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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking twelve postdoctoral researchers to join our interdisciplinary data science team, spanning multiple research areas in ecology and evolutionary
biology. The postdoctoral researchers will join a collaboration among eight faculty at the University of Wyoming, University of Montana, and University of Nevada-Reno, including Drs. Alex Buerkle, Christopher Weiss-Lehman, Lauren Shoemaker, Sarah Collins,
and Daniel Laughlin (UW), Joanna Blaszczak and Matt Forister (UNR), and Bob Hall (UM).</span><br>
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<div>Dramatic increases in the scale and availability of data are profoundly reshaping all domains in the life sciences. Data acquisition and availability from DNA sequencers, environmental sensors, parallel global studies, and imagery are outpacing our capacity
for analysis, including the development of models that represent our knowledge of biological processes. Research in our consortium will develop and compete computational, statistical, and machine learning methods for multi-dimensional data to create predictive
and explanatory models for the life sciences. The project focuses on three research areas: (1) connecting genome to phenome (particularly in the context of evolutionary biology), (2) mechanistic modeling of species interactions and community diversity, and
(3) time series of material and energy flux in aquatic ecosystems. </div>
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<div>The positions are 100% research with flexible start dates; however, preference will be given to candidates who will be able to join the consortium immediately. The positions are for two years, with the possibility for extending the appointment, contingent
upon performance. </div>
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<div>The postdoctoral researchers will be primarily based in one or a few labs but will benefit from the opportunities to collaborate broadly. The positions allow for multiple professional development opportunities, including training in highly interdisciplinary
science, collaborations across institutions, regular meetings with the entire consortium, mentorship toward academic and non-academic career development, and interactions with graduate and undergraduate students.</div>
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<div>Successful applicants are not expected to have expertise in all facets of the project, but rather may be experts in a given area of modeling or domain of the life sciences. The postdoctoral researchers will primarily analyze existing and simulated data,
and will have additional, complementary opportunities for laboratory or field research. We recognize that the best science can originate from diverse collaborations with people from varied backgrounds, and we especially encourage applicants from underrepresented
groups to apply. The positions are supported by a 4-year, $6 million NSF EPSCoR RII Track-2 grant in response to our proposal entitled Creating Explanatory, Process-Based Models to Harness the Data Revolution in the Life Sciences. Additional details are available
from https://microcollaborative.atlassian.net/l/c/1cun6XLd</div>
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<div><u>QUALIFICATIONS</u><br>
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<div>All twelve positions share the same qualifications. Seven positions are associated with the University of Wyoming, three positions with the University of Nevada-Reno, and two positions with the University of Montana.
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<div>Required qualifications</div>
<div>completion by position start date of all requirements for a PhD in ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, complex systems science, or a related field.</div>
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<div>Preferred qualifications</div>
<div>In the cover letter, applicants should state clearly and illustrate how their experience and interests match the following preferred qualifications.</div>
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<li>record of publishing in peer-reviewed literature</li><li>excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>experience in at least one of the following research areas: (a) connecting genome to phenome, or other aspects of evolutionary genetics, (b) mechanistic modeling of species interactions, population dynamics, and community diversity, or (c) examining material
and energy flux in aquatic ecosystems</li><li>has a keen interest in developing skills in mathematical or statistical modeling to extend strong conceptual thinking and research in life sciences</li><li>previous interdisciplinary and collaborative work, in addition to project leadership</li><li>interest in working with a diverse team across disciplinary boundaries</li></ol>
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<div><u>TO APPLY</u></div>
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may and are encouraged to apply for multiple positions in the consortium. We also encourage candidates to contact potential advisors to discuss interests in advance of applying.
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<div>To apply, submit a cover letter stating your interest in the position and previous experience as it relates to the position, including each of the preferred qualifications. Also, provide a CV, links to 1–2 recent first-authored publications, and names
and contact information for three professional references. </div>
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Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.<br>
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