Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 59425 - 83935
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
Working under the supervision of Professor Ken Duffy the Department of Mathematics at Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the design and development of mathematical probabilistic and statistical frameworks for drawing inferences from complex biological data in collaboration with scientists at the Snow Centre for Immune Health based at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne Australia.
You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that has an ambitious long term research program to decipher what factors result in good or poor immune health transforming and accelerate personalised diagnosis and treatment for people suffering from immune diseases and dysfunction. Building on more than two decades of development stochastic models that explain the population behaviour of immune cells subject to controlled stimulation you will collaborate in research that seeks to explain the weak inheritance features of immune dysfunction in order to better inform diagnosis and treatment.
A one-year post with a possible extension to two years depending on availability of funds and sustained excellence in meeting the duties and expectations is offered.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform research. Develop probabilistic models informed by data to guide and challenge hypotheses. Develop statistical frameworks to draw inferences from data to assess
2. Take the lead on disseminating research results including leading the writing of papers as well as preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders
3. Contribute to funder reporting
Qualifications
Must have a PhD or equivalent in applied mathematics statistics biophysics or similar.
Must be able to undertake full-time research and scholarship.
Must be able to work in collaborative multi-institutional teams with senior and junior scholars
Strong foundations in applied probability statistics and data interpretation are required.
Clear writing and presentation skills are essential.
Position Type
ResearchAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108SExpected Hiring Range:
$59425.00 - $83935.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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