<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"><font size="5">Bridging the gap for mathematical models of gap junctions<o:p></o:p></font></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">Post-doctoral position available </span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">with Dr Áine Byrne (</span><a href="https://people.ucd.ie/aine.byrne" style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px; color: rgb(150, 96, 125);"><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none;">https://people.ucd.ie/aine.byrne</span></a><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">)</span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;"> in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University College Dublin’s</span><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">We are currently accepting applications for a 3-year position (anticipated start date: March 1st, 2025). Candidates should have a PhD in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, neuroscience, cognitive science or a related field. Mathematical or computational modelling experience is required, while experimental experience is desirable (but not essential). Candidates should also have strong programming skills (Python, LaTeX, XPPAUTO, C++, Linux), an excellent command of the English language, good communication skills, and a passion for interdisciplinary projects. Previous </span><font color="#000000" face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17.333334px;">postdoctoral experience is desirable.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><font color="#000000" face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17.333334px;"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;"><u>Project details</u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><font color="#000000" face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17.333334px;">This project seeks to develop novel mathematical models of gap junction modulation in the brain. Gap junctions promote the synchronous activation of neurons, a signature of epileptic seizures. Using a combination of mathematical models and electrophysiological experiments, we will investigate the interplay between gap junction coupling and neuronal synchronisation. Particular attention will be paid to how gap junction coupling varies in response to changes in the surrounding environment. This newfound understanding will be exploited to understand the emergence of excessive neuronal synchronisation in epilepsy and identify novel treatments. Experiments will be carried out at Trinity College Dublin under the guidance of collaborator Prof Mark Cunningham (https://www.cunninghamlab.org/) who will provide training and the use of his facilities.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><font face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="font-size: 17.333334px;"><u>Application details</u></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">To apply </span><font color="#000000" face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="font-size: 17.333334px;">please go to </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 17.333334px;"><a href="https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs">https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs</a>, </span></font><span style="font-size: 17.333334px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;">select whether you are an internal or external applicant, and enter the reference number 017769 on the following page. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">Salary: </span><font color="#000000" face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="font-size: 17.333334px;">€44,847 - €52,715 per annum </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;">Closing date: 12:00 noon (Irish time) on Monday November 18, 2024.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm; line-height: normal;"><font color="#000000" face="AppleSystemUIFont"><span style="font-size: 17.333334px;">Please note that at least one year postdoctoral experience is required to apply to the PD2 position. Applicants with less than one year postdoctoral experience should apply for the</span></font><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; font-size: 17.333334px;"> PD1 position.</span></p></body></html>