PhD Research Assistantship in Nonlinear Dynamics in Biological System at University of Tennessee, USA

The Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has one graduate research assistantship available, at the Ph.D. level, starting Fall 2010.
Our lab works on systems biology, infectious diseases, nonlinear dynamics, control and complex systems. The student will work on an NSF funded project on Nonlinear Dynamics in Biological Systems. Prior experiences in computational biology, nonlinear dynamics and control are highly desirable.
The University of Tennessee offers a diverse and nurturing graduate training environment. The position comes with an annual stipend, full tuition waiver and benefits package, including health insurance.
To apply, send a letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, TOEFL and GRE scores, CV and contact information for three references, to Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (xzhao9@utk.edu).
Additional information about research in our lab can be found at:
http://web.utk.edu/~xzhao9/