Post-doctoral Research Associate in Biophysics, Bioengineering or Mathematical Biology

Post-doctoral Research Associate in

Biophysics, Bioengineering or Mathematical Biology School of Natural Sciences Location:

Lincoln Salary:

From £38,784 per annum Please note, this post is fixed-term for 36 months and full-time at 1 FTE.

Closing Date:

Friday 22 May 2026

Interview Date:

Monday 08 June 2026

Reference:

CHS310 This is an externally-funded PDRA position supporting the Leverhulme project "Biophysical and morphological coevolution of egg micropyles and sperm in insects". You will work closely with an international team of researchers across multiple disciplines at the University of Lincoln, UK, in collaboration with the University of Tulane, USA. Insect eggs are incredibly intricate and complex structures which are poorly studied compared to sperm. To fertilise insect eggs, sperm must pass through a tiny pore called a micropyle, which connect to a channel leading inside the egg. Through our previous work on insect egg and sperm, we have shown that sperm and egg micropyles co-evolve. The aim of this project is to quantify and explore the form and function of insect egg micropyles across insects by combining novel methods across evolutionary analysis, mathematical modelling, micro-scale experiments and 3D printing. You will have a PhD (or close to completion) in biophysics, bioengineering, mathematical biology or a closely allied discipline along with experience in creating, writing, enhancing, and running code in R/Python, using and developing microfluidic devices and advanced imaging. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to talk to different audiences, as you will be collaborating with a team of researchers across multiple disciplines both in the UK and overseas. Email details to a friend Apply Online Further details: Job Description and Person Specification You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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