********************Jobs******************** The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, nine-month (academic year), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Integrative Animal Physiology. We seek an animal physiologist who uses experimental, quantitative, and/or theoretical approaches across levels of biological organization to address fundamental questions about central physiological systems that mediate animals’ responses to changes in biotic or abiotic environmental factors, thus contributing to SBS’ strength in physiology and global change biology. We expect the successful candidate to perform hypothesis-driven research that connects physiological mechanisms to cell/molecular, ecological and/or evolutionary processes. We seek candidates who will contribute to high quality education and training of undergraduate and graduate students, while also contributing to SBS efforts to enhance equitable and inclusive educational experiences. For full job requirements and application information, see: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Assistant-Professor_R-12408-1. Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by October 15 at 11:59 p.m. Inquiries should be directed to Erica Crespi, sbs.search@wsu.edu, with subject “Integrative Animal Physiologist.” Erica Crespi, Ph.D. Professor, School of Biological Sciences Faculty Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences Director, Aquatics Phenomics Research Center Director, Hudson Biological Reserve https://labs.wsu.edu/crespi/ The Washington State University Pullman campus is located on the homelands of the Nim�ipuu(Nez Perce) Tribe and the Palus people. We acknowledge their presence here since time immemorial and recognize their continuing connection to the land, to the water, and to their ancestors. "Crespi, Erica" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Genomics broadly defined, effective July 2025. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in biology or a related field at the time of employment. Within a multidisciplinary, collaborative research environment in the department and across the university, the successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, participate in the department's Ph.D. program in biology, and contribute to the department's excellence in instruction and training of graduate and undergraduate students. We expect that the successful candidate will have a research program that complements the current research in the department. Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area near New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is committed to being an institution that strives to enhance diversity, inclusion and equity. To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement, (4) teaching statement, (5) a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (6) have at least three letters of recommendation submitted to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28345 For additional information contact Dr. Michael Layden, Chair, Genomics Search Committee at inbios@lehigh.edu or by mail at 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Applications received by December 2nd, 2024, will receive full review, and we will continue to review applications until December 15th, 2024. Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh's commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty; see provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines. Melissa Scotto-Dicesare (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Other******************** We invite members of the evolutionary biology community to take a short survey that will inform future plans for the annual Evolution meeting, including the potential for a virtual-only meeting. We seek feedback and ideas from all career stages, SSB/ASN/SSE members and non-members, as well as those who attended this year's Evolution meeting and those who did not. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your answers will be anonymous. Responses will be collected until November 1. This survey is organized and administered by the Evolution meetings organizers and the Joint Meeting Committee of the Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE), the American Society of Naturalists (ASN), and the Society of Systematic Biologists (SSB). You may already have received a link to this survey via an email from the meeting or your professional society. Please take the survey only once. We appreciate your participation! Survey link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u3N5MxM0160EDk Sincerely, The Evolution Organizers AlexWong@cunet.carleton.ca (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** Hiring a research associate to follow through on the molecular bench portion on my NIH NIEHS R00 project. The project involves examining the genetic and epigenetic changes underlying the transgenerational effects of cadmium exposure in zebrafish and the potential of selenium to mitigate cadmium toxicity. We're nearing the end of the NIH funded project, so the project has a strict timeline for completion (e.g., RNA extractions, qRT-PCR, RNA seq, bisulfite sequencing). Individuals with experience in molecular benchwork are encouraged to apply. Primary responsibility includes providing leadership in research, performing laboratory work as needed, analyzing genetic and genomic datasets, writing peer-reviewed papers and asisting with grants. Direct all inquiries to Dr. Delia Shelton (dshelton@miami.edu). Please include your CV and a writing sample for full consideration. Delia S. Shelton, PhD she/ella Cox Science Building Room 29 Assistant Professor Biology Department University of Miami #BlackLivesMatter deliashelton.com The University of Miami acknowledges the ancestral and traditional territories of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Council of the Original Miccosukee Seminole Nation Aboriginal Peoples and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida who are the original owners and custodians of the land upon which we stand and learn. dshelton@miami.edu (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** The Living Earth Collaborative (https://livingearthcollaborative.wustl.edu/), a consortium comprised of Washington University, the Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Washington University McDonnell Genome Institute (https://genome.wustl.edu/) are partnering to advance the use of genomics for biodiversity research and conservation. As part of this collaboration, we seek to hire a postdoctoral fellow with a proven track