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Position Summary

We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate to research statistical phylogenetic models and methods. Together, weâ™ll define the exact project(s) together based on our shared research interests, backgrounds, and goals. Current topics the group studies include phylogenetic inference, divergence time estimation, historical biogeography, evolution of ecological interactions, integration of paleodata into phylogenetic models, phylodynamics of infectious disease, and Bayesian and deep learning methods for phylogenetics.

The group (https://landislab.org) is part of the Department of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis and the larger St. Louis biodiversity research community (WUSTL, UMSL, SLU, Danforth Plant Science Center, MOBOT, St. Louis Zoo). St. Louis itself is a large metropolitan area with good food, music, public spaces, and affordable housing.

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in any areas relevant to phylogenetics: evolution, population genetics, ecology, paleobiology, computer science, statistics, etc.
• Programming experience, with a preference for C++, Java, Python, R, or Julia.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

To apply, please email the following materials to michael.landis@wustl.edu:

• One to two page description of interest and fit for the position.
• Current CV.
• Contact information for two professional references.

Application reviews begin July 18, 2022 and an ideal start date is September 1, 2022 (flexible).

Michael Landis

michael.landis@wustl.edu 

Assistant Professor of Biology

Washington University in St. Louis

https://landislab.org

Pre-Employment Screening

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