Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the biological applications of control and dynamical systems theory – Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 37232-TN-Nashville

Job ID: 3259
Job date: 2015-04-24
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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the biological applications of control and dynamical systems theoryVanderbilt University School of MedicineDepartment of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics37232-TN-Nashville A Postdoctoral Fellow position is immediately available for a highly motivated upcoming or recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. graduate in engineering, mathematics, physics or related quantitative field in the lab of Dr. Gregor Neuert, NIH Director’s New Innovator Awardee 2014, at Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Neuert lab works on the leading edge in the quantitative understanding of molecular mechanism contributing to the function and malfunction of signal transduction and gene regulatory processes in single yeast and mammalian cells. Our research methods include a combination of single-molecule / single-cell experiments, next generation sequencing, predictive computational modeling, molecular biology and genetics.

We offer an exciting, highly interactive, international and interdisciplinary research environment with strong mentoring and career development support. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is ranked #10 in NIH funding, #15 in U.S. News Medical School Ranking, #13 in U.S. News Biomedical Engineering Ranking and is equipped with world-class cutting-edge experimental and computational core facilities. Nashville is a mecca for high quality music, great access to outdoor activities and is centrally located within the US.

Recent selected publications:
Munsky, Neuert, Physical Biology, in press Neuert, Munsky et al. Science 2013; Munsky, Neuert et al. Science 2012; Bumgarner, Neuert et al. Mol.Cell 2012; Van Werven, Neuert et al. Cell 2013&nbsp We are seeking highly motivated, driven and curious applicants with a strong background, proven record (first author publications) and rigorous training in control and dynamical systems theory. The ideal candidate will apply concepts from system identification, optimal experimental design and control theory to solve important biological problems in healthy and diseased tissue.

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Position Type: Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Full Time
Status: open

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Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Gregor Neuert
gregor.neuert@vanderbilt.eduhttps://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/neuert-lab/files/neuert-lab/public_files/Postdoctoral%20position%20in%20the%20field%20of%20biological%20application%20of%20control%20engineering.pdf

How To Apply:Interested applicants should send a curriculum vita, a summary of research experience and accomplishments, and contact information of 2-3 references to gregor.neuert@vanderbilt.edu. Applicants should be competitive for post-doctoral fellowships and should explain briefly why they are interested in pursuing a postdoctoral position in general and why in the Neuert lab.


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