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Institution: University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
Retrieved : 2020-01-30 Expired
Description :

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a researcher, whose expertise lies in computational partial differential equations, to work on a multidisciplinary MRC-funded project entitled “LOng-Term anatomical fluid dynamics for new Univentricular heartS palliation (LOTUS)”. The project is a Newton Fund UK-Malaysia partnership, comprising a team of mathematicians, surgeons and engineers, aimed at improving the long-term prognosis of children with univentricular circulation by establishing a new simulation-assisted treatment protocol. State-of-the-art multi-scale numerical modelling techniques based on polytopic finite elements will be combined with artificial intelligence techniques to produce an open-source computational tool for the analysis of surgical procedures and their impact on later-life conditions. The successful applicant will be based at the University of Nottingham, working directly with the Scientific Computing team of Dr Andrea Cangiani, Prof Paul Houston, and Dr Edward Hall. There will also be a strong collaborative element, both with the team of physicians in the UK and at the Universiti Sains Malaysia lead by Prof. Antonio F. Corno (University Hospitals of Leicester) and the Artificial Intelligence group lead by Prof. Ivan Tyukin and Dr Aldo Rona at the University of Leicester.

We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team.  The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences.

You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how through your experience you will:

Undertake original research of international excellence.Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.

We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence:

A PhD (or close to completion), or equivalent in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics.Expert knowledge in finite element methods for PDEs Background knowledge in more than one of the following areas:Computational Fluid DynamicsBiomedical modellingArtificial intelligenceAdaptive mesh refinementParallel programmingExcellent communication and organisational skills.The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups.

This full-time position is available from 31 December 2019 [or as soon as possible thereafter] and will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 December 2021.

For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research groups in Scientific Computation see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Andrea Cangiani email: andrea.cangiani@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 03 Feb 2020
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)





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