Research Fellow in Computational Olfaction

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE - Biocomputation Group

BioMachineLearning team (Group leader: Michael Schmuker)

Description:

We are seeking to employ a full-time research fellow to join the BioMachineLearning team within the Biocomputation Group at the University of Hertfordshire to conduct high-quality research in Computational Olfaction. The successful candidate’s research will involve synergistic collaborations within a team of 16 PI in the US, UK and Canada towards understanding how odorants shape the behaviour of animals (https://odor2action.org). The candidate will apply computational methods from AI, Machine Learning and Data Science in close collaboration with internationally leading experimental researchers who investigate neurophysiology of the sense of smell, fluid dynamics of turbulent odorant plumes, and structural biology of odorant receptors. Funding for international travel for research secondments is available.

The successful candidate will be embedded in an interdisciplinary team of computational researchers whose expertise spans Neuroscience, Cheminformatics, Software Engineering, Electronics, and Neuromorphic Computing, providing a unique opportunity to learn and create impactful research at the interface of these disciplines. The exact research topic is flexible within the opportunities provided through the Odor2Action research consortium.

The preparation and publication of research manuscripts is a key aspect of the role. Contributions to the preparation of research proposals to funding bodies such as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the European Commission are expected. The postholder will proactively create and exploit opportunities to maximise their research activity and engage with stakeholders to support impact.

To review additional details and a full position description, along with application process, visit https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DBQ927/research-fellow-in-computational-olfaction

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