A postdoc in Spatial modelling and analysis of a microbial ecology, Ref
29/2R/02, Mathematics Institute, University of Warwick, UK.
http://www.warwick.ac.uk/services/Personnel/jobs/external/job8740.html
http://www.maths.warwick.ac.uk/~njb/ad_ecol_furtherpart.html
A 2 year PDRA is available in the Mathematics Institute modelling interactions
in a bacteria-amoeba (spatial) ecology. Individual based
(stochastic) and deterministic models will be used, utilising individual based
data to extrapolate and compare to population behaviour.
The PDRA will work with an experimental group analysing spatial data, videos of
interactions and facs data (eg size distributions), in a variety of
environments (agar plate, liquid culture, soil) monitored at a variety of
spatial and time scales. Behaviours of a number of bacterial mutants will be
compared to understand the role of specific bacterial characteristics on the
ecology. Fundamental questions include the nature of the interaction,
phenotype switching (eg filamentous:non-filamentous shift), spatial dispersion,
grazing rates and grazing pressure, and nutrient dependence.
The post may suit a statistician with some modelling experience.
Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following: spatial
ecological models, individual based modelling (and relationship to
population models), data analysis (eg MCMC, maximum likelihood, hypothesis
testing, model discrimination), spatial statistics, structured models, or more
generally experience in linking ecological data to models. The project will
involve programming for simulations and data analysis (C/C++, Matlab
for image analysis). Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant subject.
Enquiries welcome: Dr Nigel Burroughs, [log in to unmask] tel (+44) (0)2476
524682. For more details see
http://www.maths.warwick.ac.uk/~njb/ad_ecol_furtherpart.html
The appointment is on the RA1A scale Applications should include 1) a completed
application form, 2) a full academic CV and 3) a letter
outlining relevant experience and skills relevant to the post, and academic
interests. Start date Oct 03-Apr 04.
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Dr Nigel Burroughs,
Mathematics Institute,
University of Warwick,
Coventry CV4 7AL. UK.
Tel: 024 76 524682.
Fax: 024 76 524182.
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Web pages:
Home page http://www.maths.warwick.ac.uk/~njb/
Group page http://www.maths.warwick.ac.uk/~njb/group.html
Mathematics in Medicine Initiative page http://www.mimi.warwick.ac.uk/
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