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I am pleased to announce the availability of a biodiversity informatics
developer position as part of the Morphbank project at FSU. The
position could be filled as a postdoctoral researcher or as a staff
software developer.<br>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span
style="color: black;">Project Description:</span></b><span
style="color: black;"> The developer's primary duty will be to work
with the Spider Assembling the Tree of Life project (<a
href="http://research.amnh.org/atol/files/"><span style="color: black;">http://research.amnh.org/atol/files/</span></a>)
and Morphbank (<a href="http://www.morphbank.net/"><span
style="color: black;">www.morphbank.net</span></a>)
to disseminate effectively the data from the Spider AToL project. The
dissemination
methodology will be developed in collaboration between Morphbank,
Jonathan
Coddington (Spider AToL, Smithsonian Institution) and the postdoctoral
fellow. The
Spider AToL has created approx. 25,000 images illustrating a complex
set of
morphological features, approx. 1,000 phylogenetic characters for
approximately
400 spider genera, all organized via a specific, controlled
morphological
vocabulary (ontology). These images and data will be searchable in
various ways,
displayed in an educational and intuitive manner, and linked to
annotations and
metadata via back-end databases. The system will integrate with
Morphbank
scientific and educational tools being developed as well as the modular
evolutionary analysis tool Mesquite (<a
href="http://mesquiteproject.org/mesquite/mesquite.html"><span
style="color: black;">http://mesquiteproject.org/mesquite/mesquite.html</span></a>),
taking characters, taxa, and ontologies into account. The system will
import/export
matrices as Nexus or/and other file formats, or serve such data
remotely as
requested. The methodology developed for disseminating the Spider AtoL
data will
be flexible and repeatable to be used by other biodiversity projects
using
Morphbank as an image repository. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span
style="color: black;">Qualifications:</span></b><span
style="color: black;"> Expertise in databases, biodiversity
informatics, and Web development is required. Knowledge of taxonomy
of one or more taxa of arachnids is desirable. Familiarity with basic
biological sciences and a strong programming background is required.
Preference
will be given to applicants whose expertise complements the complexity
of the
project’s goals. Highly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
regardless
of level of education.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span
style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span><b
style=""><span style="color: black;">Benefits:</span></b><span
style="color: black;">
Travel expenses between Washington DC and Tallahassee Fl.,
participation at professional
meeting is encouraged.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="color: black;">Available:</span></b><span
style="color: black;">
Immediately, one year with possibility of extension.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span
style="color: black;">Application:</span></b><span
style="color: black;"> Submit application electronically to Greg
Riccardi (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:riccardi@ci.fsu.edu">riccardi@ci.fsu.edu</a>).
The application package should include the following: 1) cover letter;
2)
curriculum vitae; 3) two professional letters of recommendation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<th align="left" width="250">Greg Riccardi</th>
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<td>Professor of the College of Information</td>
<td><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:riccardi@ci.fsu.edu"><riccardi@ci.fsu.edu></a></td>
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<td>Florida State University</td>
<td>850-644-2869</td>
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<td>Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100</td>
<td><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.ci.fsu.edu/riccardi">http://www.ci.fsu.edu/riccardi</a></td>
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