[Job-offers-cs] Postdoctoral position in modelling collective motion

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [SIAM-DY] Postdoctoral position in modelling collective motion
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 19:13:28 +0000
From: Lennaert van Veen <Lennaert.vanVeen at uoit.ca>
To: Pekka Orponen <pekka.orponen at aalto.fi>
CC: The Dynamical Systems SIAG mailing list <siam-dy at siam.org>

The Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech University is offering a 
postdoctoral position in the field of modelling of collective motion 
with non-local partial differential equations. Host researchers are 
Luciano Buono and Lennaert van Veen. The goal of the project is to 
derive and analyse non-linear, non-local systems of partial differential 
equations that model collective motion in two space dimensions. We are 
particularly interested in modelling bacterial motility and the 
formation of biofilms. Techniques will include (equivariant) bifurcation 
theory, numerical simulation and assimilation of lab measurements in 
collaboration with local and international partners.

The initial contract will be for one year, with an extension to two 
years subject to the availability of funds. The successful candidate 
will have a PhD in applied mathematics, computational science, 
mathematical biology or a strongly related field. Prior knowledge of 
bacterial motility would be an advantage but is not required. The salary 
of $52,000 per year includes an assignment as a Teaching Assistant and 
may be augmented by an appointment as a sessional lecturer subject to 
availability of suitable courses in Fall 2020.

Required Skills/experience:
Experience with programming and numerical simulation in Python, Fortran, 
C or similar.
Background in dynamical systems, scientific computing, mathematical 
biology or a combination of these.

Collective agreement:
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public 
Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and 
conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. 
The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of 
our website:
https://shared.uoit.ca/shared/department/hr/documents/pdf-ca-mar-10-2016.pdf

How to Apply:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the 
names and (email) addresses of at least two references. Applications 
will be accepted until October 11, 2019 or until a suitable candidate is 
found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those 
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications should be sent by email to lennaert.vanveen at uoit.ca

EDI:
UOIT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all 
qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from 
women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons 
with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; 
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
UOIT respects people's different needs and therefore will take all 
reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where 
appropriate. If you require an accommodation to participate in the 
recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department.