The postdoctoral scholar is expected to lead computational/theoretical work in the area of environmental microbiology, and will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of experiments. Duties will include performing original research, presenting results at conferences/workshops, writing manuscripts to publish results in peer-reviewed journals, assisting with extramural funding proposals, mentoring students and supporting group activities through collaborative service work. Required: Doctoral Degree in biology or bioengineering with specialization in computational biology or related area. Demonstrated experience in computational research. Desired: Research interest in environmental microbiology and/or microbial ecology. Strong software