ppOrganisation/Company University of A Coruña Research Field Mathematics Engineering Physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 28 Jul *********:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep **** /p h3Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? /h3 pHorizon Europe - ERC Reference Number ****/CP/185 /p h3Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? /h3 pNo /p h3Offer Description /h3 pGrant/funding reference: ********* /p pTitle: Digital twins for cancer progression based on multiscale structured models and mechanistic learning /p pResearch line / Scientific-technical services: Structured models of cancer progression /p pGrant/funding period: START: 01/2/2026 END: 31/1/2031 /p pCentre of Principal Researcher: School of Civil Engineering (ETSICCP) /p h3Purpose Of Contract /h3 pCollaborator on activities related to the project/agreement stated. /p h3Job Location and Schedule /h3 pETSICCP, Monday-Friday, ********** h *********** h (35 h/week). /p h3Tasks and Responsibilities /h3 ul liDevelopment of organ-scale structured biomathematical models to describe the progression of prostate cancer towards higher pathological grades. /li liDevelopment of advanced computational methods for tumor simulation, calibration, and prediction using clinical, histopathological, and medical imaging data for each patient. /li liAnalysis of the predictions, parameters, and biomarkers obtained from the personalized models for each patient and across the patient cohort. /li liDevelopment of computer codes in MATLAB and Python to implement tasks 1–3. /li liContribution to the preparation of written and visual materials for the presentation of scientific results at conferences and in scientific publications. /li /ul pThe estimated time required to complete these tasks is 24 months from the starting date of the contract. /p h3Qualifications /h3 pMaster's degree in applied mathematics, physics, or engineering. /p h3Eligibility Criteria /h3 ul liAcademic qualifications (maximum 30 points). /li li1. /li /ul pUp to 10 points will be awarded based on the weighted average grade of the applicant's Bachelor's degree transcript (or equivalent qualification granting access to a Master's degree) and Master's degree transcript. /p pThis weighted average grade will be calculated by employing the average grade of each degree and using the number of ECTS as weighting coefficients. /p pPreference will be given to applicants holding degrees in Mathematics, Physics, or Civil, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering.



/p pFor applicants holding degrees in other Natural Sciences or Engineering disciplines, a weighting factor of 70% of the average transcript grade will be applied. /p pFor applicants holding degrees in fields other than those mentioned above, a weighting factor of 10% will be applied. /p ul li2. /li /ul pUp to 10 points will be awarded based on the weighted average grades obtained by the applicant in Bachelor's and Master's courses related to the project tasks as follows: up to 1 point for each 1 ECTS credit in courses related to Calculus and Linear Algebra; up to 2 points for each 1 ECTS credit in courses related to Statistics, Probability, Numerical Methods, Scientific Programming, Computational Mechanics, and Differential Equations; and up to 3 points for each 1 ECTS credit in courses related to applications of Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering in Biology and Medicine. /p pFor these courses, the same weighting applied to the overall academic transcript according to the degree obtained will also be applied. /p ul li3. /li /ul pUp to 6 points will be awarded for complementary training courses related to the research project tasks, at a rate of up to 1.5 points for each completed course. /p ul li4. /li /ul pUp to 4 points will be awarded for academic awards and scholarships obtained through competitive calls, with a maximum of 1 point per achievement. /p ul liExperience related to the activities to be carried out (maximum 40 points). /li li1. /li /ul pExperience in the use of differential equation models of cancer growth and treatment response to obtain personalized tumor predictions through simulation (maximum 10 points). /p pUp to 0.5 points will be awarded for each month of experience. /p ul li2. /li /ul pExperience in the parameterization of differential equation models using least-squares techniques and Bayesian calibration (maximum 10 points). /p pUp to 0.5 points will be awarded for each month of experience. /p ul li3. /li /ul pExperience in the identification of mechanistic biomarkers and in the statistical analysis of calibration and prediction results from cancer models (maximum 10 points). /p pUp to 0.5 points will be awarded for each month of experience. /p ul li4.



/li /ul pExperience in developing MATLAB and Python code (maximum 10 points). /p pUp to 0.5 points will be awarded for each month of experience. /p ul li5. /li /ul pOther academic achievements (maximum 10 points). /p pAwards, scholarships, and research contracts related to the project tasks obtained through competitive calls will be considered, with up to 2 points awarded for each achievement. /p ul liEnglish proficiency (maximum 10 points). /li /ul pDemonstrable knowledge of English at intermediate level or above, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, will be awarded up to 10 points (A2: 2 points; B1: 4 points; B2: 6 points; C1: 8 points; C2: 10 points). /p ul liPersonal interview (maximum 20 points). /li /ul pApplicants obtaining more than 50 points in Sections A–C will be invited to a personal interview, during which they must demonstrate their knowledge and ability to perform the tasks described above. /p pA minimum score of 65 points will be required to be eligible for the contract. /p pThe selection process will establish a reserve list of applicants meeting this requirement. /p pIf no applicant achieves a score higher than 65 points, the position may remain vacant. /p pThe interview score does not count towards inclusion in the waiting list, a consideration that is extended to the score that allows the position to be declared vacant. /p h3Selection Process /h3 pWHERE TO APPLY: UDC online services site. /p pApplication Process: Applications should be addressed to the Office of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Transference, and include the call reference. /p pDEADLINE: 5 working days from the day following the publication of the call on the official bulletin board of the UDC online services site. /p h3SELECTION COMMITTEE AND PUBLICATION OF RESULTS /h3 pSELECTION COMMITTEE (minimum 3 members and 3 reserves): Guillermo Lorenzo (PR-RC, president), José París (TITUN, member), Ignasi Colominas (CAT-UN, secretary). /p pReserve members: Iván Couceiro (AXU-DR), Luis Ramírez (TIT?UN), Xesús Nogueira (CAT-UN). /p pPLACE OF PUBLICATION OF RESULTS: Official bulletin board of the UDC online services site. /p h3General Required Documentation /h3 pCopy of national identity document or passport. /p pCopy of degree certificate in Spanish or English. /p pIf obtained outside the European Union it must be apostilled or legalized by the Spanish Embassy. /p pCV in English or Spanish/Galician. /p pResponsible declaration that the requirements of the call are fulfilled. /p pResponsible declaration of the veracity of the data stated in the application. /p p#J-*****-Ljbffr /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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