********************Jobs******************** Lecturer in Environmental Botany Deakin University, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Burwood campus, Melbourne, Australia Full-time and fixed-term for 4years. AUD $117,684 - $139,191 + 17% superannuation Full details and how to apply: https://careers.deakin.edu.au/cw/en/job/579812?lApplicationSubSourceID We are looking for a lecturer in Environmental Botany to lead unit teaching teams in UG and/or PG programs to deliver unit learning outcomes and continuously improve the student learning experience and outcomes. The lecturer will also initiate, design and conduct productive, high-quality research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs in their discipline area. The appointee will play an active role in the delivery and continual enhancement of the Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) and Bachelor of Science courses fostering student learning and engagement in areas encompassing the biology, ecology and physiology of plants. This role will suit an academic with demonstrated expertise in the plant sciences, supported by a research and teaching track record and partnerships into teaching, research, and community engagement. As a Lecturer in Environmental Botany, you will: Lead and collaborate on unit teaching teams, developing curricula, learning resources, and implementing course improvements. Apply industry and research insights to create engaging, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences for diverse students. Design effective assessments and provide timely feedback, supporting student success and guiding learners to appropriate resources. Contribute to teaching excellence and pedagogical research, building capability within the discipline and supporting colleagues' development. To be successful, you'll have: PhD in a relevant discipline with demonstrated expertise in plant research, particularly in the fields of ecology and fundamental biology, supported by partnerships in teaching, research, and community engagement. Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design. Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding. Ability to contribute to communities through research. Capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues. For inquiries and/or confidential discussion, please contact Prof Matthew Symonds - matthew.symonds@deakin.edu.au. 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Matthew Symonds (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** Hello Everyone - Florida Atlantic University's School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) is accepting applications for five 2-year postdoctoral fellowships supporting solution-oriented research addressing pressing environmental challenges. FAU is a top 100 R1 university on Florida's southeast Atlantic coast with access to coral reefs, the Everglades, and urban coastal communities. ECOS faculty are based in the College of Science in Boca Raton and Davie FL, and at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce FL. Fellows receive competitive salary with benefits, $5,000/year research budget, and access to world-class research facilities with opportunities to develop independent research programs. Fellows will be advised by two ECOS-affiliated faculty (https://www.fau.edu/ecos/affiliate-members/) with their primary advisor and home being located on the Boca Raton or Davie campuses. Application Requirements/Materials (submit as single PDF): - Recent PhD in environment-related science (within one year of start date) - Cover letter (1-2 pages) - CV including publication record - Research proposal (3-5 pages) - Letter of Support from two ECOS faculty advisors - Contact information for three references Application Deadline: February 2, 2026 Start Date: May-August 2026 (negotiable) Full details: https://www.fau.edu/ecos/wlw-ecos-postdoc-fellowships/ Apply: ecos@fau.edu (subject: "WLW-ECOS Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Attached") Questions: ecos@fau.edu or Dr. Steve Vollmer, ECOS Director (svollmer@fau.edu) Steve Vollmer, Ph.D. Director | School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) Professor | Department of Biology |Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Florida Atlantic University | 3200 College Avenue, Davie West | Davie, Florida Google Scholar | GitHub | LinkedIn "svollmer@fau.edu" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** The Computational Biology Core at the University of Connecticut is hosting a virtual bioinformatics workshop this winter! We still have space available in our RAD-seq Workshop (virtual with live instruction – Jan. 13–16). This hands-on workshop will cover the complete RAD-seq analysis workflow, from quality control to variant calling and population structure analysis. Participants will learn Linux basics, RAD-seq data processing, de novo and reference-based variant calling using Stacks and Freebayes, and filtering and formatting variant datasets for downstream analyses. This workshop is designed for beginners—no prior bioinformatics experience required. Learn more & register here: https://bioinformatics.uconn.edu/cbc-workshops/ WHERE: Virtual (MS Teams | Recordings distributed) WHEN: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST COST: $400 (UConn affiliates)    $500 (External participants) Registration is first come, first served. Questions? E-mail cbcsupport@helpspotmail.com "Lambert, Karelyn" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear colleagues, Transmitting Science is offering a new edition of the course "Manipulation of NGS data for genomic and population genetics analyses" in May 2026. Course webpage: https://www.transmittingscience.com/courses/genetics-and-genomics/manipulation-ngs-data-genomic-population-genetics-analyses/ The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the manipulation and analysis of NGS data for genomic and population genetics studies. By the end of the course, students will be able to: * Understand NGS data formats and workflows. * Process and analyse genomic datasets. * Apply NGS data to population genetics analyses. Instruction will combine lectures, hands-on computational exercises, and guided examples. For any questions, please write to courses@transmittingscience.com Best regards, Haris Haris Saslis, PhD Course Coordinator Transmitting Science www.transmittingscience.com Links: http://www.transmittingscience.com Haris Saslis - Transmitting Science (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** MERTOLA EVOLUTION CONFERENCES- 2026 EDITION: NATURAL SELECTION IN THE WILD !!!! Save the date: 17 - 19th of April 2026, Mertola, Portugal !!!!! Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to announce the second edition of Mertola Evolution Conferences (MECs), which will occur in the Spring at the beautiful historical town of Mertola, Southern Portugal. The MECs are annual meetings on Evolutionary Biology (each year a specific topic) for researchers and students to present cutting-edge studies on the field, as well as a forum for informal discussion, fostering new ideas and collaborations among researchers all over the world. Mertola Conferences are promoted by EBM - Biological Station of Mertola in collaboration with other national and international institutions. Mertola is located in Southeast Alentejo region of Portugal, near the Spanish border, crossed by the Guadiana River and in the center of the Natural Park of Guadiana Valley. The antiquity of Mertola is attested by the many archaeological remains that prove the continuous human occupation of this territory. Despite being and biodiversity hotspot of Mediterranean ecosystems, the first traces of human presence dating back to the Neolithic period, five thousand years ago, with different civilizations, like Iberians, Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians. More information at https://www.visitmertola.pt/mertola-vila-museu/ The MEC 2026 edition, entitled "Natural Selection in the Wild". More information about invited speakers, registration and abstract submission will soon be available. We look forward to welcoming you at Mertola! Please, spread the word among your colleagues. The organizing committee, Jeremy Searle Miguel Carneiro Rui Faria Paulo Celio Alves Rui Faria, PhD 1. Researcher and SEAGEN Group Leader CIBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, InBIO Laboratório Associado BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning Campus de Vairão Rua Padre Armando Quintas, nº 7 4485-661, Vairão, Portugal 2. Invited Assistant Professor, Department of Biology Faculty of Sciences at the University of Porto, Rua Campo Alegre s/n 4169-007, Porto, Portugal Webpages: Littorina Research Community https://rmigueldefaria.wixsite.com/farialab-1 https://sites.google.com/biopolis.pt/littorina/winklewatch Rui Faria (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)