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Fwd: Postdoc: OregonStateU.GenomicsHostParasite
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Postdoc: OregonStateU.GenomicsHostParasite > Date: 26 April 2024 at 05:42:54 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Genomics of host-parasite interactions in the snail-schistosome system > > Postdoctoral Scholar position in Dept. Integrative Biology, Oregon State > University, Corvallis, Oregon (must be within 5 years of PhD) > > Michael Blouin’s lab is seeking an individual with skills in genomics to > help identify genes in the snail, Biomphalaria glabrata, at which allelic > variation controls resistance to infection by the trematode parasite, > Schistosoma mansoni.  Candidate will bioinformatically characterize > genomic regions that associate with resistance.  Candidate will also > help analyze genomic mapping and gene expression data to find additional > genomic regions. > > Additional, preferred qualifications include: > Demonstrated ability to write manuscripts > Background/interest in host-parasite relationships > Some background in Statistical Genetics (e.g. gene mapping, gene > co-expression network analysis). > > Department: Integrative Biology > Location: Corvallis, Oregon > Appointment: 100% > Basis: 12 months > Start Date: June 1, 2024 > Notes on Start Date: open until filled. > Notes on End Date: one year from start date with possible renewal for > 2nd year. > > Salary will follow current NIH NRSA scale > (https://ift.tt/uqhizKe). > Candidate must be within 5 years of obtaining their PhD to be a postdoc > scholar. Information about postdoctoral scholars at OSU can be found > at https://ift.tt/9wvsxMF. > > We foster work-life balance and opportunities for professional > development. Corvallis is a safe, highly-educated and progressive > community, with many restaurants, coffee shops and parks.  There is easy > access to many outdoor activities from the coast to the Mountains. > > For additional information, contact Mike Blouin at > [email protected].  To apply, send to Mike a cover letter that > describes your interests and background, a CV, and contact information > for three references. > > Michael Blouin > https://ift.tt/DxoEAkT > > > > > "Blouin, Michael"
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Fwd: Conference: OnlineSeminar.ESEB_STN_Speciation.Apr30
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Conference: OnlineSeminar.ESEB_STN_Speciation.Apr30 > Date: 26 April 2024 at 05:12:54 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Dear colleagues, > > The next instalment of the online seminar series organised by the > ESEB-funded STN network « Integration Of Speciation research » ( [ > https://ift.tt/1eqMZDF ] ) will be held on 30 > April 2024, 5 pm CET. > > The upcoming session addresses the topic of “Spatial patterns of > speciation”. We welcome speakers Gideon Bradburd and Lacey Knowles > (University of Michigan, USA). > > The session will last 1.5 hours, with the first hour dedicated to > talks from our speakers followed by questions. The last half-an-hour > is dedicated to a more general discussion. > > To attend the session live, please use the following link: > https://ift.tt/psme1x2 > > Talks (but not the discussion session) are recorded and made available > here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEkDdE_5sDw70SQq78DIAA. > > The IOS network aims to promote scientific integration and also > integration of the community. A main objective on this front is to > foster diversity and inclusion across the field. The seminar series > and subsequent discussion is open to everyone, from students to > established researchers and non-scientists alike. In order to maximise > the geographic diversity of attendees, we will alternate between two > time slots every other month: 5 pm CET and 9 am CET. Please help us to > circulate this email to anyone who may be interested, especially those > in countries that are typically underrepresented in scientific > discourse. > > The programme of the seminar series is announced by email, on Twitter > (@Speciation_net) and on the IOS network website. People who wish to > automatically receive the programme and other news from the IOS > network can sign up to the network mailing list from the IOS website. > > We look forward to seeing you there! > > The STN IOS organising committee: > > Jonna Kulmuni (chair), Chris Cooney, Sean Stankowski, Carole Smadja > (co-chairs), Sonal Singhal, Liz Scordato, Joana Meier, Richard > Merrill, Konrad Lohse, Nick Barton and Roger Butlin > > NERC Research Fellow > School of Biosciences > University of Sheffield > www.cooneylab.co.uk > > > Chris Cooney
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Fwd: Postdoc: UZurich.EvolutionaryGenomics
