Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

We are looking for a researcher with expertise in Mathematical Biology and/or soft tissue mechanics, to work with Professor Bindi Brook and Dr Reuben O’Dea (Mathematical Sciences, UoN) on the UKRI CCRM-funded project “Advanced Interdisciplinary Models of dEstructive lung Disease (AIMED)”. This project will combine quantitative imaging, biological and clinical data of tissue injury and repair from LAM and COPD patient lungs, and the development of mathematical and computational models to advance our understanding of destructive lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).  

This project is a collaboration between the Universities of Nottingham, Leicester and Birmingham; the multidisciplinary team also includes, Professors Simon Johnson and Ian Sayers (Medicine, UoN), Dr Gowsh Poologundarampillai (Dentistry, U. Birmingham) and Dr Himanshu Kaul (Respiratory Sciences, U. Leicester). 

We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves. 

You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence through your experience how you will: 

• Undertake original research of international excellence.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for your own and/or collaborative research area.
• Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings, resulting in successful research outputs.
• Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes. 

We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence: 

• A PhD, or equivalent in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics.
• OR near to completion of a PhD
• Expert knowledge of multiscale mathematical and computational modelling in applied mathematics and/or mathematical biology and/or soft tissue mechanics
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups. 

This full-time post is available from 1st February 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31^st January 2027. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Interviews will take place w/c 18^th Nov 2024

For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research themes see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Bindi Brook email: bindi.brook@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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