Job Description

Job number

NAT02009

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Mathematics

Salary or Salary range

49,017 - 57,472 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

29 Aug 2025

About the role

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Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London, funded by UK Research and Innovation and will involve stochastic modelling for single-cell dynamics.

What you would be doing

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You will work closely with Dr Philipp Thomas and the Single Cell Dynamics Group at Imperial College on developing mathematical and data-driven methods for single-cell dynamics.



You will join a research programme at the interface of mathematics, statistics, and biology, aimed at understanding how individual cells respond to stress or drug exposure, such as antimicrobials or cancer drugs. The project will combine theory development with data to uncover theoretical principles that govern cell death and survival in heterogeneous and fluctuating environments. You will develop theoretical and computational tools for stochastic models of cellular processes, design and implement statistical inference methods, and work with single-cell data to guide model development and validation.

What we are looking for

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The essential requirements for this post are as follows:


Hold a PhD or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience in applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, physics, or a related discipline. Experience with stochastic modelling of biological systems, such as using chemical master equations, agent-based models, or stochastic simulation algorithms. A strong background in one or more of the following areas: stochastic processes, statistical inference, multi-scale modelling, or single-cell data analysis. Evidence of original research in mathematical biology, computational modelling, or theoretical physics, commensurate with career stage. Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and communicate effectively with collaborators from different fields. Ability to identify, develop, and apply new concepts and techniques independently.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further information

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The position is full time and fixed term for 24 months. The expected start date is 01 October 2025.



Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.



In addition to completing the online application, candidates should attach:


A full CV, A 2-page research statement describing why the candidate's expertise is relevant to this position and future research plans; and The details of three referees.

Relevant research outputs of the group are Science Advances 10, eadl4895 (2024), Physical Review Letters 133, 198401 (2024), Cell Systems 15, p694-708.e12 (2024).



For any specific queries regarding the post please Dr Philipp Thomas, p.thomas@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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