Position Overview: The Pipes Lab (https://pipes-lab.pbrc.hawaii.edu) at the Pacific Biosciences Research Center (PBRC) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in evolutionary biology and computational approaches. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in microbial evolution, taxonomic classification, and biodiversity assessments, with applications in environmental and public health studies such as wastewater surveillance and microbial ecology. The successful candidate will develop and apply innovative computational and statistical methods to analyze Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, addressing key evolutionary questions while advancing biodiversity research. Key Responsibilities: - Development of new, and extension of existing statistical methods for species assignment and evolutionary analyses - Development of a novel method for custom metabarcoding reference databases - Implementation of the above mentioned methods in easy, accessible open source software packages - Dissemination of the results in peer-reviewed journals and at national and international scientific conferences focused on evolutionary biology - Collaborate with other researchers and participate in lab meetings, conferences, and seminars - Train and mentor graduate students and other research staff as needed Minimum Qualifications Required (by the time of start date): - Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Computer Science, Statistics, Biology or related fields. - Proficiency in computing programming languages such as C/C++ - Experience with the development of novel statistical methods in genomics, evolutionary mod eling, and/or phylogenetics - Evidence of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to work as a team member to accomplish goals - Experience working on the development of advanced computational methods for large data sets, database construction, and development of user interfaces - Previous experience working with NGS data, environmental data, evolutionary modeling, and/or phylogenetic methods. - Demonstrated ability to lead independent projects Appointment Details: The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. The start date is flexible, between [start date range, e.g., November 2024 and March 2025]. The salary range for this position is between $65,000 and $70,000. Application Process: Interested applicants should send the following materials to Lenore Pipes at lpipes@hawaii.edu: - A cover letter describing your research background and how it aligns with the position - Curriculum vitae (CV) with contact information for three references Informal inquiries prior to application are welcome and can be directed to Lenore Pipes (lpipes@hawaii.edu). The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information about our non-discrimination policies, please visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/policies/m1.000general/index.html. Lenore Pipes (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)