We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Research Fellow 
to work on a project involving numerical modeling of the early stages of 
vascular system formation.

The project will focus on constructing a numerical model of the capillary 
formation process in in vitro systems, inspired by experimental observations. 
The primary objective of the study is to develop a theoretical model describing 
the formation of new capillaries during angiogenesis. Two key factors influence 
growth at this stage: the concentration of vascular endothelial growth factor, 
which is produced when cells experience hypoxia, and mechanical stresses in the 
extracellular matrix. The proposed research involves constructing a theoretical 
model, implementing it in numerical simulations, and comparing its predictions 
with experimental results, contributing to an improved understanding of the 
growth laws governing such networks. We seek candidates with expertise in one or 
more of the following areas: numerical modeling of growth processes, fluid 
dynamics, physical processes in biological soft matter, applied mathematics. A 
strong background in continuum mechanics and programming, and fluent English are 
also necessary.

The position start date is flexible. The salary is 9000 PLN gross (~2100 EUR) 
per month, which is competitive for the cost of living in Warsaw. The contract 
includes health coverage for Poland and EU. The post holder will have access to 
travel funds for international meetings/conferences. Inquiries and applications 
should be sent by email to Maciej Lisicki and Piotr Szymczak 
(Maciej.Lisicki@fuw.edu.pl, pa.szymczak@uw.edu.pl). Applications should
include a detailed CV, a cover letter with a short statement of research 
interests and motivation and two names of potential referees. Complete 
applications should be received before Feb 15, 2025 for full consideration. 
Later applications will also be accepted until the suitable candidate is 
identified.