Postdoctoral Research Associate In Biophysics/Computational Biology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Job Description:

The group of Professor Timothy Newman has an opening for a postdoctoral research associate funded by the Human Frontier Science Program.

The successful applicant will join our efforts in computational modeling of developmental systems, in particular large-scale coherent cell movements during early embryogenesis.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the physical or life sciences. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in developmental biology and expertise in large-scale computations. Funding for this position is held collaboratively with the laboratory of Prof. Cornelis Weijer at the University of Dundee Biocentre. There will be opportunities for the successful applicant to spend several weeks each year in the Weijer laboratory.

The position can begin as early as August 11, 2008. Although the initial appointment will be for one year, an extension to a second or third year may be made by mutual agreement and based on availability of funds.

Applicants must submit their applications online at:

http://phy.asu.edu/employment.php .

Please upload separate PDF files for the cover letter, CV, statement of research experience (including a section on experience with computation), and contact details of three references. Review of applications will begin on July 15th, 2008 and continue every two weeks thereafter until the successful applicant has been recruited.

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Arizona State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity.

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Contact: Timothy Newman
Physics Dept.
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

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