Postdoctoral Position available at ICTP-SAIFR
One postdoctoral position is available in the International Center for Theoretical Physics – South American Institute for Fundamental Research (ICTP-SAIFR; São Paulo, Brazil), supported by a research grant from Instituto Serrapilheira. The initial duration of the appointment is for one year, with possible extensions depending on funding availability and performance. Salary will commensurate with research experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or disability status.
The main goal of the project is to investigate through theoretical models how chaotic mixing, mimicking the effect of external turbulent environments, impacts the ecology and evolution of microbial ecosystems. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in biology and training in statistical physics, applied mathematics, computer science, and/or related disciplines. Qualified candidates must be proficient at English and have strong numerical skills. Previous experience working with (off-lattice) models of interacting particles, reaction-advection-diffusion equations, and fluid dynamics is a plus but not required. Besides developing this research project, the scholar is encouraged to develop their own research program and independent network of collaborators. Sanitary conditions permit, additional funding is available for visitors and organizing events.
To apply, interested candidates should send a motivation letter, CV, and contact information of two potential referees to Ricardo Martinez-Garcia (ricardom@ictp-saifr.org). Informal inquires can be addressed to the same email address. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis until the position is filled, but candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before June 15. The preferred starting date, although flexible, is July 15. Due to the COVID-19 pandemics, all activities at ICTP-SAIFR are held remotely. The possibility of home-working without moving to São Paulo will be considered when possible.
ICTP-SAIFR, located in downtown São Paulo, is a South American center for theoretical physics created in 2011 as a collaboration of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) with the São Paulo State University (UNESP) and FAPESP. It provides a vibrant academic environment, hosting numerous visitors and workshops, as well as partnering with several world leading institutions, such as the Princeton-CUNY Center for the Physics of Biological Function, the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics or the Quantitative Life Sciences Group at ICTP-Trieste or the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC, Spain).
The main goal of the project is to investigate through theoretical models how chaotic mixing, mimicking the effect of external turbulent environments, impacts the ecology and evolution of microbial ecosystems. Therefore, we are looking for a candidate with a strong interest in biology and training in statistical physics, applied mathematics, computer science, and/or related disciplines. Qualified candidates must be proficient at English and have strong numerical skills. Previous experience working with (off-lattice) models of interacting particles, reaction-advection-diffusion equations, and fluid dynamics is a plus but not required. Besides developing this research project, the scholar is encouraged to develop their own research program and independent network of collaborators. Sanitary conditions permit, additional funding is available for visitors and organizing events.
To apply, interested candidates should send a motivation letter, CV, and contact information of two potential referees to Ricardo Martinez-Garcia (ricardom@ictp-saifr.org). Informal inquires can be addressed to the same email address. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis until the position is filled, but candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before June 15. The preferred starting date, although flexible, is July 15. Due to the COVID-19 pandemics, all activities at ICTP-SAIFR are held remotely. The possibility of home-working without moving to São Paulo will be considered when possible.
ICTP-SAIFR, located in downtown São Paulo, is a South American center for theoretical physics created in 2011 as a collaboration of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) with the São Paulo State University (UNESP) and FAPESP. It provides a vibrant academic environment, hosting numerous visitors and workshops, as well as partnering with several world leading institutions, such as the Princeton-CUNY Center for the Physics of Biological Function, the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics or the Quantitative Life Sciences Group at ICTP-Trieste or the Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems (IFISC, Spain).
