Post Doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

Applicants are invited to apply for a Post Doctoral Research Associate position within the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, under the instruction of Professor Raymond E Goldstein FRS to work on experimental aspects of (a) the biomechanics of multicellular choanoflagellates and (b) the growth and mechanics of the extracellular matrix in green algae, supported by the Leverhulme Trust and the Wellcome Trust. The successful applicant will join the established and growing effort in biological physics within DAMTP. For further details about the group, please consult the group webpage (www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/gold/).

Duties include developing and conducting individual and collaborative research objectives, proposals and projects. The role holder must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts. The role holder may be asked to assist in the supervision of student projects, the development of student research skills, provide instruction or plan/ deliver seminars relating to the research area. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or expect to soon be awarded) in the physical or biological sciences or related areas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microscopy, micromanipulation, growth of microorganisms, and dynamical systems theory. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

You will need to upload a full curriculum vitae, research statement (no more than two sides of UK A4 size of current and proposed research), list of publications and the contact details of at least two academic referees. Please ensure that your referees are aware that they will be contacted by the HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System, and please encourage them to respond promptly. 

Informal enquires are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Raymond E Goldstein at R.E.Goldstein@damtp.cam.ac.uk 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact LE46716@maths.cam.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to be held in mid-September 2025, with an anticipated start date in November 2025.

Please quote reference LE46716 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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