Applications are invited as a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with larger project entitled “Genome-wide molecular dating” (synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/genomemoleculardating/ ) at the Institute of Population Genetics, Vetmeduni Vienna. The position is for at least 12 months, and it is quiet flexible (e.g., it could also be part-time). It is paid according to standard Austrian personal costs (Gross income 3,800 Euro per month, www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs/)
Standard phylogenetic methods reduce entire populations to single points in genotypic space by modelling evolution as a process in which a single gene mutates along the branches of a phylogeny. In this project, we are developing new theory and software to tackle the problem of species tree estimation and molecular dating genome-wide. Visits to St Andrews, Budapest and Aarhus for collaborations with Gergely Szöllösi (Eötvös University, ssolo.web.elte.hu/ ) and Asger Hobolth ( Aarhus University , pure.au.dk/portal/en/persons/asger-hobolth(8d387f4e-86e9-4405-a50d-1e5a6efd97d8).html ) are possible.
The successful candidate should have programming experience in language such as C, C++, Java and a scripting language such as Python or Perl. They will have a degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or a related field. Prior experience with either phylogeny or population genetics, or comparative genomics is a benefit.
To receive full consideration, applicants should submit a single PDF file by e-mail to Carolin Kosiol (carolin.kosiol@vetmeduni.ac.at or ck202@st-andrews.ac.uk) including (i) Cover letter with a brief summary of previous experience and motivation for the position and (ii) CV including a list of publications (iii) The names and contact details of 2-3 references. Informal enquires are welcome. Screening will start on the 26th August 2019.