Update (1 September 2021): this position has been filled

We seek an enthusiastic researcher to join the EcoEvoMatics lab (principal investigator Dr. Andy Rominger) at the University of Maine as a postdoc.

We are seeking applicants with strong quantitative and computational backgrounds, as well as experience in next-generation sequencing-enabled approaches to studying biodiversity. The postdoc is expected to contribute to the Rules of Life Engine (RoLE) project, specifically expanding the functionality of the RoLE model and testing it across a diversity of datasets. These data come from close collaborators of the project and include impressive quantifications of the biodiversity in systems such as Hawaiian terrestrial arthropods, marine invertebrates in Palau, birds and arthropods in the Brazillian Atlantic Forest, and the entirety of publicly available data provided by the National Ecological Observatory Network.

Qualifications:

  • Conferral of a PhD degree before 1 September 2021
  • Experience with scientific computing, ideally including strength in Python, R, Bash, C++
  • Experience with design of UX/UI for scientific software
  • Experience in developing open software as part of a team (e.g. familiarity with Git and an online Git repository such as GitHub)
  • Familiarity with next generation sequencing approaches for the study of biodiversity (e.g. metabarcoding)

The EcoEvoMatics lab is jointly housed in the School of Biology and Ecology and the Maine Center for Genetics in the Environment. The postdoc will also join a vibrant community of researchers working together as part of Maine-eDNA and a network of collaborators contributing to the Rules of Life Engine project.

In the EcoEvoMatics lab we value diversity and strive to be a safe and welcoming space for all researchers. Please read more about our lab philosophy on our group website.

The anticipated salary for this position is $50,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Ideal start date is 1 September 2021 with some room for flexibility.

To apply please submit materials through the official job posting: https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=66549. Required materials are:

  • a cover letter discussing your interest in joining the EcoEvoMatics lab and the Rule of Life Engine project; this letter is a space to discuss your research interests, desired outcomes of a postdoc in our group, and your engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • a resume/curriculum vitae
  • contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

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Director of Equal Opportunity
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