Post Doctoral Position in Computational Biology: Evolutionary/Ecological Dynamics
Employer:
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Michigan
Job Description:
A postdoctoral position in computational evolutionary biology is available in Dan Rabosky's lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The postdoctoral researcher will be involved the development of computationally-intensive methods for studying evolutionary dynamics (speciation, extinction, rates of ecological and morphological trait evolution) across phylogenetic trees that potentially include many thousands of taxa.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have expertise in computational biology, computer science, and/or quantitative methods in ecology/evolutionary biology. Programming experience in both a compiled language (C++ or C preferred) and one or more scripting languages such as R or Python is highly desirable. Previous experience studying macroevolutionary dynamics is not essential, and we welcome applications from any area of computational biology, including ecology, population genetics, and applied mathematics.
How to Apply:
Applications should be sent to drabosky@umich.edu. Please include a cover letter describing your research interests and background, a C.V., evidence of programming experience, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Start date for the position is flexible. Any questions can be directed to Dan Rabosky. For more information about our lab group, see http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eeb/directory/faculty/drabosky.
Deadline:
03/14/2013 (All day)
