Location: School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Sydney
Employment Type: Full time 2 year fixed term
Duration: 2 years fixed term appointment
Remuneration: $97,043–$100,717 p.a. + 17% superannuation (Level A)
Closing Date: 11.59pm; 13 August 2023
About the opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical Biology (with a focus on modelling the immune system) to conduct innovative research in mathematical and computational modelling of immune system dynamics. The position will be under the supervision of Prof Peter Kim (University of Sydney).
Some of your responsibilities will be to:
• work under the supervision of Prof Peter Kim in collaboration with Prof Federico Frascoli (Swinburne University of Technology), Dr Robyn Araujo (Queensland University of Technology), and Prof Peter Lee (City of Hope and Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, USA)
• develop mathematical and computational models of immune dynamics
• write scholarly papers for publication in academic journals
• present research at seminars, conferences, and workshops
• teach undergraduate courses (approximately 26 lecture hours and 24 tutorial hours per year)
This position has been made possible by the awarding of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project to chief investigators Prof Peter Kim (University of Sydney), Prof Federico Frascoli (Swinburne University of Technology), Dr Robyn Araujo (Queensland University of Technology), and partner investigator Prof Peter Lee (City of Hope and Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, USA).
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How to apply
Learn more about this position and apply: https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Darlington-Campus/Research-Associate-in-Mathematical-Biology–with-a-focus-on-Modelling-the-Immune-System-_0105303-1.