Postdoc Associate - Physics of aquatic acceleration

Job no: 531669

Work type: Post Doc Associate

Location: St. Johns

Categories: Biology/Life Science

Department: 57130100 - WH-ADMINISTRATION

Classification Title:

Postdoc Associate - Physics of Aquatic Acceleration

Job Description:

A position is open for a postdoc at the Liao Lab (http://liaolab.com) to look at the physics of aquatic acceleration. This 3-year, NSF-funded position offers a unique opportunity to explore the unsteady dynamics of undulatory locomotion in fishes using computational, robotic and biological approaches. Work will take place at The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience (http://www.whitney.ufl.edu), a research institute at the University of Florida (http://www.biology.ufl.edu/). The Whitney Lab is located in St. Augustine, and has strengths in biomechanics, neuroscience, genomics, bioinformatics, and development.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in engineering, neuroscience, physics, computer science, biology or a related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The position is open and start date is negotiable. Please send your C.V. along with three academic references to jliao@whitney.ufl.edu.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 23 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 27 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time