Job No.
- Job Title:
- Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Mathis Group
- Employer:
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Arizona State University
- Location:
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Tempe, AZ
- Posting Date:
- 09-Oct-2025
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- Description:
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Arizona State University
Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Mathis Group
Knowledge Enterprise: Biodesign Institute: Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society
Tempe Campus
Open Date: Oct 06, 2025
Job Description
The Mathis Group at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join an international collaboration funded by the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP). The project brings together researchers at ASU, the Max Planck Institute (MPI) in Marburg, Germany, and the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) in Tokyo, Japan to investigate the chemical and physical foundations of life’s origins. The scholar will develop and analyze numerical models of chemical reaction networks, compare computational results to experimental data from collaborators, and play a key role in interpreting and facilitating collaboration between ASU, MPI Marburg, and ELSI Tokyo.
Essential Duties
Develop, implement, and analyze computational models of chemical reaction networks
Compare and integrate computational results with experimental data
Collaborate closely with international partners and facilitate cross-site communication
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
Contribute to mentoring and training of students in the group
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. (within the past five years) in Physics, Chemistry, Systems Biology, Computer Science, or related field
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in numerical simulation, high-performance computing, or modeling of complex systems
Experience with Bayesian inference, dynamical systems, or differentiable programming (Julia preferred)
Familiarity with analytical chemical data analysis (e.g., NMR, mass spectrometry)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment
Application Instructions
Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To apply for this position, submit the following required application materials:
Cover letter
A complete curriculum vitae
The names and contact information of three references (name, position, title, organization, email, and phone number).
A single research paper representative of your interests and/or expertise.
The initial application deadline is November 6, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
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- Contact information:
- Arizona State University