[bioinformatics-announce] Postdoctoral Fellowship - CSIRO Entomology

[Lars Jermiin]

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Molecular Phylogeny - Inference of Ancestral  
DNA and Protein

The position
Salary:     $73K-$80K (AUD) plus superannuation
Ref. No:    2009/1010 (This is a previously advertised position,  
previous applicants need not re-apply)
Deadline:   29 January, 2010

Applications are invited for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in  
molecular phylogenetics. The position will be based at CSIRO  
Entomology, which is part of the Black Mountain Laboratories in  
Canberra, Australia. Joining the newly established Bioinformatics and  
Phylogenomics Laboratory led by Dr Lars Jermiin, the appointee will  
develop, test and use phylogenetic methods to infer ancestral  
nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences under general conditions.

You will be responsible for the development, implementation, and  
testing of software to estimate ancestral nucleotide and/or amino acid  
sequences. In writing this software, there is an opportunity to  
develop it for use on CSIRO’s excellent high-performance IT resources.  
Having developed this software, you will apply it to infer ancestral  
nucleotide and/or amino acid sequences of genes and/or gene products  
with useful and/or interesting properties. You will be expected to be  
strongly self-motivated and able to work collaboratively as well as  
independently on a variety of projects; hence, being able to multitask  
is highly desirable.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

     * PhD in Phylogenetics or related bioinformatics area (e.g.  
Statistics, Molecular Evolution, and Computational Science)
     * Experience in relevant areas of Computational Science and  
software development (e.g., C, C++, and Java)
     * Evidence of ability to develop and pursue novel research  
approaches
     * Evidence of developing skills in communicating with diverse  
audiences
     * Familiarity with phylogenetic programs, and how to write such  
programs

For further details regarding the position and on how to apply, please  
go to https://recruitment.csiro.au/asp/Job_Details.asp?RefNo=2009%2F1010

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Dr Lars Jermiin
OCE Science Leader
CSIRO Entomology
GPO Box 1700
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia

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