Description: The postdoctoral researcher will work in the group of
Prof. Aleksandar Donev on
developing fast methods for solving electrostatics and Stokes flow
problems involving particles in semi-confined geometries. Examples of
physical systems of interest include suspensions of colloids driven by
external electric and magnetic fields, lipid membranes, and
electrolytes. The candidate will help implement and apply the novel
computational techniques to problems of scientific importance, in
collaboration with application scientists (including experimentalists)
in soft condensed matter physics, chemical engineering, and cell
biology.
Dates: There is some flexibility in the starting date, and the initial
appointment is expected to be for two years.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD degree in a relevant field
and have experience with applied and computational mathematics, with a
solid background in numerical analysis and scientific computing, and
some familiarity with soft-matter physics.
Documents to submit: Up-to-date CV with publications, cover letter explaining interests and goals, a short (~2 pages) research statement, and 2-3 references that could provide a letter of support. Applicants should contact Aleks Donev first. More details and formal application are available via Interfolio at