Postdoctoral Research Associate, Mathematics
Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Opportunity Job Summary Working under the supervision
of Professor Ken Duffy, the Department of Mathematics at
Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research
Associate to work on the design and development of mathematical,
probabilistic, and statistical frameworks for drawing inferences
from complex biological data in collaboration with scientists at
the Snow Centre for Immune Health based at The Walter and Eliza
Hall Institute in Melbourne, Australia. You will be part of a
multi-disciplinary team that has an ambitious long term research
program to decipher what factors result in good or poor immune
health, transforming and accelerate personalised diagnosis and
treatment for people suffering from immune diseases and
dysfunction. Building on more than two decades of development
stochastic models that explain the population behaviour of immune
cells subject to controlled stimulation, you will collaborate in
research that seeks to explain the weak inheritance features of
immune dysfunction in order to better inform diagnosis and
treatment. A one-year post, with a possible extension to two years
depending on availability of funds and sustained excellence in
meeting the duties and expectations is offered. Key
Responsibilities 1. Perform research. Develop probabilistic models
informed by data to guide and challenge hypotheses. Develop
statistical frameworks to draw inferences from data to assess 2.
Take the lead on disseminating research results, including leading
the writing of papers as well as preparing and delivering
presentations to stakeholders 3. Contribute to funder reporting
Qualifications · Must have a PhD or equivalent in applied
mathematics, statistics, biophysics, or similar. · Must be able to
undertake full-time research and scholarship. · Must be able to
work in collaborative multi-institutional teams with senior and
junior scholars · Strong foundations in applied probability,
statistics and data interpretation are required. · Clear writing
and presentation skills are essential. Position Type Research
Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors
such as candidate work experience, education and skills when
extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits
package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical,
vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life,
retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $60,315.00
- $85,192.50 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary
will depend on several factors, which may include your education,
experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well
as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the
role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
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