About the job

This postdoctoral Research Associate position at Aston University involves developing theoretical models and inference tools to understand dynamic processes within diseased neuronal cultures, integrating techniques from statistical physics, Bayesian inference, and complex systems theory. The successful candidate will work closely with interdisciplinary experimental teams, analyzing neuronal firing activity captured via microchip arrays to infer culture structure, connectivity, neuron types, and effective synaptic weights, thereby enhancing understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. Responsibilities include method development, simulation, validation, and dissemination of research through journals, conferences, and workshops. Candidates are expected to have strong mathematical and computational skills, with experience in analytical and numerical research, and the role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, with eligibility assessed upon shortlisting.