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Postdoc: UZurich.EvolutionaryGenomics > Date: 25 April 2024 at 05:27:23 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Graduate position: 2 year postdoctoral researcher (0.8 FTE) in > Evolutionary Genomics > > University of Zurich, Department of Evolutionary Anthropology - > Evolutionary Genetics Group > > The Evolutionary Genetics Group (https://ift.tt/OhW02yI) at the > Department of Evolutionary Anthropology (www.iea.uzh.ch) at the University > of Zurich, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join > our dynamic and collaborative group consisting of postocs, PhD and MSc > students. Our group focuses on advancing our understanding of evolutionary > processes through genomic analyses, with a particular emphasis on > the genetic diversity and adaptation of dolphins and orangutans. > Position Overview: The successful candidate will play a key role in > conducting evolutionary genomic analyses, utilizing existing genomic data > from orangutans and dolphins (https://ift.tt/OqR5Ia8). The position > requires expertise in handling and analyzing large scale genomic data > and proficiency in coding languages (Python, Bash, R). The researcher > will actively contribute to ongoing projects, collaborate with team > members, and to some extent also will be able to independently pursue > research in the field of evolutionary genetics using existing dolphin > and orang-utan data.  Qualifications: > >  *   PhD in Evolutionary Genomics or a related field. >  *   Expertise in handling and analyzing large scale genomic data. >  *   Proficiency in coding languages: Python, Bash, and R. >  *   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. >  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills. >  *   Ability to work independently and collaboratively. > Remuneration: The remuneration for this position is in accordance with > the University of Zurich's salary scales (18/03, 0.8 FTE, CHF 80’192 > pa). Starting date of the position is 1 August 2024. The position is > initially for two years but could potentially be extended depending on > the acquisition of additional funding. > > About the Evolutionary Genetics Group: Our group combines important > questions in classical behavioural ecology (cooperation, culture, drivers > of social structure) with genomic approaches (eDNA, aDNA, full genome > sequencing), dedicated to unraveling the genetic mechanisms driving > adaptation and diversity in non-human populations. We combine long-term > fieldwork data with computational approaches to address fundamental > questions in evolutionary biology. > > About the University of Zurich: The University of Zurich is one of > Switzerland's leading research universities. Renowned for its academic > excellence and commitment to innovation, the university provides a > vibrant, diverse, and inclusive academic environment. The Department > of Evolutionary Anthropology fosters interdisciplinary research and > collaboration, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive > community for scientific exploration. > > Living in Switzerland: Switzerland is known of its beautiful landscapes, > high quality of life, and multicultural atmosphere. Zurich, the largest > city in Switzerland, offers a unique blend of urban sophistication > and natural beauty. With excellent public transportation, cultural > attractions, and a reputation for safety, Zurich provides an ideal > setting for both professional and personal growth. > > Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted by 30 May > 2023. To apply, please send a motivation letter, CV, a copy of the > PhD certificate and contact information for at least two references to > [email protected] in one single document. > > The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes > applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage diversity > and inclusion in our workplace. > > > > Michael Krützen
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Fwd: Graduate position: UMississippi.Treefrog.Polyploidization
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Graduate position: UMississippi.Treefrog.Polyploidization > Date: 25 April 2024 at 06:27:21 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Ph.D. Position in Endocrinology of Polyploids. The Leary lab in the > Department of Biology (biology.olemiss.edu) at the University of > Mississippi is looking for a Ph.D. student with strong interests in > endocrinology. The candidate will be involved in a funded research project > aimed at understanding how polyploidization has impacted neuroendocrine > regulation in gray treefrogs. The candidate will learn mechanisms of > endocrine control, hormone manipulation procedures, radioimmunoassay, > and bioacoustics and will be directly involved in field data collection > from populations of frogs across the eastern United States. Background > in neuroendocrinology, radioimmunoassay procedures, or experience > working with amphibians is highly desirable but not required. Required > Qualifications: A strong interest in research involving amphibians and > endocrinology. Ability to work long hours in the field at night. This > position is for a term of up to three years as a research assistant > during the Spring and Summer and will be supplemented with departmental > teaching assistantships during the Fall semester. Please send inquiries > to Christopher Leary ([email protected]). Proposed Start Date: Fall > semester 2024 or sooner. > > > > Christopher J Leary
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Fwd: Course: Online.BiodiversityWithR.Sep5-11
