********************Jobs******************** I am looking to recruit a field assistant for the breeding season, this position is paid. Duties include the collection of field data on a wild blue tit population and oaks in Silwood Park. You will work in a team of students and technical assistants, collecting data on blue tits breeding in nest boxes and oaks. Duties involve nest box monitoring, catching of adults and young birds, ringing, data collection, data entry and management. There is the option to also contribute to ongoing research projects. We can offer reasonably prized accommodation on-site. Starting date would be late March but no later than 1st April for approximately 3 months depending on season. Required skills: passerine handling and ringing skills (license a big plus), team work, field work experience, independence and able to work in a team. Must be conscientious with data.  Must be allowed to work in UK.   The Silwood Park Campus is a vibrant graduate campus one hour by train from London City with more than 120 graduate students from countries all over the world. During summer, there will even be our annual festival, Silfest!  https://www.imperial.ac.uk/visit/campuses/silwood-park/prospective-students/life-at-silwood/ Silwood¢s academics are world-class scientists, and we offer a range of graduate courses to improve hard and soft skills.  https://www.imperial.ac.uk/visit/campuses/silwood-park/research/ To apply, please send your CV, a motivation letter detailing your relevant expertise, and contact information for two references as soon as possible, to:  Julia.schroeder@imperial.ac.uk  Many thanks,   Best wishes,   Julia       *I aspire to a sensible work life balance. I don¢t expect a reply to this email outside of your normal working hours. ** check out our excellent Master course in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation http://www.imperial.ac.uk/life-sciences/postgraduate/masters-courses/masters-in-ecology-evolution--conservation-msc-and-mres/ Dr Julia Schroeder Director MSc Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Post-graduate tutor Imperial College London, Silwood Park Campus Buckhurst Road, SL5 7PY Ascot, Berks, UK +44 (0) 20 7594 9086 https://sites.google.com/site/evolbehavecol/home-1 "Schroeder, Julia" ********************Jobs******************** The Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the area of Evolutionary and Comparative Animal Biomechanics. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. We seek a candidate studying animal functional morphology/biomechanics, in an explicitly evolutionary comparative context. We seek a broadly trained person who will complement existing strengths in animal physiology, development, comparative anatomy and paleobiology. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biomechanics or other appropriate field, with research interests in the area of Evolutionary and Comparative Animal Biomechanics, and have at least one year of postdoctoral experience. Applicants must have a record of research scholarly output demonstrating the potential to attract and sustain external funding. Teaching experience in vertebrate biology/anatomy, and a demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching as evidenced by teaching accomplishments and accolades, teaching evaluations, and other lines of evidence, also is required. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct innovative research and to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will be expected to teach vertebrate biology/anatomy and other courses in their area of expertise. The candidate will also have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level and to graduate student training and supervision. Application details: Applicants should submit a single pdf including curriculum vitae, statements of research interests, teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Douglas Storey, Head, Department of Biological Sciences University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Fax: (403) 289-9311 Email: headbio@ucalgary.ca Application deadline is March 18, 2019. View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/3606152-assistant-professor-department-of-biological-sciences-faculty-of-science?tm_job521-1A&tm_event=view&tm_company28&bid'91 The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary is committed to High impact research and teaching and to creating an innovative, student-centered learning environment. Information about the Department and its programs can be found at http://bio.ucalgary.ca. To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (https://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers). For more information about the Faculty of Science visit Careers in the Faculty of Science (https://science.careers.ucalgary.ca/). The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No). jefox@ucalgary.ca ********************Other******************** Dear Colleagues, I would like to share with you the upcoming webinar, as part of the "Pulse of the Planet Webinar Series" that NatureServe, EcoHealth Alliance and GEO BON are co-organizing. When: February 22, 2019 Time: 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC-5 ¡°Conserving the biodiversity of the Andes Amazon: Conservaci¨®n Amaz¨®nica experience in southeastern Peru¡± Conservaci¨®n Amaz¨®nica - ACCA, is a Peruvian non-profit organization whose main objective is biodiversity conservation, to achieve this, it focuses in protecting natural areas, empowering people and using science for conservation. This presentation will be about the work done over 20 years in these different areas but especially in how the use of technology had allowed to detect threats to the Andes Amazon and how we have use this information to provide technical knowledge and build capacity among decision makers and stakeholders. Speaker: Dr. Aimy Caceres Director of Science and Research Conservaci¨®n Amaz¨®nica Dr. Aimy C¨¢ceres is a Peruvian biologist. She got her PhD degree from the University of Porto, Portugal. She has more than 10 years of experience in the planning and implementation of research and conservation projects in Latin America and Africa. She has great interest in understanding the impacts of human activities on tropical biodiversity, using this information to establish guidelines for conservation and strengthening capacities of Peruvian youth for research and conservation. Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3978910876352448003 Miguel Fernandez ********************PostDocs******************** *Postdoctoral researcher: Macroevolution of Neotropical Freshwater Fishes* A postdoctoral position in macroevolution of Neotropical Freshwater fishes is available in *Hern¨¢n L¨®pez-Fern¨¢ndez¡¯s lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Museum of Zoology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor*. We study the macroevolution of highly diverse biodiversity assemblages and the roles of ecological and morphological specialization in driving phylogenetic divergence in fishes. We use fieldwork and natural history collections to combine systematics, comparative morphology, and ecology. We build phylogenies, analyze timing, rates and patterns of lineage and phenotypic diversification, and describe associations between ecology and morphology in a phylogenetic context (more info here: https://sites.google.com/site/hlffishes ). Broadly, the postdoctoral position will focus on generating and integrating phylogenetic hypotheses and functionally-relevant phenotypic traits of Neotropical freshwater fishes. Within that framework, research projects may include: 1) Developing phylogenetic hypotheses for Neotropical freshwater fishes to provide an integrated timeline for their evolution; 2) Designing and generating cross-clade, functionally relevant phenotypic datasets based on museum specimens; 3) Performing analyses and/or developing phylogenetic comparative approaches to analyze lineage and phenotypic evolution in Neotropical freshwater fishes; 4) Generating phylogenomic hypotheses and/or ecomorphological datasets for analyses of community phylogenetics and assembly evolution in select assemblages. Two or more of these projects would be developed in parallel and opportunities to develop additional or expanded projects within these parameters and for continued collaboration are available. Developing opportunities for involving and mentoring undergraduate students through programs such as U-M UROP (https://lsa.umich.edu/urop) are strongly encouraged. For applicants with an interest in Neotropical fishes or macroevolution, the project is an opportunity to engage in large-scale comparative studies with the most diverse freshwater fish fauna on earth. The position offers additional potential for collections-based research on fishes and fieldwork in the Neotropics. The successful applicant will be part of a dynamic group of biodiversity researchers affiliated with the EEB department and the U-M Museum of Zoology, one of the world¡¯s largest ichthyological research collections. Ann Arbor is a great place to live and it is consistently ranked among the top places to live and work in the US (e.g. here ). The city has a vibrant cultural life with something for everyone, including great music, food, craft breweries and outdoors activities. We are also 40 minutes away from downtown Detroit and its many attractions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, JazzFest, the Riverwalk, Belle Isle Aquarium and the Tigers stadium, among many others. *Position details* Appointment is available for one year and renewable for a second year after successful performance evaluation. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes benefits and employee health insurance eligibility. Start date is May 15, 2019 or a soon as possible thereafter. *Required qualifications* - PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Zoology, Ecology or related field - Demonstrable knowledge of bioinformatics associated with phylogenetics, phylogenomics, morphometrics and/or phylogenetic comparative methods, as well as associated data management skills - Demonstrable knowledge of fish anatomy and/or functional morphology - Record of peer-reviewed publications, including lead-author papers in research relevant to the position One or more of the following skills or areas of expertise are desirable - Scripting and analysis pipelines development and documentation of molecular phylogenetic/phylogenomic datasets - Experience working with museum specimens and familiarity with museum cataloguing and databasing practices - 2D and 3D geometric morphometrics, traditional morphometrics, microCT scanning and segmentation software - Previous research experience with Neotropical fish diversity and distribution - Experience mentoring and supervising undergraduate students in research *Application instructions* Please provide a 1-2 page cover letter describing your research experience and future goals describing accomplishments and interests as they pertain to the position, a C.V., and contact information for three academic references. Please submit a single PDF by email to hlopezf@umich.edu with the subject line ¡°Postdoctoral Position Application¡±. Informal questions about the position can be directed to the same address. Review of applications will start March 25, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Please be aware that I will be in the field with limited email access for part of this period and my ability to answer immediately may be affected. