Research Fellow in Biosystems Modelling: The University of Warwick’s School of Engineering is recruiting a Research Fellow in Biosystems Modelling and Control for a full-time, fixed-term position until February 28, 2027. This role is part of the Control and Engineering Biology group and is associated with the EPSRC-funded project Combinatorial Biosynthetic Pathway Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the transformative development of biosynthetic pathway engineering, focusing on predictable and efficient processes through advanced modelling and integration of genetic, metabolic, and resource-related factors.
Research Fellow in Biosystems Modelling and Control (108730-0224)
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Biosystems Modelling and Control, Combinatorial Biosynthetic Pathway Engineering
Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics)
- Expertise in dynamical systems modelling and its application to biological problems
- Proficiency in model building and simulation in MATLAB, Python, Mathematica, or Julia
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Good IT skills for technical research paper writing and presentations
Job Description: The Research Fellow will be responsible for developing a holistic systems-wide dynamic model capturing metabolism and gene expression constraints. This includes model calibration and data fitting. The role involves collaborating with the project team, proposing engineering strategies to enhance productivity, and presenting findings at national and international conferences. The Research Fellow will also contribute to project reports, address management/administration issues, and maintain diligent records and computer code.
How to Apply:
- Contact Dr. Alexander Darlington via email: a.darlington.1@warwick.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
- Complete essential personal details, attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date of March 6, 2024, 23:55.
- In your cover letter, detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the post.
- Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Last Date for Apply: March 6, 2024, 23:55.
What we Offer: The University offers an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, learning and development opportunities, and savings on various products and services. Generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave, onsite childcare facilities, and flexible working options are available. Warwick is a Living Wage employer, committed to work/life balance and offers a Relocation Guide for those considering relocating to the UK.
Join the University of Warwick’s innovative and globally connected community, contributing to cutting-edge research in biosystems modelling and control.
