Limit of tenure: 2 years.

Applications are invited for three postdoctoral positions in the group of Prof R E Goldstein to work in the area of biological physics on problems involving the Evolution of Biological Complexity and the Synchronization of Cilia. Supported by an Advanced Investigator Grant from the European Research Council and a Senior Investigator Award from the Wellcome Trust, successful applicants will join a rapidly expanding effort in biological physics within DAMTP. There are strong connections as well with related fields such as physics, plant sciences, and zoology. Both theoretical and experimental candidates are sought with experience in relevant areas of applied mathematics, soft condensed matter physics and biological physics. Experimentalists would ideally have expertise in areas such as microscopy, micromanipulation, cell biology and microfluidics. For further details about the group, please consult the group webpage (www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gold/).

The positions are available for two years.  The salary will be on the standard University scale in the range £27,578 to £35,938 depending on previous research experience. 

Applications should be sent to Doris Allen, Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, CMS, Wilberforce Rd, Cambridge CB3 0WA, UK (dia20@damtp.cam.ac.uk), and should include: a CV; form CHRIS/6  (parts I and III), downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6; the names, addresses and email details of 2 referees; a summary of prior research accomplishments, and a statement of future research interests. The closing date for applications is 20 September 2012 with a start date preferably in early 2013.

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Closing Date: 20 September 2012