Faculty Positions in Computational Systems Medicine
The Laboratory for Systems Medicine (LSM) at the University of Florida has immediate openings for tenured/tenure-track positions at all ranks. LSM was established in 2020 and is part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, although our research extends beyond applications to pulmonary medicine.
Our growing team currently has 13 full-time computational scientists, including 8 faculty and senior scientists and 5 postdoctoral researchers. We mentor graduate, undergraduate and high school students.
LSM is closely integrated into clinical and experimental research in the College of Medicine, with collaborations across the university, the nation, as well as internationally. Staff are engaged in both basic and translational research across a range of fields. This diversity of collaborative projects creates a rich mentoring environment for junior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students.
Successful candidates will have an internationally-recognized computational research program that can attract significant extramural funding. In exceptional circumstances, researchers whose program has a laboratory component will be considered. LSM is committed to an inclusive environment that supports a diverse workforce.
Learn about us and our activities at the LSM website:
https://systemsmedicine.pulmonary.medicine.ufl.edu/
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher, Dean’s Professor & Director of LSM: reinhard.laubenbacher@medicine.ufl.edu
Postdoctoral Researcher – Laubenbacher’s Lab
The Laboratory for Systems Medicine (LSM) at the University of Florida has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. It is a full-time research position with no teaching responsibilities, under the mentorship of Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher. The research project focuses on the application of methods from algebraic combinatorics, algebraic topology, and category theory to investigate the relationship between the structure and dynamics of models frequently used in systems biology, including discrete models, such as Boolean networks, and systems of ordinary differential equations.
LSM was established in 2020, and is part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine. For more information see https://systemsmedicine.pulmonary.medicine.ufl.edu/ LSM currently has 13 full-time computational scientists, including 8 faculty and senior scientists and 5 postdoctoral researchers, joined by graduate, undergraduate, and high school students. The Laboratory is closely integrated into the clinical and experimental research in the College of Medicine, with research collaborations across the university, the nation, and the world. Laboratory staff are engaged in both basic and translational research, two current foci being the role of the immune system in diseases of the lung and cancer. The Laboratory staff are highly collaborative, with close interaction between different projects and research groups, creating a rich mentoring environment for junior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students.
Qualifications:
The candidate will have a background in algebra, algebraic topology/combinatorics, category theory.
Applying:
Applications should include a statement of interest, updated curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Relevant peer-reviewed publications by the applicant are welcome but not necessary. Review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. The Laboratory for Systems Medicine is committed to increasing diversity, and especially welcomes applications from researchers who are members of underrepresented groups. For more information or to apply, please contact: Dr. Reinhard C. Laubenbacher, Dean’s Professor of Systems Medicine, & Director, Laboratory for Systems Medicine reinhard.laubenbacher@medicine.ufl.edu.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Dr Sordo Vieira’s Lab
The Laboratory for Systems Medicine (LSM) at the University of Florida has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher, with a desired start date of November 1st, 2023 or as soon as possible. LSM was established in 2020, and is part of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Department of Medicine. It is continuing to expand and has currently 13 full-time computational scientists, including 8 faculty and senior scientists and 5 postdoctoral researchers, joined by several graduate, undergraduate, and high school students. The Laboratory is closely integrated into the clinical and experimental research in the College of Medicine, with research collaborations across the university, the nation, and the world. Laboratory staff are engaged in both basic and translational research, two foci being the role of the immune system in diseases of the lung and cancer. The Laboratory staff are highly collaborative, with close interaction between different projects and research groups, creating a rich mentoring environment for junior faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students.
The postdoctoral researcher in this position will work under the supervision of Dr. Luis Sordo Vieira, whose research focuses on the development of computational biological models, simulation methods, and their application to problems in innate immunity in respiratory infections–with a particular interest in modeling of the complement and coagulation cascades. Dr. Sordo Vieira is particularly interested in the tight integration of computational modeling with experimentation in mouse models. The postdoctoral position will develop quantitative biological models and apply them in simulations of dynamic microenvironments and heterogeneous tissues.
The candidate will conceptualize, plan, and execute projects aligned with overarching lab goals and lead the development of resulting submissions to academic journals for scholarly publication. The candidate will also assist with development of journal submissions supporting collaborations as relevant to the candidate’s experience, expertise, and interests.
Qualifications:
The candidate will hold a Ph.D. in biology, mathematics, engineering, or related field. The candidate will have experience in developing and applying ordinary differential equation and/or Boolean network models of biological systems as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications. Experience implementing dynamical models in Python, R or comparable programming is preferred but not required. The candidate will also have a working understanding of agent- based modeling principles and biophysical processes relevant to tissue microenvironments and intercellular interactions.
Applying:
Applications should include a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Relevant peer-reviewed publications by the applicant are welcome but not necessary. Review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. The Laboratory for Systems Medicine is committed to increasing diversity, and especially welcomes applications from researchers who are members of underrepresented groups. For more information or to apply, please contact Dr. Luis Sordo Vieira. Luis.SordoVieira@medicine.ufl.edu.
Additional Openings
The newly established Laboratory for Systems Medicine at University of Florida Health is focused on computational and mathematical approaches to human health. We have several immediate openings for faculty positions at all ranks, in both the research and tenure tracks.
We are looking for scientists who work well in an interdisciplinary environment, have an outstanding record and who have a strong track record or promise of extramural funding. While expertise in respiratory diseases and immunology are of particular interest, all aspects of human health, the basic science underpinning it, systems biology approaches, and a focus on computational and data science methodology will be seriously considered.
We are committed to creating an environment that supports diversity, collaboration, and interdisciplinarity. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher, reinhard.laubenbacher@medicine.ufl.edu. We also have several research scientist and postdoctoral positions available for projects in computational systems biology, optimization, software development, bioinformatics, and biophysical modeling.