********************Jobs******************** A position as senior research engineer in Leif Andersson's research group at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology, Uppsala University (https://www.scilifelab.se/researchers/leif-andersson/). We are looking for someone with a passionate interest in evolutionary biology and with a strong competence in functional genomics who wants to participate in a research project where we use molecular biological methods to elucidate molecular mechanisms important for the adaptation of wild species to their environment. Our flagship project concerns the hundreds of genes we have identified as important for genetic adaptation in Atlantic and Baltic herring. We also conduct research on a wide range of other species, such as the Darwin's finches on the Galapagos Islands. The work involves performing various molecular genetics and biochemical analyses. Qualification Requirements. PhD in molecular genetics or equivalent. Extensive experience in molecular genetic work, particularly expression analysis, DNA sequencing, protein chemistry, single-cell sequencing, transfection experiments, and/or chromatin analysis. As the candidate will be involved in several large-scale projects with many samples, excellent analytical and organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle potentially stressful situations are required. The candidate is expected to work independently, take their own initiatives, but also collaborate with other members of the group as well as national and international partners. Excellent oral and written skills in English are required. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities such as good communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to solve problems independently. About the employment. The employment is a permanent position (probationary period may be applied). Scope of employment 100%. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala For further information about the position: please contact professor Leif Andersson, leif.andersson@imbim.uu.se Please submit your written application no later than April 22, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/669, https://www.uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us/jobs-and-vacancies/job-details?query=804992 Leif Andersson (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Other******************** Subject: Your help is needed: Please Give us Input on Comparative Histone Modification Data and Analysis Dear Evolutionary Colleagues, What do you think are important tools and reagents needed for investigating histone biology across species and populations? We're eager to gather your insights. Our team has developed a 10-question survey to understand how the chromatin community can benefit from new technologies to advance our understanding of histone and histone modification landscapes. We intend to use this data to help us write a NIH grant that aims to bring new technologies (e.g., automatic CUT&RUN) to the wider research field, including capabilities for non-model or emerging model systems. Your input would be extremely valuable, and they would help us to determine what the community needs. The survey should take less than 8 minutes to complete. A few additional details are below Link to Survey: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewYvikjQ2gHtzHE Best regards, UNC AIxB Histone Biology Group (Brian, Sam, Bob, and Corbin) PS. Want to learn more about histone biology at UNC? https://www.med.unc.edu/epigenetics/ As there is a link to a survey, please see below if you want to participate in the survey. Important Details Voluntary Participation Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. Deciding not to participate will not affect your relationship with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), whether as a student, employee, or community member. Privacy and Confidentiality To protect your identity as a research subject, the research team will implement measures to ensure that your personal information is kept confidential. Any data collected during the study will be stored securely and only accessible to the research team. No identifying information will be included in published findings or reports. Risks There are minimal risks associated with this study. All reasonable measures will be taken to protect your data. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Who is sponsoring this study? This research is supported by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (the sponsor). This means that the research team is being compensated by the sponsor for conducting the study. Additionally, Dr. Samantha Pattenden, a co-investigator on this study, has an inventorship interest in an epigenetic technology that could be enhanced by the outcomes of this research. If the approach proves beneficial, Dr. Pattenden may receive financial benefits in the future. If you would like more information about the study or its potential implications, please contact cdjones@unc.edu or kkenmogn@unc.edu. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our understanding of histone modifications. We look forward to your participation! Cheers, Corbin Jones UNC Biology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cdjones@email.unc.edu "Jones, Corbin D" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral Research Associate - Evolutionary Genomics & Insect Biodiversity The Strickland Lab seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with an interest in integrative evolutionary biology to join our team. Our lab investigates the molecular mechanisms that drive biological diversity and adaptation in insects, combining high throughput -omics approaches with ecology, natural history, and behavioral studies. