Senior Research Fellow In Electrophysiology Modelling (Fixed Term)

Reference SCI128320

Closing Date Friday, 15th May 2020

Job Type Research

Department Mathematical Sciences

Salary £40322 to £49553 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

We are looking for an experienced researcher whose expertise lies in electrophysiology modelling, to work with Prof. Gary Mirams on a Wellcome Trust-funded project entitled “Developing cardiac electrophysiology models for drug safety studies”.  The central aim of our project is to create and use new techniques to build reliable and predictive ion channel and cellular action potential electrophysiology models, and to use these to investigate pharmaceutical drug safety.

We believe that our talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences.

You will be able to carry out research of a high standard, and evidence through your experience how you will undertake original research of international excellence. It will be key that you prepare your work for publication in leading journals, and contribute to its distribution at national and international meetings.

You will be an organised researcher who can evidence:

• A PhD, or equivalent, in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics, statistics, control engineering, physics or a closely related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of:
  • Ion channel modelling (Hodgkin-Huxley and Markov models),
  • Model training/fitting and validation,
  • Development of software for these tasks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Ability to devise, advise on and manage a research programme.
• Ability to create and apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
• Proven track-record in publishing research work of international quality

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

This is a full-time position (36.25 hours per week), available from 1^st May 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The job is offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 36 months. Job share arrangements may be considered.

For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research groups in Mathematical Medicine & Biology see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Gary Mirams email: gary.mirams@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University has always been a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, visit; https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/applyingfromoverseas/index2.aspx

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