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Course: Online.BiodiversityWithR.Sep5-11 > Date: 25 April 2024 at 06:12:31 BST > To: [email protected] > > > > Dear all, > > registrations are now open for the Physalia course > "Analysing Biodiversity Through Time and Space using R": ( > https://ift.tt/VX5uqS9 ) > > This online course (Sept 5-6, 9-10-11) equips researchers and enthusiasts > with the skills to analyze biodiversity patterns across time and space > using R. > > In this course, you will learn how to: Build automated workflows for > data acquisition, cleaning & analysis (R) Interrogate data for errors & > sampling biases Estimate diversity & diversification rates Visualize data > for clear communication Understand processes shaping biodiversity (past & > present) For the full list of our courses and workshops, please visit: > ( https://ift.tt/VX5uqS9 ) > > Best regards, Carlo > > > Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D > Physalia-courses DIRECTOR > [email protected] > mobile: +49 17645230846 > > > "[email protected]"
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Fwd: Graduate position: UAmsterdam.TheoreticalEcoEvo
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Graduate position: UAmsterdam.TheoreticalEcoEvo > Date: 25 April 2024 at 05:41:57 BST > To: [email protected] > > > We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated PhD-candidate who > is eager to study the ecological consequences of sexual size dimorphism > using mathematical models. You will be embedded in the Theoretical and > Computational department, which is part of the Institute for Biodiversity > and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) at the Faculty of Science at the University > of Amsterdam. > > In the animal kingdom, we commonly see species where one sex is larger > than the other - a phenomenon called sexual size dimorphism. Despite > remarkable differences between the sexes, these are not present early > in life for most species. Because many differences between the sexes > arise during an individual’s development, the ecological conditions > experienced early in life influence the expression of sexual dimorphism > later in life. To understand the ecological consequences of sexual size > dimorphism, we need to know how early-life growth and development shape > differences between the sexes. > > What are you going to do? > > In this project, you will develop sex- and size-structured population > models to study how plasticity in  growth in body size during development > affects the ecological consequences of sexual size dimorphism. You > will use numerical continuation techniques and mathematical bifurcation > analyses to analyse these models. While this is mainly a theoretical and > computational research project, it is possible and highly encouraged to > also carry out some experimental lab work at the University of Karlstad > (Sweden) to test model predictions with an empirical fruit fly system. > > As long as it fits in the general topic of this research position, you > will have flexibility in choosing the questions you wish to investigate. > > Possible questions that you may address for this project are: > >  *   How do changes in early life growth rate and the size at first >      reproduction affect population dynamics and species persistence in >      sexual size dimorphic species? >  *   How does food availability and size-specific mortality shape >      sexual size dimorphism, and, vice versa, how do differences in >      size between the sexes affect the feedback on food availability >      and population dynamics? >  *   What is the effect of resource segregation between the sexes or >      between life-stages on the ecological dynamics of sexual dimorphic >      populations? >  *   How is sexual size dimorphism shaped by evolution, resource >      availability, and developmental plasticity? > > Application deadline: 20 May 2024 > > For more information please visit > https://ift.tt/U0P7JmT > > Hanna ten Brink
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Fwd: Graduate position: UAlberta.LandscapeEpigenomics
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Graduate position: UAlberta.LandscapeEpigenomics > Date: 24 April 2024 at 07:16:38 BST > To: [email protected] > > > PhD position in Multi-species Landscape Epigenomics (Venney lab) > > I am seeking a highly motivated student for a PhD project on multi-species > landscape epigenomics. This is a funded PhD position in the Department > of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta (minimum guaranteed > salary of $25,917/year for 5 years). The start date is anticipated to > be January or September 2025 but is negotiable. Previous experience with > genomic data or bioinformatics (Linux and R) is an asset. > > DNA methylation is a potential underlying mechanism for phenotypic > plasticity and can respond to environmental fluctuations such as climate > change. Due to the potential for epigenetic inheritance, populations living > in different environments could accumulate epigenetic differences over many > generations. These methylation differences could slowly lead to genetic > divergence over long evolutionary periods due to the mutagenic nature of > DNA methylation. > > We will assess variation in DNA methylation due to climatic variation and > its associations with genetic variation. We have performed ~16X coverage > whole genome methylation sequencing for 80 lake whitefish (Coregonus > clupeaformis) and 80 brook charr (Salvelinus fontinalis): 10 fish per > species from eight sampling locations across a latitudinal climatic > gradient in Hudson Bay and James Bay. We will combine these data with > environmental data and ~20X whole genome sequencing data for the same fish > to answer diverse questions on interactions among DNA methylation, the > genome, and environmental variation in a natural system. > > The successful candidate will be co-supervised by Dr. Clare Venney ( > https://ift.tt/kdxAQ72) and Dr. Jean-S�bastien Moore (Universit� > Laval, https://ift.tt/YazIToA). The successful candidate > can also contribute to upcoming fieldwork in the lab as desired (e.g., > potential work in and around Banff and Jasper National Park). Interested > candidates should send a CV, unofficial transcripts, and one page cover > letter detailing their interest in the position to [email protected] on or > before July 1st, 2024. > > Please feel free to reach out with any questions at the email address > listed above. > > Clare Venney > Incoming Assistant Professor > Department of Biological Sciences > University of Alberta > > Clare Venney
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Fwd: Job: StateUNewYork_Oswego.FishGenomics
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Job: StateUNewYork_Oswego.FishGenomics > Date: 24 April 2024 at 07:01:49 BST > To: [email protected] > > > The SUNY Oswego Biological Sciences Department, in collaboration with the > USGS, USFWS Northeast Fishery Center, and Ontario Ministry of Natural > Resources, seeks a research scientist to lead the development of a > high-throughput genomic monitoring and parentage-based tagging (PBT) > panel for Cisco (*Coregonus artedi*) and Bloater (*Coregonus hoyi*). This > urgent work directly supports the active restoration of these ecologically > and culturally important fish species. To learn more about coregonine > research in the Great Lakes, visit https://ift.tt/yw1jxFf > to learn more about ongoing efforts. > > This project will develop and optimize a novel microhaplotype-based > GT-seq panel for genomic monitoring and PBT applications in coregonines > (Cisco, Bloater). It will assess the panel's accuracy in tracking changes > in genetic diversity over time, estimating demographic parameters, > and reconstructing pedigrees. This panel will generate crucial data to > effectively manage coregonine broodstock, hatchery-rearing practices, > and stocking strategies. > > The successful applicant will work at the forefront of conservation > genetics with an exceptional collaborative team. They will gain experience > in genomic techniques, data analysis, and the application of science to > management problems. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, > and remote work is negotiable. > > > > *Qualifications* > MS. or Ph.D. in ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, genomics, or a > related field (start date) > > Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology lab techniques and > bioinformatics. > > A commitment to collaboration and science communication. > > A strong publication record is preferred. > > > Applications will include 1) A cover letter describing research interests > and their alignment with the project's goals; 2) a CV highlighting relevant > coursework, research experience, and publications; 3) A Diversity, Equity, > and Inclusion Statement; 4) Contact information for three professional > references. > > > > Please submit applications at > https://ift.tt/8kBld1Z > > Nicholas Sard
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Fwd: Conference: Montreal.EvolutionStories.Jul28
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Conference: Montreal.EvolutionStories.Jul28 > Date: 24 April 2024 at 06:14:56 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Subject line: Call for Story Collider Pitches for the 2024 Evolution > Meeting in Montreal > > SSE, ASN, ESEB, and SSB are teaming up with The Story Collider >
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Fwd: Conference: Houston.EvolutionaryGeneticsGenomics.Jun7
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Conference: Houston.EvolutionaryGeneticsGenomics.Jun7 > Date: 24 April 2024 at 06:31:26 BST > To: [email protected] > > > The Southeast Texas Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics (STEGG) 2024 > Symposium will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the University > of Houston (TX, USA). The meeting will take place in the Elizabeth > D. Rockwell Pavilion in the M.D. Anderson Library on the University of > Houston campus. > > Registration for STEGG 2024 is FREE of charge, but we ask that you > register by Friday, May 17 so that we can ensure sufficient space and > amenities for all attendees. If you would like to give a talk at STEGG, > please register and submit an abstract by Friday, May 3. If you would > like to present a poster, please submit a title prior to the registration > deadline of May 17 (no abstract required for posters). > > More information, including a link to register, can be found at the > STEGG website: https://ift.tt/klPo18D > > > > Richard Meisel (he/him/his) > Associate Professor > Department of Biology and Biochemistry > University of Houston > > 3455 Cullen Blvd > Houston, TX > 77204-5001 > > Office: 453F SR2 > Lab: 428/433 SR2 > > [email protected] > bchs.uh.edu/~rpmeisel > 1-713-743-3607 > > > "Meisel, Richard P"
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Fwd: Postdoc: ArizonaStateU.HumanAdaptation
