PostDoctoral Associate
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Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at CU Boulder welcomes applications for a PostDoctoral Associate. For this project, the PostDoctoral Associate will investigate and develop diffusion models to study the evolution of internal transport dynamics among zooid networks in bryozoan colonies. The start date for this appointment may be as early as December 1, 2024.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Model development, empirical estimation of model parameters, testing theory against fossil and experimental data, and proposal development.
What You Should Know
The PostDoctoral Associate will be expected to work with both Dr. Rebecca Morrison's lab in the Computer Science Department, and Dr. Carl Simpson's lab in the Geology Department and the Museum of Natural History.
What We Can Offer
The annual salary for this position will be $65,000.
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What We Require
- Completed PhD in computer science with experience in geology/paleobiology applications.
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- Completed PhD in geology/paleobiology with CS and applied math experience.
What You Will Need
- Technical skills in linear algebra and differential equations.
- Experience in R, Python, and/or C++ language.
- Experience in network analysis and working with the fossil record.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in journal publications and proposal development.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- (Required) Current Resume/CV
- (Required) Cover Letter
- (Optional) Reference Letter (Not Confidential): A letter of reference will be required for the selected candidate. You may choose to upload your letter along with your other application materials, or provide the letter directly to department later during the hiring process.
- (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu