Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistical Phylogenetics and Computational Genomics Pipes Laboratory, Pacific Biosciences Research Center University of Hawai'i at Manoa The Pipes Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to drive innovation in analyzing ultra-large evolutionary trees. We are looking for a candidate who sits at the intersection of statistical inference, algorithm design, and evolutionary biology. The Role This position focuses on developing scalable algorithms and high-performance computing solutions to solve complex phylogenetic placement and inference problems. The researcher will work on environmental and public health surveillance projects (e.g., wastewater surveillance, microbial ecology). Key Responsibilities Design and optimize scalable statistical phylogenetic methods (Maximum Likelihood, Bayesian) for massive datasets. Engineer novel algorithms for phylogenetic placement and ancestral state reconstruction on trees with tens of thousands of tips. Implement highly efficient, parallelized analysis pipelines (C/C++, HPC) for processing large-scale environmental sequencing data. Apply rigorous statistical modeling (e.g., substitution models, continuous-time Markov chains) to extract evolutionary insights. Qualifications Education: PhD in Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field. A PhD in Biology is accepted if accompanied by a strong thesis in computational phylogenetics or algorithm development. Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience developing computational algorithms or statistical models for evolutionary analysis. Skills: Proficiency in C/C++ (preferred) or Rust. Strong theoretical understanding of phylogenetic statistics (likelihood theory, Bayesian MCMC, coalescent theory) and graph algorithms. Compensation Monthly Salary: $6,250 to $7,000 USD/month. Full-time position with benefits. How to Apply Interested candidates should email Dr. Lenore Pipes (lpipes@hawaii.edu) directly with the following: -CV / Resume -Cover Letter Inquiries Dr. Lenore Pipes lpipes@hawaii.edu lpipes@hawaii.edu (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)