Canada - Wilfrid Laurier University Postdoctoral Scholarship
Canada - Wilfrid Laurier University Research Associate / Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical Modeling
Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Position in Mathematical Modeling at the M²NeT Lab, Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON, Canada.
The successful candidate will be part of the research program in mathematical modeling and computational science and engineering at the Laurier M²NeT Lab, and will contribute substantially to at least one of the following research areas:
- multiscale modeling of low-dimensional semiconductor nanostructures with focus on coupled nonlinear effects and self-consistent methodologies;
- electromechanical systems at micro- and nano-scales;
- mechanical and electronic properties of DNAs; models for RNA-based technologies such as gene silencing.
The search is not limited to the above areas, although experience and/or interest in one or more of these areas will be considered an advantage. Other areas of interest include nonlinear thermoelasticity with focus on smart materials and structures technologies, multiscale simulation of advanced materials, including semi-flexible polymers. Strong candidates active in related areas of computational physics/engineering/biology, nonlinear analysis and mathematical modeling will be given careful consideration. Applicants should possess a PhD degree in physics, engineering, applied mathematics or computational science and have a demonstrated interest and experience in scientific computing, including high performance computing, and visualization. Proven ability to work independently and experience in software applications and development in the context of computational methods for partial differential equations (such as finite element and large scale eigenvalue PDE methods), are considered to be important assets for this position.
The appointment is funded by the Canada Research Chair program as part of the continual development of interdisciplinary research in the areas of mathematical modeling at Laurier. The position is for one year in the first instance. Current funding is sufficient to guarantee three years of support for a suitably qualified candidate if candidate skills and interest allow. Ability to quickly adapt to new scientific environment and good personal and communication skills are assumed for this position.
The application must include the following:
- cover letter highlighting his/her suitability for this position;
- curriculum vitae;
- list of all publications;
- 3 selected preprints/reprints most relevant to this position;
- 3 letters of reference.
Electronic applications are preferred and are to be sent to rmelnik@wlu.ca (only pdf files will be considered). Those applicants who would like to send hard copies of their applications (in addition to electronic copies or stand alone) should direct them to:
Professor Roderick Melnik
M²NeT Lab
Wilfrid Laurier University
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo
Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5.
Informal inquiries either by email or by phone are welcome (tel.: +1-519-884-1970, ext. 3662).
The position is available from the Fall semester, 2007 and will start at the mutually agreed date. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including persons in a visible minority, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal people.
