Postdoctoral Scholar

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Position Summary:

The DeGiorgio group (http://degiorgiogroup.fau.edu/), at Florida Atlantic University, is seeking to hire postdoctoral scholars to work on projects supported by NIH and NSF-NERC grants.

The NIH project would focus on developing statistical, machine learning, and signal processing methods to learn about natural selection from population genomic data.

The NSF-NERC project is in collaboration with Matteo Fumagalli at Queen Mary University of London (https://mfumagalli.github.io/) and would focus on designing deep learning methods for detecting and characterizing balancing selection from nonmodal study systems.

The position will offer a competitive salary, and the university is situated in the beautiful coastal city of Boca Raton, FL.

Informal inquiries are welcome by contacting Michael DeGiorgio directly at mdegiorg@fau.edu.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

In addition to strong programming experience and data analysis, candidates should have experience in statistical or machine learning method development with an interest in evolutionary genomics, or in evolutionary genomics with an interest in learning statistical or machine learning method development.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-12-31

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
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The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter describing your background and interest in the position.

Transcripts:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
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