University of Warwick
Job title:
Research Fellow in biosystems modelling and control
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University of Warwick
Job description
About the Role 1
The Control and Engineering Biology group at the University of Warwick’s School of Engineering is seeking to appoint a full-time fixed term postdoctoral research fellow to start as soon as possible not exceeding the funding end date of the 28.2.27 (possible extension) with interests in biological systems modelling to support our new EPSRC-funded project Combinatorial Biosynthetic Pathway Engineering.
About the project:
The development of efficient microorganism-driven processes that generate bioactive natural products is of immense biotechnological, biomedical, environmental and economic importance. This project will transform biosynthetic pathway engineering into a more predictable and efficient process through integration of combinatorial assembly and automated pathway variant analysis with holistic modelling procedures that incorporate genetic-, metabolic- and resource-related factors. This will be underpinned by novel technological approaches married to advanced computational strategies.
This project will generate important new fundamental understanding of how complex pathway control is achieved in living cells as well as procedures of value to the commercial sector. If you are interested in participating in a cutting-edge research programme that involves state-of-the-art experimental and computational tools to answer fundamental questions about cellular control of genetic and metabolic processes, do apply.
This is a collaborative interdisciplinary project involving the Darlington group in the School of Engineering and McCarthy and Alberti groups in the School of Life Sciences.
About this modelling role:
This post-doctoral role seeks to develop the holistic systems-wide dynamic model which captures metabolism and gene expression constraints. If you have expertise in dynamical modelling and model calibration/data fitting and an interest in applying these methods to engineering biology, then please do apply.
You will develop the modelling framework using data provided by the experimental team lead by Prof. John McCarthy and will then use this model to propose new engineering strategies to enhance productivity and yield.
You will take the initiative in your own work and work collaboratively to the project goals, as well as support members of the wider research teams. You will present your work at national and international conferences and be expected to write up your research for publication. You will be able to work closely with the wider project team, including working with the project partners, and will deal with any management/administration problems that may arise from time to time and produce and present regular project reports to ensure that the project objectives and deadlines are met. You will be expected to keep diligent records and computer code.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
About You 1
You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics) and expertise in dynamical systems modelling, model building and their application to biological problems.
Strong evidence of time management and organisational skills are required along with good IT skills in order to write technical research papers and presentations.
Prior experience of model simulation in one of the following programming languages is required: MATLAB, python, Mathematica or Julia.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the . Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the .
About the Department 1
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The University aims to promote work life balance for all employees and the School of Engineering will consider a range of possible flexible working arrangements in order to recruit the best candidate.
The post will be based within the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, which is one of top 10 in the UK and top 100 in the world university. The University of Warwick is fully equipped with all necessary materials characterisation and electrochemical testing facilities.
The School of Engineering is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises work undertaken to address gender equality, representation and progression for all staff working in an academic environment. The School currently holds the Athena SWAN Silver award and the University holds an Institutional Silver award. Further information about the work of the School in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link;
About the University 1
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
*QS World University Rankings 2024
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply 1
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Alexander Darlington via email: [email protected].
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date of 28th February 2024 – 23:55. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
What we Offer 1
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .
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Our Commitment to Inclusion 1
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .
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Job Description 1
Expected salary
£33966 – 44263 per year
Location
Coventry
Job date
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 08:44:06 GMT
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