The project is financed by the Netherlands
Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) as part of the Visual
Interactive Effective Worlds (VIEW) research programme. The project is
being carried out in collaboration with the research group of Prof. R.
van Liere of the Center for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI) in
Amsterdam. In this project we propose to develop visualization
techniques for quantitative research on complex shaped and variable
biological and simulated objects and techniques for the visualization
of abstract n-dimensional parameter spaces in models of gene regulatory
networks. The aim of the project is to develop methods and tools to
extract and present geometrical information from spatial measurements
and simulation, to develop visualization methods to compare simulation
models and measured data, and to develop techniques for the navigation
of morphometric parameter spaces (morphospaces) and model parameter
spaces. We will focus on a prototypical case study: gene regulation of
development in metazoans with a relatively simple body plan (sponges
and scleractinian corals). Here we will closely collaborate with Prof.
W.E.G. Mueller (Institut fuer Physiologische Chemie Johannes
Gutenberg-Universitaet Mainz, Germany) and Prof. D.J. Miller
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, James Cook University, Australia).
Tasks
The appointee will work on a visual exploration system suitable for
analysing bio-mechanical models of growth and form, models of the
genetic regulatory network controlling the developmental process and
methods for quantifying morphologies. The visual exploration system
will used to explore virtual morphospaces.
Requirements
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Scientific Computing,
Computational Science, Physics / Computational Physics, Chemistry,
Biology or a related field
• Active interest in life science applications
• Ability to operate in an international research team
• Fluency in oral and written English.
Organization
The Universiteit van Amsterdam
The Faculty of Science at the UvA is one of
Europe’s foremost institutions of higher education and research in its
chosen fields of specialization. It plays an active role in
international science networks and collaborates with universities and
industry. The Faculty has approximately 2,000 students and 1,500 staff
members spread over four departments and ten research institutes. Each
institute has its own research programme, a substantial part of which
is externally funded by the Netherlands Organization for Scientific
Research (NWO), the Dutch government, the EU and various private
enterprises.
In 2010, the Faculty will relocate to the Science Park Amsterdam.
Ambitious building projects are paving the way for this relocation. The
move will make the Park one of the largest centres of academic research
in the Netherlands.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: one year Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will be full time (38 hours a week) for a period of
four years (one year plus a further three years after a positive
evaluation) and should lead to a dissertation.
Additional Information
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
You can apply for this job before 15-12-2006 by sending your application to:
Universiteit van Amsterdam Faculty of Science, Personnel Dept. J.C. Knaap-Cabi
Kruislaan 404
1098 SM Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail address:
Applications should include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of two referees.
Applications – marked ‘strictly confidential’ and quoting vacancy
number in the top left-hand corner of the envelope – should be sent
before 15 December 2006.
The application period will remain open until the position is filled;
however, a review of applications will commence on 15 December 2006, as
we wish to fill the position as soon as possible.
2006-12-15 00:00:00.0
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 06-1056.
