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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Data-driven math
modelling of microbial eco-evolutionary dynamics </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB"></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-GB">Postdoctoral Fellow</span></u><span lang="EN-GB"> at School of Biological Sciences, Georgia
Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, USA, mentored
by Prof. Sam Brown (Biology) and Prof Rachel Kuske (Math). </span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB">Project start date</span></i><span lang="EN-GB">: January 2024</span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Brown and Kuske labs at
Georgia Tech invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow on
data-driven math modelling of microbiome dynamics. This
NSF-funded project seeks to identify general rules governing the
ecological and evolutionary stability of microbial communities
in the face of biotic (principally phage) perturbation, through
a close integration of theory, synthetic microbiome experiments
and data analysis. The project will involve collaboration with
our experimental partners in Prof Edze Westra's lab in the UK (<a href="https://westralab.wordpress.com/)." title="Unmangled Microsoft Safelink">westralab.wordpress.com/).</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The Brown and Kuske labs are
part of a thriving community of GT labs at the intersection of
math and biology. Both labs are part of the Center for Microbial
Dynamics and Infection (CMDI), which brings a wealth of
resources to support trainee development and community building.
Check out our websites below for more information. </span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB">Competitive
candidates will have experience in cross-disciplinary research
spanning math modelling and simulation, preferably with
connections to the life sciences. Desirable experience
includes nonlinear dynamics in applied contexts; data-led
model identification; integrating theory, data, and
simulation. Candidates will have a PhD (or close to
completion) in fields such as Theoretical/Computational Life
Sciences (eco-evolutionary dynamics a plus),
Computational/Applied Mathematics or in a related field such
as Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics or Computational
Sciences. <span> </span></span></span><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB">The
successful candidate will lead on the development of novel
data-led eco-evolutionary theory, in close collaboration with
experimentalists – including providing input on experimental
design. Other core tasks include dissemination of results via
publications and conferences. The Brown and Kuske labs have a
strong commitment to mentorship, tailored to the career
aspirations of each trainee. Depending on trainee goals, we
can provide structured opportunities for outreach activities
(e.g. programs via CMDI), teaching (opportunities in math, bio
and math-bio) and fund-raising / project leadership (we have a
strong track-record of securing independent fellowship awards
for our trainees).<span> </span></span></span><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="wbzude"><u><span lang="EN-GB">How
To Apply:</span></u></span><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB"><span> </span>Review of applications will begin
immediately, and we expect to make appointments in late 2023
or early<span> </span>2024.<span> </span>If you are
interested, please send an email to Sam Brown (</span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:sam.brown@biology.gatech.edu" title="mailto:sam.brown@biology.gatech.edu"><span>sam.brown@biology.gatech.edu</span></a></span><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB">) <span> </span>or Rachel
Kuske (</span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="mailto:rachel@math.gatech.edu" title="mailto:rachel@math.gatech.edu"><span>rachel@math.gatech.edu</span></a></span><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB">) with a CV, a letter of
interest, and contact info for 3 references. </span></span><span class="wbzude"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">Georgia
Tech prides itself on its technological resources,
(cross-disciplinary) collaborations, high-quality student
body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and
diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We
strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our
institutional values, as outlined in our </span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://strategicplan.gatech.edu/values" title="Unmangled Microsoft Safelink"><span class="normaltextrun"><span>Strategic Plan</span></span></a></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">. These values include
academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience,
inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and
ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to
promote a healthy work-life balance and activities supporting
career advancement.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Brown lab:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://brownlab.biology.gatech.edu/">https://brownlab.biology.gatech.edu/</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Kuske lab: <a href="https://sites.gatech.edu/rkuske7-home/" title="Unmangled Microsoft Safelink">sites.gatech.edu/rkuske7-home</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">CMDI:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://microdynamics.gatech.edu/">https://microdynamics.gatech.edu/</a></span></p>
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Rachel Kuske<br>
School of Math<br>
Atlanta GA<br>
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