Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Fixed Term – 35 Months Post is available from 1 September 2015 We are currently recruiting a full-time postdoctoral research fellow in the School of Mathematics for a three year, BBSRC-funded project at the University of Birmingham to work on mathematical modelling of new treatments for bacterial infections. The project is highly collaborative, and is managed jointly by Dr Sara Jabbari at the School of Mathematics and Dr Anne-Marie Krachler at the School of Biosciences. The post holder will be embedded in Dr Jabbari’s group and will be affiliated with the Institute of Microbiology and Infection, School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham. The position is part of an exciting project which aims to study the use of novel antimicrobial materials to treat bacterial infections, and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance during treatment. The post-holder will collaborate with a group of biologists and mathematicians in order to develop mathematical models of these new treatment types and use these models to predict treatment regimen that can clear bacterial infections, while avoiding the development of resistance. Data will be generated in Dr Krachler’s group to parameterise and validate the models and, crucially, to test the model predictions. The opportunity to learn practical microbiology skills to undertake a small number of experiments under the supervision of Dr Krachler’s group will also be available. The successful candidate should have, or have submitted by the agreed start for the post, a PhD in Applied Mathematics, preferably in mathematical biology or a related subject.  Extensive experience in mathematical modelling using differential equations is essential.  Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this project, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Additional experience, in areas such as integration of biological data into differential equation models, use of asymptotic methods in mathematical biology, or interdisciplinary research performed alongside experimentalists, is desirable. This is a full-time post but there is the possibility of arranging flexible working hours, by agreement.  Informal enquiries about this post can be addressed to Dr Sara Jabbari (s.jabbari@bham.ac.uk) or Dr Anne-Marie Krachler (a.krachler@bham.ac.uk) How to apply: To download the details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button below, please quote Job Ref 52839 in all enquiries.                                                                        Valuing excellence; sustaining investment.