Simon Frost sent this in:

Postdoctoral position
MODELING SOCIAL, SEXUAL, REFERRAL, AND HIV TRANSMISSION NETWORKS
Division of Comparative Pathology
Department of Pathology
University of California San Diego

DESCRIPTION: A fully funded postdoctoral position (up to two years) will be
available starting July 1st 2007 to work on modeling sexual, social, and HIV
transmission networks. Because of the requirements of the funding mechanism,
this position is open to US citizens only.

RESEARCH GROUP: The position is based in the laboratory of Dr. Simon Frost
(http://www.simonfrost.com). The successful candidate will develop,
implementing and applying cutting edge statistical methods, for the analysis
of a variety of network level data including; viral phylogenies;
affiliation data between individuals and meeting places; and respondent-driven
sampling referral networks. There is the potential to develop and co-supervise
undergraduate and graduate research projects.

LOCATION: University of California, San Diego. The position is based at the
Antiviral Research Center (http://www.avrctrials.org), situated in the
Hillcrest area (http://www.hillquest.com) near downtown San Diego.

REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in statistics, network analysis, mathematical or
computational biology, or similar. Evidence of research productivity as
indicated by scholarly publications is required. Sound skills in C/C++
programming, algorithms and methods and the analysis of network data are a
prerequisite. Experience in advanced statistics (exponential random graph
models, random effects models, Markov Chain Monte Carlo) a plus.
Evidence of strong communication and teamwork skills is highly desired.

SALARY: Salaries are set at standard NIH scales, and are commensurate
with experience.

APPLICATION: Please send letter of interest, C.V., and the names and
contact details of three referees by April 9th, 2007 to: Postdoctoral
Position in Viral Evolution and Dynamics, Dr. Simon Frost, UCSD Antiviral
Research Center, 150 W. Washington St., San Diego CA 92103, USA. Electronic
application materials (PDF, Word) are preferred – please email to sdfrost
at ucsd.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue
until the positions are filled.