record utilizing genomic and computational tools in biodiversity research and conservation. The Postdoctoral fellow will play an important role in developing a portfolio of genomic projects from principal investigators at the LEC partner institutions on diverse topics, which may include ecology, conservation, conservation veterinary medicine, environmental justice, behavior, evolution and One Health. The fellow is expected to be an integral part of the Living Earth Collaborative participating in and organizing events and interacting with the diverse LEC and MGI communities. The fellowship will be up to three years. Salary will be $61,428 plus benefits. Location St. Louis, MO Application Instructions Applicants should submit, as a single file, a cover letter, a CV, and a description of previous research, conservation, and professional accomplishments (ca. 2-3 pages). Postdocs are expected to be based in Saint Louis and must have been awarded a PhD, DVM or comparable degree by the beginning of their appointment. International applicants are encouraged. Documents should be uploaded to https://jobs.wustl.edu/ specifying Job Requisition JR69499. Applicants should also have three letters of recommendation sent to livingearth@wustl.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 1st and continue until the position is filled. Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Questions should be directed to: livingearth@wustl.edu Living Earth Collaborative E: livingearth@wustl.edu W: https://livingearthcollaborative.wustl.edu/ Living Earth Collaborative (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** The 2025 UCLA La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science invites applications for its 2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship in California Conservation Science. We seek to hire one or more postdoctoral scholars who conduct innovative biological research at the interface of applied and basic science. Our long-term goal is to help fund a cadre of innovative young scientists who will work closely with UCLA faculty, help broaden the mission of conservation science for the campus, and lead to long-term collaborations between our academic scientists and applied conservation practioners that will direct and lead California conservation efforts. Candidates may work in any discipline that provides the scientific underpinnings for the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of at-risk species, environments, or ecological communities in California. Current and past La Kretz Postdocs have worked on a wide variety of research topics, ranging from urban biodiversity and evolutionary adaptation, to wildfire management and conservation, to the interface of conservation and animal behavior; we are open to work in any California ecosystem or group of organisms, as long as the research is innovative, creative, and has clear practical significance. An important initiative, the California Conservation Genomics Project (CCGP), is a large, multi-campus initiative led by the La Kretz Center that is delivering genomic resources to California decision-makers to enhance species and habitat management, and candidates may seek to build off of that project in the realm of conservation genomics. For a full description of past fellows and their work, please visit us at https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/lakretz/ Fellows must have both an on-campus UCLA mentor, and an off-campus, non-university mentor. The on-campus UCLA mentor must also be a La Kretz Center affiliate. A list of applicable affiliates is available at https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/lakretz/people/. The Fellow is expected to work closely with their identified UCLA mentor and one or more off-campus agency partner(s) in developing their project. All applications should include a letter (which may be brief) from each mentor stating their support for the project, what they can contribute to it, and how it fits into their work in conservation biology. Applications that do not include these letters of support will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration, and we strongly advise candidates to secure mentor support as early as possible. While we encourage project proponents to identify co-funding, from mentors or other agencies, co-funding is not a requirement. Off-campus mentors may be drawn from any California agency or NGO, including federal and state groups. A partial list of some of our active partners and contact people includes: The Nature Conservancy: Sophie Parker Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Jann Vendetti US Geological Survey: Robert Fisher US Bureau of Land Management: Mike Westphal US Fish and Wildlife Service: Cat Darst Natural Communities Coalition: James Sulentich/Danny L. Fry National Park Service: Katy Delaney National Park Service: Seth Riley Department of Defense: Robert Lovich The La Kretz Fellowship is for two years, subject to review after the first year. The target start date is September 2025, but this date is quite flexible. The position offers a competitive salary, full benefits, and a research/travel allowance of $7500. Candidates who have recently completed their Ph.D. or will have completed it before their start date are encouraged to apply. To apply, please send applications to lakretz@ioes.ucla.edu as a single PDF file that includes: (i) Cover Letter: Briefly introducing yourself and your project (ii) CV: Composed of your work and accomplishments. (iii) Research and Management Accomplishments Statement (maximum one page) (iv) Project Proposal: Lays out, in some detail, your project (e.g., motivation, methods, expected outcomes/results), why this work is important to academic and applied audiences, and how it integrates with the research of your mentors (maximum three pages, including figures and references) (v) Letters of Support: A brief letter from your on-campus UCLA mentor AND your off-campus agency/NGO mentor (vi) Two of Your Relevant Publications. In addition, have: (vii) Two Letters of Reference: One letter must be from your Ph.D. advisor. Note, reference letters are in addition to the letters of support from your proposed mentors. Please arrange to have reference letters emailed to lakretz@ioes.ucla.edu with the subject line "La Kretz Postdoc letter for (your last name)." The deadline for completed applications is November 25th, 2024 at 12pm (PST). Please email all questions to Brad Shaffer, Director of the La Kretz Center, at brad.shaffer@ucla.edu. La Kretz Center (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)