About this position
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
- The Copos Group works on computational and mathematical theoretical
- models with direct applications to several open problems in cell
- biology. We are specifically interested in uncovering the role of
- mechanics in tissue development, healing, and homeostasis. The
- postdoctoral research associate will perform basic or applied
- research of a limited scope, primarily using existing theories and
- methods. They will assist the supervisor in the interpretation and
- publication of results and grants. Furthermore, it is expected that
- they exercise functional supervision over supporting research
- staff. The primary responsibility is to ensure that the research is
- complete. The appointment generally does not extend beyond two
- years.
Key Responsibilities
-Assisting in initiating, executing, and completing clinical
research and experiments
-Prepare and write research papers, presentations, grant proposals,
etc.
-Laboratory management
-Train graduate students
Qualifications
- Must have a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or Mathematics or Physics;
- be able to undertake substantially full-time research or
- scholarship; work under the supervision of a senior scholar. The
- postdoctoral fellow should have research experience in mathematical
- biology, preferably using theoretical and numerical approaches to
- understand mechanisms in biological systems. The successful
- candidate will work under the supervision of PI Calina Copos and
- will engage in collaborative work with cell and developmental
- biologists. Expertise in agent-based models, continuum PDE
- descriptions, dynamical systems, and/or ML-based surrogate model
- discovery are strongly preferred. This appointment is intended to
- be a two-year commitment; after one year the position will be
- renewed if funding is available. This position has no teaching
- responsibilities, but there is an opportunity to teach if desired.
- The preferred starting date is September 1, 2025.
Position Type
Research
Additional 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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ 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:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50
- With 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.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate--Biology_R133556
je-0cbbc54b25384c4190b11e58b4732043
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.