Vivek Prakash
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Postdoctoral Position in Bio-Fluid Mechanics, Physics, and Computational Neuroscience University of Miami in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biology
Funding
The position is funded by the NIH. It is an initial 1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal subject to funding. No specific stipend or salary information is provided.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Miami
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About this position
The Prakash Lab at the University of Miami Department of Physics is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on an NIH-funded project in bio-fluid mechanics, in collaboration with Prof. Mansi Srivastava’s lab at Harvard University. The project focuses on developing Hofstenia miamia, a highly regenerative marine worm, as a new quantitative model for neuroscience. The research will involve measuring and modeling cilia-driven locomotion and fluid flows, using computational and theoretical approaches to link neural activity, body kinematics, and behavior.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong background in fluid dynamics and computational/theoretical work. The ideal candidate will be interested in building quantitative data analysis pipelines and developing computational or theoretical models for new biological systems. The position is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal depending on funding. The start date is flexible, with a preferred start in January or February 2026.
To apply, candidates should email Dr. Vivek Prakash at [email protected] with the subject line 'Postdoc position: Hofstenia', including a CV with a full publication list, a short statement of interest, and the names of three references. The application deadline is January 15, 2026. For more information, visit the Prakash Lab website at www.marinebiophysics.org and the Srivastava Lab at www.srivastavalab.org.
This opportunity is ideal for recent PhD graduates with expertise in bio-fluid mechanics, physics, computational neuroscience, and related fields, who are interested in interdisciplinary research at the interface of physics and biology.
Funding details
The position is funded by the NIH. It is an initial 1-year appointment with the possibility of renewal subject to funding. No specific stipend or salary information is provided.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field. A strong background in fluid dynamics and computational or theoretical work is required. Candidates should have an interest in building quantitative data analysis pipelines and in developing computational or theoretical models for new biological systems. Applicants should submit a CV with a full publication list, a short statement of interest, and the names of three references.
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United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Marine Biology
Cytokinesis
Musculoskeletal Biology
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United States
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Marine Biology
Model Theory
Statistical Analysis
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