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and the university has a strong institutional commitment to diversity among faculty, staff and students. Hern¨¢n L¨®pez-Fern¨¢ndez, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Associate Curator of Fishes Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Program in the Environment University of Michigan 1105 N. University Biological Sciences Building, Office 2014 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1085 Office phone: 734-764-4816 Web: https://lsa.umich.edu/eeb/people/faculty/hernan-lopez-fernandez.html Hernan Lopez-Fernandez ********************PostDocs******************** Post-doctoral position available: Ancient Genomics The Fu Molecular Paleontology Lab has a post-doctoral position available. If you have a background in statistical population genetics and/or data science, this might be for you! Our ancient DNA laboratory pioneered large-scale studies of human population history requiring analysis of large numbers of samples simultaneously. We use ancient DNA to understand early modern human migration routes; to explore how Paleolithic, Neolithic, and more recent humans expanded across Asia; and to study gene flow between modern and archaic humans. In addition, we are studying the genetic diversity of past mammals, including pandas and gray wolves, as well as the evolution of ancient pathogens in early East Asian populations. We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with appropriate experience and interests to work on analysis of these data. Potential projects will likely investigate the biological history of humans using ancient and present-day genomic data. The successful candidate will have analytical and computer skills that allow exploration of large and complex genetic data sets, preferably with previous experience in a world class ancient DNA lab. Research is conducted in English. The position will be supervised by Dr. Qiaomei Fu. ***Applicants are requested to send their CV, a short statement of their research interests, and the names and contact information of two references to Dr. Qiaomei Fu at fuqiaomei@ivpp.ac.cn.*** Strong candidates will be expected to participate in a Skype or on-site interview. The position will be open until filled. The position is for two years with a possibility of renewal, and salary will be internationally competitive. Please address any questions to Dr. Fu. The Fu Molecular Paleontology Lab, consisting of 15 members (including group leaders, postdoctoral scholars, doctoral and master's students and technicians), is a cutting edge international ancient DNA laboratory. It is based at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, near the center of Beijing, China, with easy access to public transportation. The Fu lab focuses primarily on ancient genomic analysis, but the institute's research environment is diverse, with a vibrant community of researchers studying anthropology, archaeology and paleontology. Beijing is a thriving fast-growing city with a robust international community. Dr. Fu's work has been published in Nature, Science, PNAS, Current Biology, AJHG, amongst others, with one awarded the "top 2014 annual ten scientific events' in Nature. She was selected as one of the "Ten Chinese Science Stars" in 2016 by Nature, has received the 'Distinguished Young Scientist' award from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is part of China's Thousand Youth Talents program, is a HHMI International Scientist, and is one of China's Top Ten Innovative Pioneers of Science and Technology. For more information, her Research Gate site can be accessed here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Qiaomei_Fu. Melinda Yang ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear all, we have the last places available on our Workshop "Genomic Data Visualization and Interpretation" which will be held in Berlin (8-12 April). Registration deadline: 6th March 2019 Instructors: Dr Obi Griffith and Dr Malachi Griffith (Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, US) Course website: https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/course14/ In this workshop we will explore a number of best-in-class visualization tools, and provide working examples that demonstrate important principles of ¡omic interpretation strategies. This workshop is aimed at researchers and technical workers who are analyzing some kind of omic data (e.g. WGS, exome, RNA-seq, variant files, etc.). Examples demonstrated in this Workshop will involve primarily human genome/transcriptome data but many of the concepts learned will be applicable to model organisms, metagenomics, simulated data, etc. For more information about the program, please visit our website: https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/course14/curriculum-14/ Here is the full list of our courses and Workshops: https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: info@physalia-courses.org Best regards, Carlo Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D Physalia-courses DIRECTOR info@physalia-courses.org http://www.physalia-courses.org/ Twitter: @physacourses mobile: +49 17645230846 https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/physalia-courses "info@physalia-courses.org"