Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Position Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate Department: 2700 Dean of Sciences Responsibilities: The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will join a dynamic research team under the direct supervision of Dr. Azmy S. Ackleh. This position offers a unique opportunity to actively contribute to several ongoing research projects focused on continuous-time age/size structured models with specific emphasis on understanding competitive exclusion and competitive coexistence, discrete-time modeling of predator-prey dynamics, and modeling animal dispersal with a specific emphasis on understanding tick invasion. The chosen candidate will work closely with a team of Ph.D. students, providing valuable insights and expertise to advance our understanding of these systems. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Dr. Ackleh's research team to develop, implement, and analyze population and community models. Contribute to the preparation of reports, research papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and conference presentations. Provide guidance and mentorship to Ph.D. students within the research team, fostering a collaborative and supportive research environment. Maintain detailed records of research activities, including analysis and modeling procedures. Qualifications: Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in developing and analyzing discrete and continuous (size/age/stage) structured population models. Competence in developing and implementing numerical methods for solving structured models. Experience in writing and publishing research papers. Experience in presenting at professional meetings. Basic knowledge of statistics Job Ad (req2561)