Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
University of Cambridge

Salary: £32,236-£39,609
Vacancy Reference: LE18063
Limit of Tenure: 2 years
Closing date: 8th March 2019

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to develop theoretical approaches to study the collective cell dynamics of biological tissues. The position, which is supported by grant funding from the Royal Society, will be associated with the research group of Prof. Benjamin D. Simons, and will be based in both the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics and the Wellcome Trust-Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute.

The successful candidate will be a theorist and will hold a PhD/DPhil in physics, mathematics, or a closely related field, with an interest in studying biological systems.

The position will be particularly suitable for candidates who have experience in the development of methods in non-equilibrium statistical physics, dynamical systems and/or soft matter physics, with an interest in applying such approaches to biological systems. However, previous experience in the study of living systems is not essential.

Duties will include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. They must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. They may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/deliver seminars relating to the research area.

Further information on the research interests of the group can be obtained by referring to the group website http://www.tcm.phy.cam.ac.uk/~bds10/

Informal enquiries about the position may be made to the coordinator for this recruitment at: LE18063@maths.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/20301 This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.
You will need to upload a full curriculum vitae, research statement (no more than two sides of UK A4 size of current and proposed research), list of publications and the contact details of two academic referees. Please ensure that your referees are aware that they will be contacted by the HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System, and please encourage them to respond promptly.

The start date is 1st September 2019 with the potential for an earlier start date if required.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years with the potential for an extension to a third year of support.

The closing date for this position is 8th March 2019
Please quote reference LE18063 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The Department would particularly welcome applications from women as we have an historic imbalance in the number of women holding research staff positions.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.