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Ecological Modeling Job

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A researcher is excited to share that one of their long-held dreams is becoming reality: the application of category theory to ecological modeling. This exciting development brings together advanced mathematics and environmental science in a way the author has clearly been passionate about for some time.

The organization making this happen is Topos Research UK, a group run by the author's friends and colleagues. They will be offering computational support to ecological modelers through a software platform called CatColab, which is built on the mathematical framework of double categories.

To support this work, Topos Research UK is currently hiring a postdoctoral researcher to join the effort. The author is so enthusiastic about the opportunity that they joke about wanting to apply themselves. Anyone interested in working at the intersection of category theory and ecological modeling should look into this exciting position.

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