********************GradStudentPositions******************** I am recruiting a graduate student to join my lab as part of the Ph.D. program at Binghamton University (SUNY). The Anthony Fiumera lab ( https://afiumera.wixsite.com/anthony-fiumera-lab) is focused on understanding the genetic basis to complex traits and how organisms respond to environmental stressors. The incoming student will be working on a recently funded NSF grant studying the effects of nanoplastics on Daphnia. Interested students should send an email to afiumera@binghamton.edu that includes your CV, and why you want to join the lab. The Department of Biological Sciences at Binghamton University ( https://www.binghamton.edu/biology/) has 24 faculty members and >50 PhD students and encompass a wide range of research programs organized around three overlapping foci: Global Change Biology, Genetic & Molecular Interactions, and Infectious Disease. Our strengths in evolution, ecology, and integrative biology span across all three of these research clusters. Our program provides a highly interactive and supportive setting for graduate training. PhD students are funded through a combination of TA positions, RAs, and fellowships. Students can take advantage of several interdisciplinary programs on campus, including the NATCHANGE Center, the Center for Collective Dynamics of Complex Systems, Evolutionary Studies Program, and Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence for Data Science, Sustainable Communities, and Health Sciences. Resources include molecular core facilities, an ecological research facility embedded within the University's extensive on campus Nature Preserve ( https://www.binghamton.edu/nature-preserve/), a 4,000+ sq ft research greenhouse, a living collection of over 1,200 plant species in the E.W. Heir Greenhouse, and the new acquired Nuthatch Hollow bird sanctuary. Binghamton University is the top-ranked institution in the SUNY system and is rated a "Top 10 Public Ivy" by Forbes. BU is included in the Carnegie Classification system's "very high research activity" (R1) category. Our 930 acre campus is located in the Southern Tier of New York, between the Catskills and Finger Lakes, about a 3 hour drive from NYC. The region features abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and a reasonable cost of living. Instructions for official applications can be found on the Binghamton University Graduate School s website - https://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/graduate/. To ensure full consideration by our department s graduate committee for our Fall 2026 cohort, all application materials should be submitted by December 15, 2025. Anthony Fiumera (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************GradStudentPositions******************** The Evolutionary Ecol program at Colorado State University (CSU) welcomes applicants for MS and PhD students to start Fall 2025. We provide a positive graduate school experience and outstanding education in ecology and evolutionary biology across a range of ecosystems, taxa, and subdisciplines. Our goal is to offer students strong training for professional success across a variety of career paths. In addition to the ecological core, we offer a specialization in human-environment interactions. Currently, we support a vibrant community of over 100 students. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. The preferred application date for Fall 2026 is December 1 for eligibility for recruitment funds, but applications can be accepted after that date. Many faculty members are open to taking students (some dependent upon availability of funding), and specific opportunities include: Dr. Anping Chen working on dryland ecology, vegetation dynamics, remote sensing, soil-vegetation-climate feedbacks Dr. Dhruba Naug working on behavioral and evolutionary ecology Dr. Chris Funk working on evolutionary ecology, conservation genomics, biodiversity and climate adaptation Dr. Meena Balgopal working on ecology communication, ecology/evolution education, or environmental literacy Dr. Paul Ode working on the evolutionary ecology of plant-insect interactions and eco-immunology Dr. Alan Knapp working on global change and grasslands, as well as agro/eco-voltaics Other faculty members are also potentially open to taking students. Graduate student salaries are generally provided through faculty advisors in the form of research or teaching assistantships. Tuition is typically covered for students supported by assistantships and health insurance is available. A confirmed advisor is necessary for admission to the program, so please reach out to potential advisors directly. You can submit your application prior to having a confirmed advisor, however (check to see if you are eligible for an application fee waiver !). Financial support is often in flux given pending grants, so there is no need to wait to see a particular position advertised. CSU is located in beautiful Fort Collins, on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and has been voted as one of the best places in the United States to live, with easy access to outdoors activities, such as rafting, skiing, and rock climbing. This small, bike-friendly community has a vibrant art, music, and restaurant culture and is about hour from Denver, CO. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Ruth Hufbauer, she/her/hers Director: Graduate Degree Program in Ecology Professor: Department of Agricultural Biology Lab webpage: Applied Evolutionary Ecology ~CSU is on the Indigenous Lands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations. Learn more at CSU's Land Acknowledgment site. ~ ~Join "Peer Community In " - a rigorous and free publication model by scientists and for scientists~ ~While I may be sending this email outside of typical work hours, I have no expectation of receiving a reply outside of your work hours.~ "Hufbauer,Ruth" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************GradStudentPositions******************** PhD Position in Evolutionary Genomics for Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management Cornell University The lab of Nina Overgaard Therkildsen in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University invites applications for a PhD position starting in Fall 2026. Our group works at the interface of evolutionary genomics and applied fisheries science. We study how contemporary environmental change and human impacts shape demographic, ecological, and microevolutionary processes in marine and other aquatic species. We are particularly interested in how human activities drive rapid evolution in wild populations, and in the roles of ongoing genetic adaptation, phenotypic plasticity, and shifting geographic distributions for species persistence in a rapidly changing world. A defining feature of our research is that we pair fundamental questions in evolutionary genomics with concrete challenges in fisheries management and aquatic conservation. We use high-throughput DNA sequencing and population genomic approaches to understand the genetic and ecological bases of local adaptation and connectivity; detect and interpret rapid, human-induced evolutionary change; develop genomic tools that delineate biologically meaningful management units; and inform spatial management, harvest strategies, and conservation planning. PhD students will have the opportunity to develop an independent project that fits within these broad themes or to join and shape ongoing work, including projects focused on genomic signatures of local adaptation and contemporary evolution, applied fisheries questions such as stock structure or climate-driven range shifts, tools for improved delineation of management units, and approaches for estimating contemporary connectivity, dispersal, and gene flow. Across all projects, there is ample scope to combine conceptual advances in evolutionary genomics with direct relevance to real-world monitoring, assessment, and management. The position will be hosted within Cornell University's Graduate Field of Natural Resources and the Environment, which provides an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment for graduate training with abundant opportunities to interact with the vibrant and diverse academic community across the Cornell campus. Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong background and interest in evolutionary biology, evolutionary genomics, fisheries science, ecology, population genomics, bioinformatics, or a closely related field. Prior experience with molecular laboratory methods, computational work, or large genomic datasets is strongly preferred. However, the most important qualifications are a clear enthusiasm for both fundamental scientific inquiry in evolutionary genomics and for applying those insights to pressing management and conservation questions; strong written and oral communication skills; curiosity and persistence; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse research group. How to apply: Interested candidates should email Nina Overgaard Therkildsen (nt246@cornell.edu) with a brief statement describing their motivation and research interests, along with a current CV and the names and contact information of three references. Review will begin immediately, and top candidates will be contacted on a rapid timeline to submit a formal application to the Cornell Graduate Field of Natural Resources by December 1, 2025. Because of the tight schedule for this opportunity, interested students are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible (ideally by November 20 for full consideration). Nina Overgaard Therkildsen? (she/her/hers) Associate Professor Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University https://www.therkildsenlab.org/=0A? nt246@cornell.edu (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** Job announcement Bielefeld University, Department of Evolutionary Biology Research associate position in Evolutionary Ecology of Behaviour Application deadline: 11.12.2025 The Faculty of Biology offers a full-time research associate position in Evolutionary Ecology of Behaviour The candidate will be part of an active and cooperative team of researchers in the Department of Evolutionary Biology. The main research focus of the work group is on studying general aspects of the evolutionary ecology of behaviour, using various methods to understand phenotypic plasticity, the evolution of sex differential traits, phenotypic variance and maintenance of between-individual differences. The Department of Evolutionary Ecology is involved in a larger DFG-funded third-party project (CRC/TRR 212): "A Novel Synthesis of Individualisation across Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution: Niche Choice, Niche Conformance, Niche Construction (NC3)" The position can start on May 1, 2026 and is funded until the end of October 2028. Main responsibilities: Research tasks (70 %): designing and performing experiments, meta-analyses or theoretical modeling, analysing the data received, writing scientific publications for international journals In case of experimental studies planned by the applicants, it is indicated that the present infrastructure only suits smaller invertebrates. Teaching tasks (25 %): involvement in teaching activities within the work group in courses already existing within the scope of 4 hours per week Other tasks (5 %): contributing to organising the group meetings, help keeping the departmental homepage updated Your Profile: We expect: completed scientific university degree (e. g. Bachelor, Master or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, e.g. biology, statistics, alternatively even mathematics, information technology or any similar subject completed PhD in a relevant field experience in evolutionary or rather behavioural ecology, experience with experimental tests of evolutionary theory, statistical meta-analyses or mathematical modelling of evolutionary processes, interest in general biological questions related to theoretical evolutionary ecology excellent oral and written English language skills independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work strong organizational and coordination skills, ability to cooperate and work in a team Preferable qualifications: main focus of PhD in theoretical ecology, population genetics, behavioural ecology or evolutionary ecology successful publication of papers in peer-reviewed international journals experience in collaborations between empiricists and theoreticians some overlap of research interests with other members of the department We offer: salary according to remuneration level 13 TV-L, fixed-term (until 31 October 2028) internal and external training opportunities, variety of health, consulting and prevention services reconcilability of family and work, flexible working hours, 30 days holiday, good transport connection, supplementary company pension, collegial working environment, open and pleasant working atmosphere, exciting, varied tasks Application Procedure: We are looking forward to receiving your application that should at least contain a motivation letter and a CV that includes a publication list. To apply, please preferably use the application button in our online form: https://jobs.uni-bielefeld.de/job/view/4618/research-position-m-f-d-in-evolutionary-ecology-of-behaviour-postdoc?page_lang� Otherwise, and for inquiries please send an e-mail to Klaus.Reinhold@uni-bielefeld.de "Reinhold, Klaus" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear evoldir members, Transmitting Science is offering the course "Proteomic Methods for Species Identification of Archaeological and Palaeontological Materials" (3rd edition). In this course, participants will be introduced to proteomic methods for species identification, focusing on peptide mass fingerprinting by MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry and LC-MS/MS based approaches. During the course, participants will first be introduced to some theory with illustrative examples (both from simulated data as well as some real datasets) and will then learn how to interpret the data, both MS1 (e.g., fingerprints) and MS2 (or MS/MS 'sequencing' spectra), as well as how to assess their reliability. Dates: December 12th, 15th, 17th, and 19th Schedule: 14:00-18:00 (Madrid time) Instructor: Dr. Michael Buckley (University of Manchester, UK) Learn more and register here: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/genetics-and-genomics/palaeoproteomics-and-zooarchaeology-by-mass-spectrometry-zooms/ If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us at courses@transmittingscience.com Best regards, Haris Haris Saslis, PhD Course Coordinator Transmitting Science www.transmittingscience.com [1] Links: [1] http://www.transmittingscience.com Haris Saslis - Transmitting Science (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** The course "Integrative taxonomy in the "big data" era" will be from the 16th to the 20th of March, 2026, at the MNHN of Paris, France. The course is in English. To register, please fill the form on the website of the course (https://sites.google.com/site/coursbarcode/home). If you have any question, please contact: Nicolas Puillandre (puillandre@mnhn.fr) Sarah Samadi (sarah@mnhn.fr) Nicolas Puillandre (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)