[ICMNS] Post-doctoral and PhD positions at University of Nottingham

[Rachel Nicks]

Please see below for details of a post-doctoral position and funded PhD studentship at the University of Nottingham

White Matter Computation: Utilising axonal delays to sculpt network attractors

Applications are sought for a 36-month postdoctoral position and a fully-funded 42-month PhD studentship to work with Dr Rachel Nicks<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/people/rachel.nicks> and Prof Stephen Coombes<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/people/stephen.coombes> at the University of Nottingham on the project, White Matter Computation: Utilising axonal delays to sculpt network attractors, funded by The Leverhulme Trust.

The central aim of the project is to determine how dynamic patterns of neural activity evolve in a complex network of time-delayed neural interactions and how modifications to these delays, based on novel models for the plasticity of the brains white matter, can subserve computations.

Post-doctoral position
The 36-month postdoctoral position is expected to start 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post-doctoral researcher is expected to focus on computational aspects of the project, in particular the creation of numerical bifurcation tools for the investigation of strongly coupled networks with multiple state-dependent delays. For details of the role requirements and to apply see
https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=SCI131825. Deadline for applications is 6 May 2025.


PhD studentship
This fully funded position is available from 1st October 2025. It includes tax-free annual stipend of £19,237 (2024/25 rates) plus payment of full-time home (UK) tuition fees. There is also a dedicated travel budget. Candidates should have a 1st or high 2:1 degree in applied mathematics, or a closely related subject with substantial mathematical content. Skills in programming (MATLAB, Julia) and numerical bifurcation theory (e.g. DDE-BIFTOOL, MATCONT) are desirable. Background knowledge in one or more of dynamical systems theory, bifurcation theory or delay-differential equations would be advantageous. For more details on the PhD project and how to apply see
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/study/research/phd-research-opportunities/phd-projects/white-matter-computation-utilising-axonal-delays-to-sculpt-network-attractors.aspx
The deadline for applications is 31 May 2025, however, later applications may also be considered.

Informal enquiries for either position should be sent to Dr Rachel Nicks (Rachel.Nicks at nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:Rachel.Nicks at nottingham.ac.uk>).


Rachel Nicks (she/her)
Assistant Professor

School of Mathematical Sciences
University of Nottingham
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Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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