Research Fellow in Mathematical Biology or Biological Physics (ENGCP1087)

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in Mathematical or Computational Biology and/or Biological Physics? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

You will work on a joint project between the Cohen and Kepinski labs aiming to understand the biophysical and molecular basis of gravitropic response in plant roots. You will conduct high quality research, publishable in top-tier journals, both individually and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Leeds. The Cohen and Kepinski labs combine experimental work and modelling to study the biophysics and biomechanics of plant organ orientation and growth.The research you will conduct is two-fold:

Use our existing stochastic ODE and PDE models and develop new multiscale models to integrate internal sensory and signal-processing mechanisms with biomechanics of plant root growth;

Design and implement algorithms for computer vision and data analysis of experimental video-captured data.

Holding a PhD (or close to completion) in physics, computer science or a related discipline, you will have relevant and deep knowledge and experience combining data-driven analysis with mathematical/computational modelling. Experience in stochastic dynamics, differential geometry, and biomechanics would be helpful, as would prior experience with machine learning and computer vision. Some experience with interdisciplinary research across the physical sciences, mathematics and the life sciences would be helpful. A positive, enthusiastic approach to your research is essential.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Netta Cohen, Senior Lecturer in School of Computing

Tel: +44(0)113 343 6789 or email: n.cohen@leeds.ac.uk

Or

Dr Stefan Kepinski, Senior Lecturer in School of Biology

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2865 or email: s.kepinski@leeds.ac.uk 

Further information

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Closing Date: 04 Dec 2018
Category: Research