Postdoctoral Position (2 years) in Computational Arterial Biomechanics in Dublin City University, Ireland

Smooth muscle cell response to fibre remodelling: Computational vascular mechanobiology using multi-scale modelling techniques

This research aims to further our understanding of the role of arterial fibre structure in remodelling, growth and repair. The work focusses on the role of the underlying arterial fibre architecture in directing vascular smooth muscle cell growth and differentiation. The postdoctoral researcher will use data obtained from in vitro cell experiments to model vascular cell growth and extracellular matrix deposition in response to load directed fibre remodelling.

The researcher will work closely with other members of a multidisciplinary project team including PIs, postdoctoral and postgraduate researchers in the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, the School of Biotechnology and the Centre for Medical Engineering Research in DCU.

Candidates should have a PhD in engineering/bioengineering ideally with specific experience in computational biomechanics and/or mechanobiological modelling. Experience in vascular cell culture techniques would also be an advantage.

This position is funded by a Science Foundation Ireland ERC development grant.

To apply for this position, submit a CV with the names and addresses of two referees by October 31st 2014 to:

Dr. Caitríona Lally, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering,

School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering,

Dublin City University,

Glasnevin,

Dublin 9,

Ireland.

Email: caitriona.lally@dcu.ie

Centre for Medical Engineering Research (www.medeng.dcu.ie)