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Postdoc: ArizonaStateU.HumanAdaptation > Date: 24 April 2024 at 05:26:31 BST > To: [email protected] > > > > Postdoctoral Research Scholar for the Stone Lab at ASU > > The Stone Lab (https://ift.tt/GvzlrPk) is located on Arizona State > University's Tempe campus and is directed by Dr. Anne Stone, Regent's > Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change. The central > focus of the Stone laboratory is anthropological genetics. Currently, > projects focus on human population history, understanding how humans have > adapted to their environments, including their disease environments, > improving methods for analyzing degraded DNA from forensic contexts, > and examining the evolutionary dynamics of pathogens causing tuberculosis > and leprosy. > > We are seeking applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Scholar > to work under the supervision of Dr. Anne Stone. We are searching for > a highly motivated researcher to join our group to work on projects > related to forensic genetic analyses of samples from challenging contexts, > conservation genomics and/or ancient DNA analyses of ancient pathogens. > > The successful candidate will be working with ancient or degraded DNA, > using molecular laboratory techniques (such as DNA extraction, library > construction and capture) and conducting analyses of genomic data (with R, > python, bash and bioinformatic software). The successful candidate will > be engaged in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, working with > our collaborators, and will be provided opportunities to contribute to > and/or develop external grant proposals. > > This is an in-person, full-time, fiscal-year, term-limited 1-year > position, which may be renewable for a second year, contingent on > continued satisfactory performance, the availability of funding and > the needs of the University. The anticipated start date is July 1, > 2024. All Postdoctoral Research Scholar appointments are for one year, > July 1st through June 30th. > > The fiscal year (12-month) salary for this Postdoctoral Research > Scholar position is $55,000 along with competitive benefits through ASU, > including health insurance, and paid vacation and holidays. This position > is located at the Arizona State University at the Tempe campus. > > Qualifications > Minimum Qualifications > > *         A PhD in Anthropology, Evolutionary Genetics or related >          fields. > > > *         Applicants must be within five years of receipt of their PhD >          to be considered. > > > *         Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, > and student communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter >
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Fwd: Job: UMissouri.LabManager.EvolutionaryGenomics
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Job: UMissouri.LabManager.EvolutionaryGenomics > Date: 24 April 2024 at 05:58:34 BST > To: [email protected] > > > The King Lab at the University of Missouri is planning to hire a > research specialist (senior level) to conduct research in evolutionary > genomics. This position will include coordinating and carrying out complex > laboratory experiments, general lab maintenance and administrative tasks, > and data management & analysis. Research in the King Lab addresses > fundamental questions in evolutionary genomics, seeking to understand > how genomes change when phenotypes evolve. We integrate computational > methods with large-scale empirical studies, with a primary focus on > understanding the evolution of complex traits, particularly sensory and > life history traits, using the fruit fly model system. > > The research specialist will be part of a research team working to > understand the genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying complex > phenotypes using fruit flies as a model system. > > Duties will include: > > - Carrying out complex laboratory experiments including: fruit fly >  maintenance and care, DNA and RNA sample preparation, coordinating >  experimental evolution of fly populations, developing physiological >  assays. (40%) > > - Experiment and data management including: maintaining a detailed lab >  book, organizing and keeping records about data storage for the >  lab’s projects, collating and organizing protocols, experimental >  plans, data collection sheets, and collaborative work schedules (15%) > > - Management of the research team including: providing assistance and >  training for incoming trainees, coordination of projects involving >  collaboration between lab members, participation in lab and research >  meetings (25%) > > - General laboratory tasks including: preparing reagents, ordering >  and re-stocking supplies, ensuring laboratory compliance for lab >  safety (10%) > > - Other job duties and tasks as assigned (10%) > > - Occasional flexibility in the typical work schedule may be necessary >  for some experiments (e.g. occasional brief weekend hours, etc.) > > > Interested applicants should apply here: > https://ift.tt/HwrFy9T > > > If you are a current employee of the University > of Missouri please use the following link instead: > https://ift.tt/GSkt5Cv > > > Please email Elizabeth King ([email protected]) with any > questions. Review of applications will begin May 6th and the position > will remain open until filled. > > "King, Elizabeth G."
