Tweet
Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Multiscale Image Based Homogenisation and Modelling
Bioengineering Research Group
Location: *Highfield Campus
Salary: * £27,428 to £30,870
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months
Closing Date: * Saturday 31 December 2011
Interview Date: * Monday 16 January 2012
Reference: *069911BX
School of Engineering Sciences
Multiscale image based homogenization of soil and plant water uptake
*
Project description:*
A post-doctorate research fellow is required to work on multiscale image based modelling and homogenization of water flow in soil and water uptake by plant roots.* This post is part of a large BBSRC funded program to develop models of water uptake by wheat crop to learn about the multiscale mechanisms that control the plant-water relations.
One of the most challenging problems facing humankind in coming years is how to ensure an adequate supply of food for ever increasing human population in the changing climate. One of the most important aspects controlling crop growth is the availability of water. This project will combine multiscale x-ray CT scanning imaging of soil and plant roots (undertaken in Nottingham and Southampton) with the state of the art image based multiscale homogenisation of water movement and uptake in the soil.
The work will be performed in the Bioengineering Group at the University of Southampton, but will require close collaboration with x-ray CT scanning facility in the University of Nottingham and muVIS in Southampton.* The applicants should have (or be near completion of) a PhD in applied mathematics, computational engineering, physics, or a related area that involved mathematical modelling and numerical simulation, or equivalent working/research experience. An understanding of the plant and/or soil water transport process modelling and homogenisation theory will also be an advantage.*The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competency in conducting large scale numerical simulations, an understanding of methods of asymptotic analysis and knowledge of multiscale/homogenization analysis. The appointment will be on a pay scale up to £30,870 (subject to qualifications) and will be based in the Bioengineering Group (www.southampton.ac.uk/ses/research/bioeng).
For further details, please contact:** Dr. Tiina Roose, t.roose@soton.ac.uk, tel number: 02380 592871.
The closing date for this post is*31 December*2011. Please apply online through www.jobs.soton.ac.ukor alternatively telephone 023 8059 2750 for an application form. Please quote vacancy reference number 069911BX on all correspondence.*
Bioengineering Research Group
Location: *Highfield Campus
Salary: * £27,428 to £30,870
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months
Closing Date: * Saturday 31 December 2011
Interview Date: * Monday 16 January 2012
Reference: *069911BX
School of Engineering Sciences
Multiscale image based homogenization of soil and plant water uptake
*
Project description:*
A post-doctorate research fellow is required to work on multiscale image based modelling and homogenization of water flow in soil and water uptake by plant roots.* This post is part of a large BBSRC funded program to develop models of water uptake by wheat crop to learn about the multiscale mechanisms that control the plant-water relations.
One of the most challenging problems facing humankind in coming years is how to ensure an adequate supply of food for ever increasing human population in the changing climate. One of the most important aspects controlling crop growth is the availability of water. This project will combine multiscale x-ray CT scanning imaging of soil and plant roots (undertaken in Nottingham and Southampton) with the state of the art image based multiscale homogenisation of water movement and uptake in the soil.
The work will be performed in the Bioengineering Group at the University of Southampton, but will require close collaboration with x-ray CT scanning facility in the University of Nottingham and muVIS in Southampton.* The applicants should have (or be near completion of) a PhD in applied mathematics, computational engineering, physics, or a related area that involved mathematical modelling and numerical simulation, or equivalent working/research experience. An understanding of the plant and/or soil water transport process modelling and homogenisation theory will also be an advantage.*The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competency in conducting large scale numerical simulations, an understanding of methods of asymptotic analysis and knowledge of multiscale/homogenization analysis. The appointment will be on a pay scale up to £30,870 (subject to qualifications) and will be based in the Bioengineering Group (www.southampton.ac.uk/ses/research/bioeng).
For further details, please contact:** Dr. Tiina Roose, t.roose@soton.ac.uk, tel number: 02380 592871.
The closing date for this post is*31 December*2011. Please apply online through www.jobs.soton.ac.ukor alternatively telephone 023 8059 2750 for an application form. Please quote vacancy reference number 069911BX on all correspondence.*