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Northeastern University, Mathematics

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Position ID:
NEU-PRABIO27 [#28624, R133556]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
2026/11/02 23:59:59 (posted 2026/07/22, listed until 2027/01/22)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Northeastern University Department of Biology

A Postdoctoral Researcher role is available in Mathematical Biology at Northeastern University working with Assistant Professor Calina Copos. The postdoctoral fellow will be affiliated with both Departments of Mathematics and Biology with a competitive salary and benefits.

The postdoctoral fellow will work on an NSF-funded project on the development of continuum and discrete, stochastic mechanical models of ordered cellular structures and understanding the role of order in pattern formation. The project is in close collaboration with experimental groups working both on in vitro and in vivo actomyosin systems. The fellow will also be involved in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in the group at the interface between biology, applied mathematics, and biophysics.

Applications completed by November 2nd 2026 will receive first consideration. The position has a start date of May 1st (or earlier). For further inquiry on the positions, please contact Calina Copos (c.copos@northeastern.edu). Please use “Postdoc Ad” in the subject line of all correspondence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting in initiating, executing, and completing clinical research and experiments 
  • Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc. 
  • Laboratory management 
  • Train graduate students 

Qualifications: 
Must have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or Mathematics or Physics; be able to undertake substantially full-time research or scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar. The postdoctoral fellow should have research experience in mathematical biology, preferably using theoretical and numerical approaches to understand mechanisms in biological systems. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of PI Calina Copos and will engage in collaborative work with cell and developmental biologists. Expertise in agent-based models, continuum PDE descriptions, dynamical systems, and/or ML-based surrogate model discovery are strongly preferred. This appointment is intended to be a two-year commitment; after one year the position will be renewed if funding is available. This position has no teaching responsibilities, but there is an opportunity to teach if desired.

Position Type 
Research 

Additional Information:
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. 
Visit: https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. 
 All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications completed by November 2nd 2026 will receive first consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.
 
Selected candidates will be asked to apply here: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate--Biology_R133556

Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50 

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://cos.northeastern.edu/nucos-department/biology/
email address
 
206 Mugar Life Sciences Building
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115