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Fwd: Job: UMichigan.Tech.PlantAdaptation
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Job: UMichigan.Tech.PlantAdaptation > Date: 23 April 2024 at 05:12:18 BST > To: [email protected] > > > A full-time technician position is available in the Baucom lab in the > EEB Dept at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. General > research in the laboratory addresses plant adaptation to environmental > stresses. Duties will include working at the University’s main campus, > in the nearby greenhouses, at nearby field sites, and will include > travel for germplasm collections. > > The senior research technician will help deploy and coordinate field > experiments between five main labs, and will be responsible for growth > room and greenhouse plant care and experiments. The start date of the > senior research tech would ideally be asap, as we are looking to start > field work this summer. > > The job listing can be found here with more information about required > qualifications: > https://ift.tt/oHpTX6E > > NOTE: This is a one (1) year term limited appointment with a start > date of approximately May 15, 2024 through May 31, 2025 with > possibility of renewal. > > Responsibilities > Carry out large greenhouse and field studies (40%) – develop and > implement greenhouse experiments to monitor plant adaptation to > environmental stress. Monitor and maintain the health and welfare of > the lab’s Ipomoea lines within the greenhouse. Includes general upkeep > of plants in the greenhouse and maintenance of crossing records. > Adhere to all University of Michigan policies and procedures for > laboratory/greenhouse research. > > General lab maintenance (10%) - Clean and maintain equipment. Act as > the primary resource for lab safety management. Oversee undergraduate > in basic lab maintenance tasks and lab safety. Responsible for > ordering research and laboratory supplies. > > Molecular genetics work and microscopy (40%) – Perform microscopy > experiments, RNA/DNA extraction and basic PCR. Maintain databases of > lab Ipomoea seed collections, chemicals, and supplies ordered. > Potential trips to collect weed seeds from the field in the fall. > > Mentor 1-2 undergraduate students (10%) > > I am happy to answer any questions about the position, living in Ann > Arbor, or the UMich EEB department. > > > > Regina S Baucom > Professor > 4034 Biological Sciences Building > Dept of EEB > University of Michigan > Ann Arbor, MI 48109 > (734) 647-8490 > baucomlab.wordpress.com > Google Scholar > Zoom > she/her/hers > > > Regina Baucom
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Fwd: Course: Online.MethylationInEvolution.Sep16-20
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Course: Online.MethylationInEvolution.Sep16-20 > Date: 22 April 2024 at 05:27:30 BST > To: [email protected] > > > > Dear all, > > We are pleased to announce the upcoming online course on "DNA Methylation > in Ecology and Evolution," taking place from September 16th to 20th. > > Course website: ( > https://ift.tt/BSlOGCx ) > > This course will delve into various methodologies for obtaining and > analyzing DNA methylation data, including bisulfite sequencing using > Illumina, as well as long-read technologies such as PacBio and Oxford > Nanopore. From data acquisition to statistical analyses for identifying > differentially methylated sites and regions, participants will gain > comprehensive insights into interpreting methylation data in the context > of ecology and evolution. > > The course spans five days, blending theoretical lectures with practical > hands-on sessions. Each day will commence with an introductory lecture > followed by interactive class discussions. The practical sessions will > involve both guided demonstrations by instructors and individual exercises > to reinforce learning. While primarily focusing on non-model organisms > with draft reference genomes, the examples and applications explored in > the course will be broad-ranging and applicable across diverse contexts. > > For the full list of our courses and workshops, please visit: ( > https://ift.tt/BSlOGCx ) > > Best regards, Carlo > > > Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D > Physalia-courses DIRECTOR > [email protected] > mobile: +49 17645230846 > > > > "[email protected]"