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to carry out projects consisting of differential gene expression studies with RNA-sequencing data, genome assembly and annotation for two new insect genomes, and population genomics studies using RAD-sequencing. Learn more about our research at lynettestrickland.weebly.com. Applicants with expertise in one or more of the listed areas are encouraged to apply: * Genomics, including transcriptomics, genome assembly and annotation * Population genetics/genomics, including RAD-sequencing, Pool- Sequencing, etc * Bioinformatics or computational experience Minimum qualifications include: * A PhD in Biology, Entomology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related discipline * Research experience in one or more of the following fields: evolutionary biology, computational biology, population genetics, insect ecology/biology, molecular ecology * Evidence of scientific productivity in the form of publications in peer-reviewed journals * Strong science writing and communication skills * Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of team * Mentoring experience The postdoc will be expected to carry out projects related to the description above and will have the opportunity to develop studies within their specific areas of interest as they relate to insect evolution. This position includes potential collaborations with other postdocs and faculty in the BU Biology Department, including Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Neurobiology. Pay rate starts at $67,500/year, start date is flexible, and appointment is initially for one year with the possibility to extend for an additional 1-2 years provided acceptable progress. Application Process To apply, please submit the following to lynettes@bu.edu with the subject line "Strickland Lab Postdoc." * a one-page cover letter detailing your research interests and relevant experience, * a current CV * contact information for three references Lynette R. Strickland, PhD she/hers Assistant Professor Department of Biology Boston University https://lynettestrickland.weebly.com/ I do not expect you to respond outside of your normal work hours. "Strickland, Lynette" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** *Three-year postdoc positions (with possible extension) in evolutionary biology of viruses of microbes *Application open until May 31, 2025 or until positions are filled Postdoc positions are available in the Ku Lab at the Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Taipei, Taiwan. The two potential research areas are: 1. Giant viruses: evolution of viral gigantism, genome regulation, and virus-host interactions Giant viruses are DNA viruses with extraordinary genomes that are associated with a wide range of eukaryotic hosts, including animals, fungi, amoebae, algae, and many other microeukaryotes. 2. Phages: evolution of phage resistance and susceptibility and dynamic phage-bacteria interactions We focus on phages that infect antibiotic- resistant bacteria to study what determines the outcome of phage infection and to apply this knowledge to develop broad-range phages. Our institute is part of Academia Sinica, the Taiwanese academy of sciences. The working language in our lab and institute is English. Knowledge in Mandarin or other Taiwanese languages is not required, but foreign researchers are encouraged to take Mandarin classes if they want. More details can be found on our lab and institute websites. Application requirements: 1. A PhD degree in biology, informatics, natural sciences or related fields 2. English writing and speaking skills 3. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 4. Experience and knowledge in genomics, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology or microbial ecology To apply, please send an email with the subject IPMB_application_Postdoc_YourName directly to Chuan Ku, briefly describing your research interests, experience, skills, future plan, and contact details of at least two referees. A single PDF should be attached that includes your CV and relevant documents. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If an onsite interview is possible, we will cover the costs for flight and accommodation. Inquiries are also welcome. Dr. Chuan Ku (associate professor & EMBO Global Investigator) email: chuanku@gate.sinica.edu.tw Twitter/X: @chuanku_ Bluesky: @chuanku.bsky.social Lab website: https://chuanku-lab.github.io/kulab/ Institute website: https://ipmb.sinica.edu.tw/en chuanku (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear all, Registration is now open for the: *** Venice Summer School 2025: Emergence & Evolution of Multi-Level Regulatory Systems This is a FEBS/EMBO Lecture Course that will take place on *** Aug 17 - Aug 22, 2025, at Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli, Venice, IT Organizers: James DiFrisco, The Francis Crick Institute, UK Nicole Repina, Friedrich Miescher Institute, Basel, CH Johannes Jaeger, University of Vienna, AT Teaching Panel: Daniel S. Brooks, Fresh Pond Institute, USA Thibaut Brunet, Institut Pasteur, Paris, FR James DiFrisco, The Francis Crick Institute, UK Zena Hadjivasiliou, The Francis Crick Institute, UK Johannes Jaeger, University of Vienna, AT Ronald Jenner, Natural History Museum, London, UK Nicole King, University of California, Berkeley, USA Wallace Marshall, University of California, San Francisco, USA MIhaela Pavlicev, University of Vienna, AT Rashmi Priya, The Francis Crick Institute, UK Nicole Repina, Friedrich Miescher Institute, CH Merlijn Staps, Princeton University, USA Ben Steventon, University of Cambridge, UK G�nter Wagner, Yale University, USA *** REGISTRATION is open on EMBO's course website: https://meetings.embo.org/event/25-multi-level-reg-sys Applicants are required to submit an academic CV, and a motivation letter. You are also encouraged to submit an abstract if you would like to present your own work as an elevator pitch on the first day of the course. *** Application/abstract submission deadline: Mar 31, 2025. Applicants