• Post Doctoral Research Associate

    New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark, NJ)


    Title:

    Post Doctoral Research Associate

    Department:

    Mathematical Sciences

    Reports To:

    Professor

    Position Type:

    Staff

    Position Summary:

    For this post doctoral position, the main task is to construct a biophysical model for the spontaneous transition of a primary cilium from an immotile state to a motile state. The PI (Dr. Young in the Department of Mathematical Sciences) has established certain conditions for such transitions based on results in literature. These conditions put various constraints on the model, and the postdoctoral researcher is to work with the PI to investigate the validity of such a constrained model.

    Essential Functions:

    The post doctoral researcher is expected to:

    -Perform biophysical modeling using both ordinary and partial differential equations, with insights from dynamical analyses and matched asymptotic calculations.

     

    -Be able to solve differential equations (both initial-value and boundary-value problems) using numerical techniques.

    Prerequisite Qualifications:

    -PhD in Applied Mathematics, Soft Matter Physics with skills in Modeling, Ordinary Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems, Partial Differential Equations.

     

    -At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    -Techniques in Modeling Fluid-Structure Interactions at zero Reynolds number, using Boundary Integral Methods to simulate relevant systems, and applying asymptotic analysis to study the underlying physics.

    Bargaining Unit:

    AFT-UCAN

    Salary Information:

    In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62,232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

     

    To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

    FLSA:

    Exempt

     

    Full-Time