Acting Instructor – Mechanistic Computational Modelling
Position Overview
Organization: Bioengineering (SOM)
Title: Acting Instructor – Mechanistic Computational Modelling
Position Details
Position Description
This position is being offered at a salary range of $5,417 to $6,667 per month ($65,004 – $80,004 per year), commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent project development, including the following: Lead the design and execution of computational biology projects, like mechanistic modeling of vascular-cellular physiology. Expected approaches include but not limited to mass‑action kinetic models, performing sensitivity and uncertainty analyses, and conducting rigorous statistical analysis of experimental and clinical datasets.
The candidate should demonstrate broad knowledge of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling (and related pathways) and be able to translate biological hypotheses into quantitative models that can be tested against data. They will play a leading role in intellectual development activities, independently drive key portions of research projects, and are expected to publish as first author in high‑impact, peer‑reviewed journals, in addition to serving as co‑author on collaborative publications, presentations, and reports.
Funding Contribution: Identifies funding sources and contributes to developing new proposals. Candidates are expected to actively pursue independent research funding and build a long-term trajectory toward securing grants as PI or co-PI.
Mentoring: Mentors students and junior researchers in the development of technical and professional skills.
Qualifications
Applicants for this Acting Instructor position must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- PhD degree in a related quantitative field (e.g., bioengineering, biomedical engineering, computational biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or a closely related discipline),
- Expertise in receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling (and related pathways),
- Strong record of scientific writing with experience publishing as first author in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and
- At least two years of postdoctoral experience in computational modeling of biological systems. This includes programming (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB), quantitative data analysis, and development and application of mechanistic, deterministic models.
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 1, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by October 1, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via University of Washington's Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should include the following materials:
- A cover letter of no more than one (1) page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
- A curriculum vitae
- Please also include contact information for at least three (3) referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Contact Dr. Imoukhuede and Dr. Fang at Imoukhuedelab@u.washington.edu. More information about the Imoukhuede Systems Biology Lab can be found at https://sites.bioe.uw.edu/imoukhuede/.
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