will be notified whether they have been accepted (or not) by Apr 30, 2025. The payment deadline for successful applicants is May 31, 2025. --- Course Description: Biological systems comprise multiple levels of organization, from molecules, organelles, and cells, to the multi-cellular structures that form whole tissues, organisms, and ultimately societies and ecosystems. During organismal development, these levels emerge from the dynamic interactions of system components and give rise to complex structures and functions across scales. Similarly, over the course of evolution, the emergence of phenotypes involves more than the transmission of genetic material, as selection works at all levels to generate novel phenotypes. However, we are only at the beginning of understanding how such levels of organization can emerge de novo in evolution or how levels self-organize and feed back on one another during growth and development. This is no simple task, as studying these fundamental questions in evolution and development requires quantification and modeling approaches that cross biological scales, alongside conceptual frameworks for understanding dynamical systems and emergent phenomena. To tackle the issue, we need novel, empirically grounded, systems-biology theories that integrate philosophical, mathematical, and experimental approaches across biological scales. During our lecture course, we will look at the emergence and evolution of multi-level regulatory systems from an interdisciplinary theoretical vantage point to assess the requirements, mechanisms, and consequences of multi-level phenomena. Specifically, we will focus on the following four questions: 1. How do new levels of organization (molecular, organelle, cellular, tissue, organismal, and beyond) originate and integrate in development and evolution? 2. What is the nature of causal-mechanistic interactions between levels of organization? 3. How do we measure and manipulate biological systems across multiple scales? 4. How can we model feedback interactions across different levels of organization in regulatory systems? Over recent years, it has become increasingly evident that dynamical processes, mechanical and physical forces, signaling feedback, and metabolic constraints play critical roles in patterning and coordinating emergent phenotypes. In addition, systems biology and metabolomics approaches, along with single-cell quantification of live or fixed samples, have revolutionized how we can empirically study emergent phenomena. Computational modeling and dynamical systems approaches have shed light on how network components and interactions can lead to spatial and temporal patterning, division of labor, and increased complexity and integration above the level of cells. A synthesis of these interdisciplinary approaches can now allow us to refine and develop new conceptual frameworks for understanding the mechanisms, and consequences, of multi-level processes in evolution and development. --- Follow @VeniceEvoDevo on BlueSky or Twitter for updates. On behalf of the organizers, Yogi Jaeger --- Dr. Johannes Jaeger Freelance Researcher, Philosopher & Educator Project Leader, JTF Project "Pushing the Boundaries", Dept of Philosophy, Uni Vienna Associate Faculty, Complexity Science Hub (CSH), Vienna -- In an attempt to de-google my life, I am shifting my email traffic to yoginho@protonmail.com. Please contact me there from now on. Johannes Jaeger (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Human Evolution - From Fossils to Ancient and Modern Genomes (Hybrid conference) 28-30 April 2025, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK (near Cambridge) Registration & Poster/Lightning Talk Deadline Approaching! (31 March 2025) Join us for our 4th Conference on Human Evolutionat the beautiful Wellcome Genome Campus, where we'll explore groundbreaking archaeological discoveries and cutting-edge genetic tools shaping the field. Topics include: -Evolutionary history -Hominin hybridization, divergence and ecologicalniches -Population structure, demography and mobility -Methodological advances in human history inference -Diseases that impacted ancient humans -Human adaptation Speakers: María Martinon-Torres - CENIEH, Spain (keynote) Mark Stoneking - LBBE, France (keynote) María Ávila-Arcos - National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico Judith Beier - University of Tübingen, Germany Roman Garba - Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic Amy Goldberg - Duke University, USA Ashley Hammond - American Museum of Natural History, USA Evan Irving-Pease - University of Copenhagen, Denmark Johannes Krause - Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany Martin Kuhlwilm - University of Vienna, Austria Kateryna Makova - Pennsylvania State University, USA Alice Leplongeon - French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France Sarah Pederzani - University of Utah, USA John Rowan - University of Cambridge, UK For more details on programme, registration and further information: https://coursesandconferences.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/event/human-evolution-from-fossils-to-ancient-and-modern-genomes-20250428/ We have a dynamic programme that includes invited talks, short oral presentations, lightning talks and posters selected from abstracts. We hope to see you there! Nagehan Bahadir Wellcome Connecting Science On behalf of the Scientific Programme Committee Alice Leplongeon Marta Mirazon Lahr Lluis Quintana-Murci Carina Schlebusch Nagehan Bahadýr, PhD Programme developer - scientific meetings (She/her) Learning and Training Wellcome Connecting Science | Wellcome Genome Campus | Hinxton | Cambridgeshire | CB10 1RQ | UK Wellcome Connecting Science enables everyone to explore genomic science and its impact on research, health and society. NagehanRamazanogluBahadir@helix (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)