Department of Mathematics Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Section Research Associate in Mathematical Biology Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work on an interdisciplinary BBSRC-funded project examining the regulation of oocyte growth in the mouse ovary. The aim of the project is to investigate how a steady supply of growing eggs is maintained throughout the reproductive life of a mammal. You will be required to develop and analyse mathematical models of follicle growth in the mammalian ovary, to compare these to experimental data being simultaneously gathered by a Biological Research Associate on the same project, to draw biological conclusions and to suggest new experiments. The project forms part of an ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration between Dr K Hardy and Professor S Franks at the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology (IRDB, Hammersmith Hospital Campus) and Professor J Stark (Department of Mathematics, South Kensington Campus) at Imperial College London. The Research Associate will be based in the Department of Mathematics under the immediate supervision of Professor J Stark, but will be expected to liaise closely with the experimental members of the team. Biomathematical Sciences is part of the Applied Mathematics RAE grouping, which was rated 5* in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. Further information about the Department can be found at www.ma.imperial.ac.uk. The application of the mathematical sciences to biology and medicine is a priority area for the Department, supported by several recent appointments, and the formation of a research group in this field. In addition Professor J. Stark played a significant role in the recent successful ?6 million Imperial College London bid for a BBSRC/EPSRC funded Centre for Integrative Systems Biology: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/media/pressreleases/05_03_14_systems_biology.html. This will greatly enhance activities in the modelling of cell biological systems throughout Imperial College London. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent training in mathematics, statistics or other related area. Some previous experience in modelling biological systems and/or handling experimental data is highly desirable, as is an enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary team. The post is available for a period of three years and salary will be in the range ?22,116 - ?32,232 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor J Stark, j.stark@imperial.ac.uk. A job description and an application form, which must be completed, can be obtained from the following website: www.imperial.ac.uk/employment/research/index.htm. Alternatively, please contact Rusudan Svanidze, Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 8555, email: r.svanidze@imperial.ac.uk. Completed application forms should be sent with a full curriculum vitae and list of publications to Ms Rusudan Svanidze, Department of Mathematics, 651 Huxley Building, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ. Closing Date: 20 May 2005 Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity