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<p class="MsoNormal">With apologies for any cross-posting, please see below for details of a funded PhD studentship and up-coming post-doctoral position at the University of Nottingham<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>White Matter Computation: Utilising axonal delays to sculpt network attractors<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications are sought for a fully-funded 42-month PhD studentship and a 36-month postdoctoral position to work with
<a href="https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/people/rachel.nicks">Dr Rachel Nicks</a> and
<a href="https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/people/stephen.coombes">Prof Stephen Coombes</a> at the University of Nottingham on the project, White Matter Computation: Utilising axonal delays to sculpt network attractors, funded by The Leverhulme Trust.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PhD studentship<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/study/research/phd-research-opportunities/phd-projects/white-matter-computation-utilising-axonal-delays-to-sculpt-network-attractors.aspx">https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/study/research/phd-research-opportunities/phd-projects/white-matter-computation-utilising-axonal-delays-to-sculpt-network-attractors.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The deadline for applications is 30 April 2025, however, later applications may also be considered.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Post-doctoral position<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are also accepting expressions of interest in a 36-month postdoctoral position starting on 1 May 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">A PhD, or equivalent in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics, engineering, physics or a closely related discipline.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">OR near to completion of a PhD (Note: thesis must have been submitted prior to start of post)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Expert knowledge of at least one of the following areas<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3">Network dynamical systems, <o:p>
</o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3">Numerical bifurcation analysis<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3">Delay differential equations
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">An ability to produce research of high quality in Applied Dynamical Systems or closely related discipline.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Excellent communication and organisational skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Informal expressions of interest should be sent to Dr Rachel Nicks (<a href="mailto:Rachel.Nicks@nottingham.ac.uk">Rachel.Nicks@nottingham.ac.uk</a>) with details of the formal application process available in the coming weeks.
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