University of Oxford Fellowship in Statistical/Mathematical/Computational Modelling Fixed term contract for up to 2 years

University of Oxford

Fellowship in Statistical/Mathematical/Computational Modelling

Fixed term contract for up to 2 years

The University of Oxford, University College London and Microsoft Research Laboratory, Cambridge have received funding from the EPSRC Cross-Disciplinary Interfaces Programme (C-DIP) for a programme of research that will involve up to 17 post-doctoral fellowships over 5 years. At the heart of the programme is the development and application of novel computational approaches, methods and tools to address fundamental problems in natural science, and the scientific computing, scientific software development and software engineering that underpin the development of predictive models of complex, multi-scale biological systems.

We are looking for exceptional candidates. You will be a highly motivated early-career researcher with a documented track record of successful research projects, strong quantitative modelling skills, computational proficiency, and an understanding of and desire to do interdisciplinary research. You will be expected to produce leading scientific research in the chosen area of work, publish results in top scientific journals, and interact closely with other members of the group and group collaborators. An interest in statistics and model selection/validation or the principles of biological computation is desirable, though applications conforming to the scientific remit outlined in the further particulars will be considered. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant area of science by 1 Oct. 2012.

The post is available for up to 2 years and has a salary on the University grade 07S scale (currently £29,249-£35,938 p.a.).  

To apply please visit: 

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=102140

The closing date for applications is 12noon on 19 March 2012.

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