Postdoc position in biomechanics/biomathematics of insect flight

at  Chalmers

The research group of Dr. Arion Pons at the Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences is delighted to announce a postdoctoral position on the biomechanics/biomathematics of insect flight. This postdoctoral position offers you the opportunity:

• to join an inclusive and creative research team based in beautiful Western Sweden;
• contribute to an interdisciplinary research programme that synergises applied mathematics, biology, and engineering to advance our understanding of living organisms;
• and, to cultivate an international network across different disciplines of academia.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for the position, you should have a PhD in a relevant subject—including engineering, biology, applied mathematics, and others. Ordinarily, your PhD should have been awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers*), but exceptional candidates with a PhD outside this date, and candidates who are anticipating the PhD award in the near future, will also be considered.

We are specifically looking for candidates with experience and/or interest in one or more of the following areas:

• an interest in insects and entomology;
• a background in applied mathematics and/or engineering mathematics, particularly in nonlinear dynamics and computational mechanics;
• experience in interdisciplinary research, particularly the interface between biology and mathematics or engineering;

Other factors that will be highly regarded include the capability to conduct interdisciplinary research (in any area); good oral and written communication skills in English; and a demonstrated ability to contribute to the positive and inclusive outlook within a research group. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.

Your major responsibilities will be to perform and publish scientific and/or mathematical research. Research areas may include the analysis of nonlinear systems arising in insect exoskeletal, muscle; and fluid flows; application of computational tools for fluid and structural mechanics to problems arising in entomology; and establishing a fundamental framework for studying energy-efficiency in forced oscillators. Mathematical biology is the primary focus of this position; but biomechanical testing and/or robotic development may be involved, and it is anticipated that the line of research will be highly interdisciplinary. You will be guided by senior researchers in the department, and will be expected to assist in supervising masters-level students and communicate the results of your research at leading conferences and in international journals.