[Job-offers-cs] Postdoc Position in data-driven methods for biological systems at Northwestern

[Pekka Orponen]

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Niall Mangan's group in the 
Dept. of Eng. Sci. and Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University 
(Evanston, IL). The work aims to perform data-driven model construction 
and reduction for biological systems in direct collaboration with 
synthetic biologists. The goal is to rapidly characterize biological 
systems to accelerate biomanufacturing. The postdoc will combine machine 
learning, statistics, and active learning strategies to discover 
mechanistically interpretable models within a nonlinear, partial 
differential equation framework. Other career development opportunities 
include teacher training, lecturing classes, and mentoring students 
(none required).  The position is initially for one year with likely 
renewal and comes with a competitive salary, fringe benefits, and travel 
support.


A successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a theoretical or 
computationally relevant area such as applied math, applied physics, 
engineering, computer science, or statistics. Most important is a 
research record demonstrating strong theoretical or computational skills 
and the ability to perform collaborative applied research.

Candidates with expertise in at least one of the following will be 
strongly considered:

1)      Numerical methods for nonlinear parameter estimation

2)      Modeling of biological systems (metabolic or regulatory networks)

3)      Parameter Identifiability analysis for ODEs

4)      Applied information geometry

5)      Model selection methods such as sparse regression

A single candidate is not expected to have all the skills they will need 
for this research coming in the door, however they are expected to have 
enthusiasm for bridging research domains and learning new methods.


To apply, please send a short cover letter explaining your interest in 
the position and CV to niall.mangan at northwestern.edu. Include the 
contact information for 3 references and indicate your most relevant 
publications in the CV.



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Niall Mangan
Northwestern University
Evanston IL
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