School of Biosciences - Centre for Plant Integrative Biology

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Applied Mathematician

RESPONSIBILITIES

The five year programme within the Centre for Plant Integrative Biology (CPIB) at the University of Nottingham aims to create a virtual root which will serve as an exemplar for using Integrative Systems Biology to model multi-cellular systems. CPIB is jointly funded by the BBSRC and EPSRC as part of their Systems Biology Initiative to establish a number of Centres for Integrative Systems Biology. This project brings together biologists, engineers, mathematicians and computer scientists to generate new data, biological resources and virtual models that will aid understanding of how plant roots grow and develop. Applications are invited for the above post on the Virtual Root project to undertake deterministic modelling of cell and tissue biomechanics during root cell elongation and division.

Other duties will include publication of this research in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. The role will require the person appointed to be able to work independently and as part of a team, to be flexible and to have good communication and interpersonal skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have a PhD in applied mathematics or a related area. Research experience in mathematical modelling is essential and experience of multidisciplinary research is desirable.

COMPENSATION

Salary will be within the range £24,161 - £30,606 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary can progress to £34,448 per annum, subject to performance). This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of three years.

HOW TO APPLY

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor J King, School of Mathematical Sciences, Email: John.King[at]Nottingham.ac.uk. For general enquiries regarding CPIB contact Professor C Hodgman, School of Biosciences, Email: Charlie.Hodgman[at]Nottingham.ac.uk.

Candidates should send a detailed CV, together with the names and addresses of two referees, to Mrs S Woodward, School of Biosciences, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD. Email: Susan.Woodward[at]Nottingham.ac.uk. Please quote ref. SCI/123. Closing date: 15 January 2007.