Join the Dolby Lab - PhD Opportunity in Evolutionary Genomics & Complex Systems The Dolby Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is recruiting a motivated PhD student with interests in evolutionary genomics, geo-genomics, and/or complex systems. We are an interdisciplinary group that integrates fieldwork, computation, and theory to explore how Earth shapes adaptation and the formation of species. Our work spans diverse plants, animals, and microbes, and emphasizes the integration of genomic, geo/climatic, and statistical approaches. Possible projects include: 1. Earth-life evolution - How do mountains, rivers, and landscapes shape speciation patterns? (current systems: cacti, rodents) 2. Multi-omic controls on adaptation - What relative roles do genomes, transcriptomes, chromatin, and epigenomes play in adaptation to drought? (current system: rattlesnakes) 3. Integrated statistics & theory - Adaptation of structural equation modeling, causal inference, and information theory to model Earth-life systems. 4. Spatial modeling of microbes - Leveraging eDNA and bacterial genomics to disentangle adaptive vs. neutral spatial distribution across pollution gradients (new NSF-funded project). About UAB: UAB is a vibrant R1 urban university with a top-ranked medical school and growing emphasis on interdisciplinary science. Birmingham offers excellent recreation, food, breweries, and cultural opportunities. Our department is housed in a brand-new state-of-the-art science and engineering facility and is actively expanding its research faculty with several new recruitments. UAB consistently ranks among the most diverse universities in the country and fosters a supportive, family-friendly environment with a strong emphasis on local biotech innovation, community engagement, and work-life balance. Interested? Email me with a brief overview of your background and why you're interested in the lab. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Greer Dolby Assistant Professor Dept of Biology, UAB www.greerdolby.org www.bajageogenomics.org "Dolby, Greer" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)