD in a quantitative subject such as computational biology, bioinformatics, engineering, mathematics, physics, and computer science, or equivalent
Deep understanding of immunology
Mastery of modeling frameworks (at least one of differential equations, agent-based modeling, logical modeling, and constraint-based modeling) and their use in multi-scale modeling of complex biological systems
Strong expertise in parametric estimation
Computational and programming competence (e.g., C++, MATLAB, and LINUX)

PREFERENCES

Strong biology background (e.g., metabolism, signal transduction, immunology, host-pathogen interactions)
Experience with extracting and manipulating large datasets from various databases, and integration of these data with predictive computational models
Experience with statistics and machine learning, especially in the context of multi-omics
Experience collaborating with wet-lab researchers

TERMS

The start date is immediate (but flexible depending on mutual agreement), and the position is open until filled. This position is for one year, with possibility to extend, pending performance review.

LOCALE

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

If interested, please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Tomas Helikar at thelikar2 at unl dot edu.

DEADLINE

February 15th. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received. So send yours in to ensure consideration for the position.

POLICY

The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.

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