Here is the advert:

A Post-Doctoral position in computational phylogenetics is available in the lab of Stephen A. Smith at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (http://blackrim.org). The Post-doc will participate in a large collaborative endeavor supported by the NSF AVATOL Program that is aimed at synthesizing a comprehensive tree of life from published analyses, and developing novel tools for community-driven annotation of the tree. Specific responsibilities will include (1) development of methods and software for tree processing, integration, and synthesis; (2) coordination with a multi-laboratory team including software developers and systematists in the development and testing of these methods; (3) research in phylogenetic dataset assembly and large phylogenetic tree reconstruction and analysis.

Candidates are expected to have experience programming in python and a language such as C, C++, or Java (C++ preferred). The ideal candidate will be a productive researcher with interests in methods development and the construction and interpretation of large-scale phylogenetic trees, will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will seek a career involving both research and education.

It is anticipated that the position will be available beginning May 1, 2012. Up to three years of support is possible, depending on progress. Funding is contingent on final NSF approval.

To apply, e-mail a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and career goals, evidence of programming experience (code repositories or products), PDFs of major publications, and names and e-mail addresses for three references. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups in science are encouraged.

University of Michigan is an EEO/AA Employer.

eebsmith at umich.edu

I have just started up my lab at University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Please check through the other links (as they come up) for more information.

-Stephen Smith