A newly established laboratory in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Washington is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to construct mathematical/computational models for viral fitness and the evolution of drug resistance in HIV. The applicant will be a creative scientist who can work independently in a small, but growing, computational laboratory. Applicants must be facile with differential equation modeling and have a working knowledge of statistics and computer programming. Knowledge of immunology and HIV/AIDS is desirable, but not absolutely required. Candidates with backgrounds in ecological or evolutionary theory are encouraged to apply.

Research will be done in a newly remodeled, off-campus facility with access to mainframe computers and fiber-optic Internet connections. The laboratory is part of a highly collaborative group of laboratories in Microbiology and Laboratory Medicine with expertise in virology, molecular biology, phylogenetics, evolutionary biology, and computational biology. Although this position is primarily oriented towards computational biologists, access to wet labs (BL-1, BL-2, and BL-3) will be available to applicants showing great interest in experimental verification of mathematical models.

The position is for one year, with likely extension to a second year. The position will be available until filled with screening beginning as early as May 1, 2002. Prospective applicants should send a CV, statement of research interests and contact information (name, address, phone, and email) for at least two references to the address given below. Applications by email are encouraged.

John Mittler
Department of Microbiology
Box 358070
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 732-6160
Fax: (206) 732-6055
Email: jmittler@u.washington.edu

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