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Fwd: Other: FieldTech.SiberianJayAdaptations
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Other: FieldTech.SiberianJayAdaptations > Date: 21 April 2024 at 05:28:22 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Field technician positions for a project investigating climate change > adaptations of Siberian jays in Northern Sweden, 5 August to 20 October > 2024 > > Do you want to contribute to understanding how animals are adapting to > changing environments? > > Are you interested in learning why social interactions matter for this? > > Can you work in the field with temperatures down to -10C, and walk up to > 15km per day? > > Do you have: > > ·*Past experience of field work birds, mist netting and ringing? > > ·*A social mindset, good people skills and want to contribute to our > diverse team? > > ·*A valid driver’s licence (manual transmission)? > > *Are you available from 5 August to 20 October 2024? > > If so, please send your application, including a CV, letter of > motivation (1 page), and the name of two referees, to Michael Griesser > [email protected], preferably in a single PDF. > > We are looking for 2 highly motivated, expenses-paid field technicians > to join our diverse team (lead by principal investigators Dr. Michael > Griesser, University of Konstanz & Dr. Miya Warrington, Oxford Brookes > University). > > This position is suitable for a person considering further studies > (e.g., postgraduate degrees) in wildlife conservation, ornithology and > ecology, or those people looking to expand their field skills. > > Our study site is located in Northern Sweden. An overview over our past > work can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaH6wjAYAiE. > Further information can be found here: > https://ift.tt/VbrC9XJ > > We will cover accommodation, food, and travel expenses to and from the > study site (up to 400 euros return). > > Review of applications will start 20 May 2024, position will remain open > until filled. > > Michael Griesser > Department of Biology > University of Konstanz > > https://ift.tt/BQTGas6 > https://ift.tt/LMoxwOl > > > Michael Griesser
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Fwd: Postdoc: LaTrobeU.InvertebrateEndemismEvolultion
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Postdoc: LaTrobeU.InvertebrateEndemismEvolultion > Date: 20 April 2024 at 05:56:36 BST > To: [email protected] > > > > A postdoctoral research officer position is available at La Trobe > University in Melbourne Australia. > > This position contributes to the ARC linkage project "Identifying hotspots > of endemism for invertebrate conservation in south-east Australia", > led by Prof. Heloise Gibb (La Trobe University) and including partners > from Zoos Victoria, DEECA, Australian Museum, South Australian Museum, > UNSW, Deakin and Monash University. > > This project will inform conservation planning by identifying the > distributions and drivers of forest invertebrate diversity and endemism > in south-eastern Australia and providing solutions for biodiversity > protection and restoration.  Focussing on the poorly-known and > dispersal-limited leaf litter invertebrates of south-eastern Australian > wet forests, the project will: 1. Document and georeference biodiversity; > 2. Identify hotspots of endemism for conservation prioritisation and model > their relationship with contemporary and past environments; 3. a) Estimate > the loss of phylogenetic diversity caused by past and future environmental > threats; and b) Predict where undiscovered endemic species persist. > > The position will contribute to field and lab collection and collation > of data.  They will model hotspots of endemism and how they relate to > past environments and make predictions about how endemic species will be > affected by global change.  A key outcome will be publication of research > in peer-reviewed journals that contributes to our understanding of current > and future species distributions, including currently undescribed species. > We are looking for applicants with a PhD in ecology, phylogenetics, > biogeography or invertebrate biology, and specifically with skills in > field collection, spatial analysis, DNA sequencing and phylogenetics > and/or statistical modelling including analysis of phylogenetic endemism. > > The link to this position is > https://ift.tt/TvbJdgo > > For further details contact Prof Heloise Gibb [email protected] or > Dr Nick Murphy [email protected] > > > La Trobe University | TEQSA PRV12132 - Australian University | CRICOS > Provider 00115M > > > [email protected] > > (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to > [email protected]
