Work with me in Paris on a postdoc!

Among other things, while on sabbatical in Paris next year I’ll be working with my longtime collaborator Frederic Bois, a toxicologist who uses hierarchical Bayes models extensively. We have a project in toxicology that necessarily also involves research in Bayesian computation.

And, there’s a postdoctoral position available! Here are the details:

Post-Doctoral Position in Systems Biology

Context:

The newly created Chair in Mathematical Modeling for Predictive Toxicology and Ecotoxicology at Compiègne University of Technology (UTC), and INERIS (French National Institute for Industrial Environment and Risks), collaborate on the development of Systems Biology tools and concepts for predictive toxicology. An important part of the on-going work focuses on the development of ab initio methods for modeling drug-drug interactions and metabolic interactions in complex mixtures of chemicals. Development and application of Bayesian numerical techniques to pathway identification and parameterization is another research theme. The research is performed in co-operation with the Biomechanics and Bioengineering laboratory (UMR6600) at UTC, which develops bio-artificial organs, to mimic in vitro the in vivo conditions. Research links also exist with a large consortium of laboratories working in the framework of the European Integrated Projects “PREDICT-IV” and “2-FUN”.

Project:

The goal of the post-doctoral position now opened is to further develop, validate and illustrate an original approach for automatic integration of SBML and physiologically-based models for many-reactant metabolic / signaling / transcription /regulation schemes. Issues of parameter estimation and structural identifiability will be treated as needed. Under the supervision of the chairperson, the candidate will in particular:
– Participate in the development of the GNU MCSim software,
– Further the development of theoretical foundations of the approach developed,
– Develop case studies and applications,
– Propose the design of needed experiments and supervise the data collection,
– Actively publish in peer reviewers journals,
– Disseminate the results to the pharmacology, toxicology and systems biology research communities and industrial partners,
– Supervise students working on the project.

Candidate profile:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual interested in collaborating with an interdisciplinary group of modelers, biologists and bioengineers. A Ph.D. in computational biology, bioengineering, biomathematics or related fields is essential. Communication skills and fluency in English are a requirement. Applications include a statement of interest, CV, and names and contact for two academic references. Applications or requests for further information should be sent to Frederic Y. Bois ([email protected]).

Other information:

Salary: about 2500 € (gross) per month

Location: Compiègne University of Technology and INERIS, Verneuil-en-Halatte, Oise, France (60 kilometers North of Paris)

Duration: 24 months

3 thoughts on “Work with me in Paris on a postdoc!

  1. May I inquire, what will be the nature of your interaction/collaboration with the person who takes this postdoc position?

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