MS2Discovery Interdisciplinary Research Institute,
Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Position in Modeling for Complex Systems at the M2NeT Lab, Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON, Canada.The Lab is part of the MS2Discovery Interdisciplinary Research Institute.
The successful candidate will be part of the research program in mathematical modeling and computational science & engineering at the Laurier M2NeT Lab and MS2Discovery Institute, and will contribute substantially to at least one of the following research areas:
The search is not limited to the above areas, although experience in one or more of these areas, as well as with high performance computing, molecular dynamics simulation, coupled modeling including such tools as Comsol, and visualization tools such as VMD, will be considered a strong advantage and may be given priority. Strong candidates active in related areas of modeling for biophysics, nanoscience and quantum mechanical modeling, multiphysics problems, computational science and nonlinear analysis will be given careful consideration. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in physics, engineering, biophysics, applied mathematics or computational science and have a demonstrated interest and experience in scientific computing, including high performance computing and visualization. Proven ability to work independently and experience in software applications and development in the above context are considered to be important assets for this position.
The appointment is funded by the Canada Research Chair program as part of the continual development of interdisciplinary research in the areas of mathematical modeling at Laurier. The position is for one year in the first instance. Current funding is sufficient to guarantee two years of support for a suitably qualified candidate if candidate skills and interest allow. Ability to quickly adapt to new scientific environment and good personal and communication skills are assumed for this position.
The application must include the following:
Electronic applications are preferred and are to be sent to rmelnik@wlu.ca (please note that only pdf files will be considered). Informal inquiries by email (to Professor Roderick Melnik) are welcome.
The position is available from November 1, 2016 and will start at the mutually agreed date. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including persons in a visible minority, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal people.