Imperial College London, Department of Mathematics

Position ID:

434-RA3 [#26241, NAT01908]

Position Title:

Research Associate in Biomathematics

Position Location:

London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Appl Deadline:

2025/02/27 23:59:59 finished (2025/01/30, finished 2025/08/30, listed until 2025/02/27)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed. ***

£48,056 – £56,345 per annum South Kensington Campus Full time, Fixed term NAT01908

About the role: Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London, funded by a Leverhulme Trust grant on “Optimality of cellular resource allocation in a model Eukaryote”.

What you would be doing: The successful candidate will work closely at the interface of mathematics and biology with Prof Vahid Shahrezaei, Prof Peter Swain (University of Edinburgh) and their experimental postdoc on mathematical modelling of resource allocation in yeast. Knowledge of biophysics, systems biology, data-driven modelling or related areas will be required.

What we are looking for: The essential requirements for this post are as follows: • A PhD or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience in biomathematics or in a closely related field • A broad and strong background in biomathematics, biophysics, systems biology, data-drive modelling or a closely related field • Clear evidence of outstanding promise and originality in research, with a good publication record, commensurate with career stage • Ability to carry out original research and to produce published research papers • Ability to identify, develop, and implement new concepts, techniques, and methods • Ability to organise own work independently • Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines • Ability to work with others, especially postdocs and graduate students • Excellent verbal communication skills including the ability to deal with a wide range of people, and to communicate complex information clearly

What we can offer you: • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. • Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further Information The position is fixed term for 36 months. The expected start date is 1 April of 2025 or as soon as possible after that.

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range, £43,003 - £46,297 per annum.

In addition to completing the online application, candidates should attach: • A full CV, • A 2-page research statement describing why the candidate’s expertise is relevant to this position and future research plans; and • The details of three referees.

For any specific queries regarding the post please Prof Vahid Shahrezaei, v.shahrezaei@imperial.ac.uk

Closing date: 27th February 2025

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: Department of Mathematics
Imperial College London
South Kengsington Campus
London
SW7 2AZ

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