Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioreactor Modelling

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Bioreactor Modelling

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the Environmental and Biological Systems Engineering research group at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is funded by BBSRC and is fixed-term for 18 months, expected to start on the 1 of November, 2024.You will be joining a team to carry out both experimental and mathematical modelling research to develop a novel bioreactor for sustainable cultured meat production. You will be responsible for developing mathematical models to inform experimental exploration and scale-up analysis.You should possess a PhD (or close to completion) in (bio-)chemical engineering, bioengineering or another related field, with extensive experience in the mathematical modelling of biological processes that covers at least some of the following aspects: metabolic networks, regulatory networks, communities, mammalian cells, and mass transfer.Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Aidong Yang (email: )For more information about working at the Department, seeOnly online applications received before midday on Monday 1st July 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.£36,024 to £44,263. Grade 7, per annum

Expected salary

£36024 – 44263 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:29:25 GMT

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