Research Fellow, Surrey Sleep Research Centre

Surrey Sleep Research Centre

Location:  Guildford
Salary:  £36,024 to £40,521 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours GMT on Monday 12 February 2024
Reference:  003824

Mathematical Modelling, Model Data Fusion/Machine Learning and Human Sleep-Circadian Rhythms

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The role

Applications are invited for a Dementia Research Institute funded Postdoctoral Research Fellow position (24 months in the first instance) based in the Surrey Sleep Research Centre led by Professor Derk-Jan Dijk and Professor Anne Skeldon in the School of Mathematics and Physics.

 This post is funded by the Dementia Research Institute (DRI) Care Research & Technology Centre, which is a collaboration between Imperial College London and the University of Surrey. The UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) was created through a joint investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC), Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK.

 This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a comprehensive research programme into the development and validation of methods to assess and improve circadian rhythmicity with an emphasis on sleep and circadian disturbances in dementia. The successful candidate will work across a variety of tasks and research methods to develop and evaluate mathematical models, model data fusion methods, and machine learning algorithms for circadian rhythms and sleep in humans.

 We are therefore looking for a highly motivated individual who holds a PhD in a relevant area and has an interest in human circadian rhythms, mathematical modelling and data science/data assimilation/machine learning.

 About you

We are looking for a person with a PhD or equivalent experience in mathematics or a related discipline, and ideally with experience of collaborative interdisciplinary working. You will also have some experience in presenting your work to a wide range of stakeholders and a track record of publishing novel scientific research.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter with your application on the University of Surrey Website. 

Please note interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 19th February 2024.

Further details:   Job Description    

Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (£34,980) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate.  Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (£36,024).