Subject: UTennessee.Knoxville.PlantMorphologicalEvolution Recruiting an NSF-funded Post-Doctoral Researcher in EEB The Budke Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee (http://jmbudke.github.io/) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work on an NSF-funded project. This project is investigating morphological evolution in a phylogenetic context using moss plants as the experimental system. The research responsibilities will include (1) assembling morphological datasets using the literature and herbarium specimens, (2) compiling DNA sequence datasets from publicly available resources and laboratory-based methods using herbarium specimens, and (3) combining these data to analyze the evolution of morphological structures across a phylogeny. Opportunities will also be available to develop novel research questions focusing on the functional morphology, physiology, and evolution of the parent-offspring relationship in mosses. Supervising and mentoring undergraduate researchers in both the laboratory and herbarium will be required. An additional aim of this project is to build awareness of and appreciation for plants and botanical natural history collections. As part of the team, the postdoc will participate in hands-on outreach events, such as Darwin Day. The postdoc will also co-lead a May-term course for undergraduate students on collections-based research. Qualifications A PhD in biology, ecology and evolution, systematics, or a related field. Research experience in molecular systematics and plant morphology. Proficiency using bioinformatic tools to infer phylogenetic trees and perform comparative analyses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Motivation to engage in botanical outreach and education. Apply online at the link below by 17 August 2025 for full consideration. https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/3791 J.M. Budke, PhD (she/her) Associate Professor & Herbarium Director (TENN) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Tennessee 569 Dabney Hall Knoxville, TN 37996 Office: 431 Hesler Biology Building Office Phone: (865) 974-6204 Lab: 433 Hesler Biology Building Lab Phone:(865) 974-2635 TENN Herbarium Office: 102Temple Hall HerbariumPhone:(865) 974-6212 Budke Laboratory Research:http://jmbudke.github.io/ GLOBAL Bryophyte & Lichen TCN: https://globaltcn.utk.edu/ "Budke, Jessica" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)