Job Summary
The hired postdoctoral researcher will perform independent and directed research to achieve the objectives of the research project within the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics. The specific objectives of the project are to (i) develop mathematical and data analysis methods to analyze resilience, robustness, and tipping points of network dynamics, when the multidimensional time series is observed (50%), and (ii) deploy the proposed methods to data obtained from individuals with major depression or other psychiatric disorders (50%).
Mission Statement
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Required Qualifications*
PhD in applied mathematics including mathematical biology, computer science, engineering, statistical physics, biology, or a related field. Reasonable communication skills. Experience in coding with Python, MATLAB, Julia, C/C++, or a similar program language. Experience with biological data analysis or simulations of dynamics. Knowledge of network science and/or complexity sciences.
Modes of Work
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Background Screening
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Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.