Post Doctoral Fellow - Population Modeling - UW Madison

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Post Doctoral Fellow - Population Modeling

Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will work on a NSF-funded project to develop a Bayesian population model that incorporates information on the spatial distribution of related individuals derived using genetic methods. The post-doc will be housed at Groningen University in the Netherlands, but will be a University of Wisconsin-Madison employee and collaborate with faculty at both universities.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should have a doctoral degree in quantitative ecology, biostatistics, population genetics, or closely related discipline by the start date. A strong publishing record, programming experience (Python, Perl, and/or C), population genetics background, and population modeling skills are essential.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS: The position will be available Sept 1, 2013 and the duration of the appointment is 13 months. Salary will be $44,000 per year plus benefits.

APPLICATION/CONTACT INFORMATION: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references in a single pdf-file to Dr. Zach Peery at mpeery@wisc.edu. The CV should contain a list of publications and information describing relevant skills and experience. Reviews of material will begin June 30, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.