Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Mathematical Modelling of the Microbiome

6 days ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Earlham Institute Full time

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team at the Earlham Institute. The successful candidate will develop mathematical models of microbial communities, integrating multiple sources of data, including abundances, metabolites, and expression levels.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, or statistics, or a related subject area with a strong element of mathematical modelling. They will also have a First-class degree in any area of science. Exceptional candidates without a PhD will be considered, but a Masters degree in a quantitative subject would be essential.

The successful candidate will have a proven record in scientific writing and experience of oral research presentations. Knowledge of software programming in at least one language (e.g. R, Python, C/C++) and a basic understanding of calculus and statistics are essential requirements for this role. Command line bioinformatics is desirable.

This is a full-time post for a contract of three years. The salary on appointment will be within the range £35,300 to £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience for the SC6 level role, and £43,550 - £54,900 per annum depending on qualifications and experience for the SC5 level criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop mathematical models of microbial communities
  • Integrate multiple sources of data, including abundances, metabolites, and expression levels
  • Use numerical optimisation methods, such as linear programming, or methods from Bayesian statistics and machine learning
  • Interpret coupled metagenome-metabolome samples from clinical samples and controlled reactor experiments

Requirements:

  • PhD in mathematics, physics, bioinformatics, or statistics, or a related subject area with a strong element of mathematical modelling
  • First-class degree in any area of science
  • Proven record in scientific writing and experience of oral research presentations
  • Knowledge of software programming in at least one language (e.g. R, Python, C/C++)
  • Basic understanding of calculus and statistics

Desirable Skills:

  • Command line bioinformatics
  • Knowledge of Bayesian statistics, bioinformatics of metagenomics or metabolomics
  • Biological understanding of microbial communities and metabolism


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