********************GradStudentPositions******************** Doctoral student in Computational Genomics Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden We are looking for a PhD student to join an exciting project at the intersection of genomics and data science. This project focuses on studying genetic variations in noncoding regions of the human genome by leveraging evolutionary information and developing models that predict the effects of variants. We tackle this challenge via two main directions: (1) developing efficient pangenomic data structures and evolutionary models, and (2) designing deep learning architectures trained on genomic data. Requirements: Proficient in a programming language and demonstrated experience in one of the following areas, with a willingness to learn one another: (1) genome sequences and omics data, (2) deep learning, and (3) compressed data structures for strings. 4) Mathematical modeling of DNA or protein evolution. Apply here: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=14653 All the best, Sina Majidian Computational Genomics Research Lab Chalmers University of Technology https://CGRlab.github.io/ Sina Majidian (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Other******************** 2026 Warder Clyde Allee Competition The 2026 Warder Clyde Allee Competition for Best Student Paper will be held during the annual meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, which will take place July 14-18 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Allee Competition is a great opportunity for graduate students (and new postdocs) to present their research to a large and supportive audience. Participation includes submission of an extended written abstract and an oral presentation at the annual meeting. Applications, including the extended abstract, are due by the meeting's abstract submission deadline, March 23, 2026. More information, including eligibility requirements and application instructions, can be found at: https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/awards-allee.php Greg Grether (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** The Goldberg lab at the University of California, Los Angeles is hiring one or more postdocs. Flexible start date. The position is fully funded from NIH and/or discretionary funds. The Goldberg lab develops methods to study population genetics of humans, our primate relatives, and our pathogens. We integrate techniques from comparative & population genetics, ecology, and archaeology. Students and postdocs may work on a range of projects in theoretical and empirical population genetics, disease ecology, and human-environment interactions. Much of our work is in humans and other primates, but study system is flexible. Current projects include: - evolutionary genetics of malaria parasites from wild primates - adaptation and demography of admixed populations - genome-structure evolution in primates from long-read assemblies - the genetic basis of nonhuman primate phenotypes such as folivory and immunity The lab combines theory and computational data analysis; interest in biological applications of programming, statistics, and/or mathematics is required. Candidates should contact Amy Goldberg with a CV and brief statement of research interests. Please describe why they are interested in the Goldberg lab and their past research experience. More information: https://www.goldberglab.org/join Amy Goldberg (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)