Synergy Research Assistant Job
Project: SYNERGY - Modelling and simulation environment for systems medicine (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -COPD- as a use case)
OXFORD UNIVERSITY COMPUTING LABORATORY
Research Assistant (Grade 7): Salary £28,983 - £35,646 p.a.
Project: SYNERGY - Modelling and simulation environment for systems medicine (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -COPD- as a use case)
The Computing Laboratory has a vacancy, within the Computational Biology Group (CBG), for a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist for three years as part of an EU research project “SYNERGY” funded within the Virtual Physiological Human initiative. The project, under the supervision of Drs Kelly Burrowes and David Kay, concerns research in the area of mathematical and computational modelling of the respiratory system. More specifically this project will be focussed on the development of subject-specific computational models of fluid transport (air and blood) within the respiratory system; the outcomes of which will be integrated into a multi-scale trans-European model of oxygen delivery in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This exciting project will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to interact with members of the partner sites both within the UK and across Europe forming part of a multi-disciplinary collaboration between academic, clinical and industrial partners.
The post will involve development and implementation of computational models of fluid transport within the lungs. Therefore the candidate should have a strong analytical and computational background in applied mathematics, engineering, or a similar discipline. Software development and solid programming skills are essential. Previous experience in modelling biological systems would be an advantage, but is not essential.
The post is a fixed term appointment for up to 36 months; will have a salary on the University grade 7 scale (currently £28,983 to £35,646 pa); includes membership of the University pension scheme; will have an annual leave entitlement of 38 days per year (inclusive of all public holidays and university closed periods), and will be available from approximately February/March 2011.
Further details of the post, including the selection criteria and method of application are available here
The closing date for applications is Friday 10th December 2010.
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