Postdoctoral Associate

Job ID: 83219
Job date: 2018-01-18
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Company : Virginia Tech 

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Role : Postdoc 


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Job Description:
A postdoctoral position is available in the Uyeda lab at Virginia Tech to work on novel phylogenetic comparative methods that integrate phenotypic ontologies with models of trait evolution. The Uyeda lab develops and applies phylogenetic comparative methods in a variety of empirical systems with the goal of connecting analysis of macroevolutionary patterns with a process-based understanding of evolution. Candidates will have opportunity to develop their own research projects and interests so long as they have overlap with the goals of the project. Experience with phylogenetics, comparative methods, programming, computational biology, Bayesian statistical modeling, and phenotypic ontologies are highly desirable.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in relevant field (evolution, organismal biology, statistics, computational biology, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the development of phylogenetic comparative methods and comparative methods
  • Experience with phenotypic ontologies
  • Programming experience
  • Experience with Bayesian statistical modeling


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About Virginia Tech:

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT—serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Applications will be considered starting on February 1, 2018. For questions and informal inquiries, send email to juyeda@vt.edu.

How to Apply for this Job:

How To Apply: Qualified applicants must electronically submit online application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and list of references to jobs.vt.edu, posting #SR0180003.

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