********************PostDocs******************** 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://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs/stipends-and-benefits). 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://gradschool.oregonstate.edu/postdocs. 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 blouinm@oregonstate.edu. 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://blogs.oregonstate.edu/blouinlab/ "Blouin, Michael" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Dear colleagues, The next instalment of the online seminar series organised by the ESEB-funded STN network « Integration Of Speciation research » ( [ https://speciation-network.pages.ist.ac.at/ ] ) 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://gu-se.zoom.us/j/63975939157 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 (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)