Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Modelling of Collective Cell Migration

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical
Modelling of Collective Cell Migration to work with Professor Ruth Baker at
the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford. This is a six-month, fixed-
term position, funded by the Simons Foundation. We anticipate the start-date
for this position to be as early as possible.








The project will focus on developing new mathematical models of collective
cell migration and integrating them with high-throughput experimental data to
understand how cell-cell interactions drive cell migration, and how different
genetic perturbations impact the ability of cells to migrate as a collective.
The project will involve working closely with experimental collaborators of
the Baker Group.





The research undertaken in this role will be carried out under the Simons
Foundation Grant “Simons Investigator Award” (MP-SIP-00001828). The
postdoctoral researcher will be expected to conduct research both
independently and collaboratively with other members of the group at Oxford
and elsewhere. They are expected to provide informal mentorship of doctoral
students in the group. This position is well-suited to researchers with
mathematical modelling and computational statistics skills and provides the
opportunity for substantial positive real-world impact.





We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional
Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing
racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff
equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from women
and BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this
type within the department.





Please direct informal enquiries to the Recruitment Coordinator (mailto:
recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 170787.





Applicants will be selected for interview purely based on their ability to
satisfy the selection criteria as outlined in full in the job description. You
will be required to upload a statement setting out how you meet the selection
criteria, a curriculum vitae including full list of publications, a statement
of research interests, and the contact details of two referees as part of your
online application. **(NOTE: Applicants are responsible for contacting their
referees and making sure that their letters are received by the closing
date).**





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this vacancy
and for further information, including a job description and selection
criteria, please apply below.





Only applications received before 12.00 noon UK time on **Friday 09 February**
can be considered.