BACKGROUND

Physiomics is a young and dynamic company with an international team applying systems biology to pharmaceutical development. We are based in Oxford and work closely with Prof. David Fell leader of the Cell Systems Modelling Group at Oxford Brookes University.
We have an opportunity for a simulation scientist to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full-time permanent position and you would be expected to work with the project leader to develop a mathematical model of the mammalian cell cycle and surrounding signal transduction pathways. This will also involve working with a variety of academic and industrial partners. In particular, the simulation scientist will be involved in a 3 years EU project focused on chronotherapy (coupling a mammalian cell cycle model with a circadian clock model).

REQUIREMENTS:
A good degree in a relevant scientific, mathematical or technical subject. Experience in dynamic simulation of biological system.
Ideally 2 to 3 years experience in collaborative multidisciplinary research projects. A good command of scientific English

PREFERENCES

Higher degree in appropriate subject or equivalent postgraduate experience. Experience in parameter optimization, sensitivity analysis and / or programming skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

TERMS

For further details about the role, please contact Dr Christophe Chassagnole on cchassagnole[at]physiomics-plc.com , tel. +44 (0)1865 784 982
Further details about the company can be found on http://www.physiomics-plc.com

LOCALE

COMPENSATION:

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV, names and contact details of two referees (at least one should be from academia or industry), a list of publications if applicable, and a covering letter to Jeannie Mattock, Physiomics, the Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA, UK. Or email these details to jmattock[at]physiomics-plc.com.

DEADLINE

31st October 2006.