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Fwd: Postdoc: UYork_UK.PlantGenomicsIntrogression
Begin forwarded message: > From: [email protected] > Subject: Postdoc: UYork_UK.PlantGenomicsIntrogression > Date: 20 April 2024 at 06:43:20 BST > To: [email protected] > > > Adaptive introgression in the Anthropocene > > We are looking for a 3 year postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to work > on a NERC-funded project "Adaptive introgression in the Anthropocene" > led by Kanchon Dasmahapatra at the University of York. The main aim of > the project is to understand the prevalence and impact of gene flow > between native and non-native flowering plant species in the British > Isles making use of newly generated genome assemblies and large whole > genome resequence datasets. > > Human translocation of species and anthropogenic climate change are > resulting in some of the fastest rates of species distribution changes > ever seen, causing many native and non-native species to be brought > together.  While the ecological consequences are often well-documented, > the evolutionary impacts of hybridization and gene flow between native > and non-native species are usually less visible. In this ambitious > project we will leverage reference genomes produced by the Darwin Tree > of Life project and combine high-throughput sequencing with the latest > bioinformatic methods to address a major question of growing importance: > What is the extent of gene flow between native and non-native flowering > plant species, and is this gene flow of adaptive value to native or > non-native species?  These data will be used to parameterise models > predicting the rate of gene flow between native and non-native species, > and test model estimates of cryptic gene flow among species pairs that > have not been observed to hybridize. The British flora is intensively > studied, and its well characterised distributions, hybrids and ecology > make it an ideal model system to build predictive models exploring > ecological and genetics factors affecting the rates and effects of gene > flow between native and non-native species. > > The PDRA will be based in York at the Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene > Biodiversity (https://ift.tt/2nKeBct), > and be supervised by Kanchon Dasmahapatra > (https://ift.tt/M0T7Aam ). > > Project co-investigators and partners: Alex Twyford and Simon Martin > (University of Edinburgh), Pete Hollingsworth and Markus Ruhsam (Royal > Botanic Garden, Edinburgh), Chris Thomas (University of York), Mark > Blaxter (Wellcome Sanger Institute), Kevin Walker (Botanical Society of > Britain and Ireland). > > Closing date: 15th May 2024. Start Date: 1st August 2024 (negotiable). > > For informal enquiries email [email protected]. > > To apply click the "Apply now" button at the bottom of the University of > York job advertisement: > https://ift.tt/jJGaH1g > > Prof Kanchon Dasmahapatra ([email protected]) > Professor of Evolutionary Biology > Director of Postgraduate Research (Biology) > Department of Biology > University of York > York YO10 5DD > Tel: +44 (0)1904 328635 > > > New publications : > Rosser N, Seixas F, Queste LM, Cama B .... Dasmahapatra KK (2024) Hybrid > speciation driven by multilocus introgression of ecological traits. *Nature > *https://ift.tt/B4LFEkJ > > Page E, Queste LM, Rosser N, Salazar PA, Nadeau NJ, Mallet J, Srygley R, > McMillan WO Dasmahapatra KK (2024) Pervasive mimicry in flight behavior > among aposematic butterflies. *PNAS *121 (11) e2300886121 > https://ift.tt/vo1epGF > > > I choose to work flexibly and send emails outside normal office hours, but > I do not expect you to respond outside your working hours. > Prof Kanchon Dasmahapatra > Professor of Evolutionary Biology > Director of Postgraduate Research (Biology) > Department of Biology > University of York > York YO10 5DD > Tel: +44 (0)1904 328635 > https://ift.tt/M0T7Aam > > > Kanchon Dasmahapatra
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