Project The Mathematical Laws of Morphology and Biomechanics through Ontogeny Program Individual Research & Mentoring Opportunities Term Spring 2025 Status Accepted Research Area Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics Description Job Summary We are currently seeking applications for research assistant positions supervised by Prof. Alessandro Maria Selvitella (Webpage - Google Scholar), at Purdue University Fort Wayne for Spring 2025. These positions will support the research of Prof. Selvitella’s lab and they will focus on developing new mathematics, data science, and machine learning tools for the study of the laws that govern morphology and biomechanics of animals and humans through growth. These positions will benefit from and contribute to the many activities of Prof. Selvitella’s lab, such as: Thematic Program on the Mathematical Laws on Morphology and Biomechanics 2021 - ongoing, the annual Workshop in Mathematical and Computational Biology (2021 and 2022), and the Midwest Workshop of Women in Experimental Biology: Towards an Integration of Modern Machine Learning Methods to the Biological Sciences 2022. Supervisor Alessandro Maria Selvitella Mentor Type of work required Responsibilities
The research assistants will lead their research projects under the supervision of Prof. Selvitella and will have the opportunity to interact with other students in Prof. Selvitella’s lab and with his collaborators. The research assistants will:
Work with Prof. Selvitella on a specific research project centered on the development of new data science, machine learning, statistical, and mathematical methods for the study of the mathematical laws of morphology and biomechanics through ontogeny.
Perform statistical analysis of datasets of interest to the project using statistical software such as R, Python, and/or Matlab.
Prepare manuscripts and research reports on the assigned project.
Report to Prof. Selvitella on progress/activities once per week (1hr meetings).
Websites https://sites.google.com/view/malamobi Qualifications Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit: (i) an up-to-date CV/resume, (ii) two reference letters, and (iii) a letter of interest to Prof. Selvitella at aselvite@pfw.edu. The letter of interest should describe your background, why you are interested in these topics, and how the positions advertised in this notice are in line with your long-term career goals. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and must be able to show that proof within 3 days of hire. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Full consideration will be given to those applications submitted not later than 15th January 2025. Required Qualifications These positions require theoretical and applied knowledge of fundamental statistical, mathematical, data science, and/or machine learning concepts typically obtained through specific education and training. Required qualifications include: Minimum: Being enrolled in a junior or senior year in a BS program in data science, computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related fields (e.g quantitative biology). MS and PhD students are welcome to apply. Project management skills. Problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills. Collaborative skills for working well in a team environment. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. R, Python, Matlab). Preferred Qualifications Strong background in statistics, mathematics, data science, machine learning and/or the analysis of data from morphology or biomechanics experiments (3 years experience). Strong collaborative skills for working well in a team environment. High Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. R, Python, Matlab). Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 10 (estimated)