Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
Doctoral Degree in Computational Biology, Biology, Ecology & Evolution, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, or closely related field or foreign equivalent in hand by December 2024. For those with degrees that are not explicitly computational (e.g., Biology), a record of coursework and research in quantitative areas must be shown. For those with degrees not explicitly related to biology (e.g., Mathematics), a record of coursework and research concerning biological questions must be shown. Experience analyzing genomic and/or metagenomic data using computational methods OR experience building mathematical models of microbial systems. A record of publishing research in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience in programming in R, Python, or a similar programming language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing new approaches for the analysis of biological data beyond the application of established pipelines.
• Experience developing dynamical (mathematical) and/ or statistical models of biological systems.
• Experience developing novel methods for analyzing metagenomic data.
• Experience working in microbial systems, specifically to answer questions in microbial ecology and evolution.
• Experience with population genetics.
• Experience developing R packages.
• Experience applying or developing machine learning tools.
• Strong scientific writing skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to open-science, to team-science, and to fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment.

Brief Description of Duties:
The Postdoctoral Associate will assist the Principal Investigator in the Institute for Advanced Computational Science and the department of Ecology and Evolution. Please visit the Microbial GAMUT Lab to learn more about our department/research. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all analyses and experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, conduct research experiments in the field of computational microbial ecology and evolution.
• Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related fields to analyze the collected data.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending, presenting at Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

Special Notes:
This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Please include with the application a Resume/CV that documents all applicable required and preferred qualifications, a writing sample (e.g., a eer-reviewed paper, submitted manuscript, or dissertation), and a cover letter to state: (1) Relevant training, research accomplishments, (2) reasons for applying for this specific position, (3) career aspirations, how this position will advance their goals, and (4) clarifies any of the required or preferred job qualifications listed on the official posting that the candidate may meet but are not clearly indicated on their CV.

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