********************Jobs******************** University of Western Australia School of Biological Sciences Lecturer (Zoology) Job no:523067 Work type:Full Time Location:Crawley Categories:Science Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 ' $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 100 high-calibre academic and professional staff delivering world-class education and research programs to approximately 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School is responsible for the supervision of ~150 PhD students, reflecting research strengths and expertise in the disciplines of Zoology, Computational Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology and Science Communication. Many of our team are also active members of the UWA Oceans Institute and the UWA Institute of Agriculture, which further nurtures cross-disciplinary research and educators to serve the needs of Western Australia, Australia and the world. About the opportunity Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching in zoology and general biology, including field-based learning, while supporting and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.Build a developing research profile in terrestrial zoology through publications, grant applications, and collaboration within research groups.Contribute to service, engagement and academic governance, including industry and community partnerships, while supporting an inclusive and collaborative School culture. About you PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline.Demonstrated record of strong communication skills, including science communication beyond academic colleagues.Experience, relative to opportunity, in contributing to the development and delivery of a breadth of curricula and the use of innovative teaching and/or communication approaches, assessments and materials for units, courses and other knowledge-transfer situations.A strong track record relative to opportunity of excellence in research at a national level evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high-quality journals.Demonstrated evidence of research leadership relative to opportunity, including collaborations with internal and external colleagues. Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A "C" class driver's licence will be required by the successful applicant. Position Advertisement: https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/523067?lApplicationSubSourceID Posted by Renee Catullo To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Greg Skrzypek at grzegorz.skrzypek@uwa.edu.au ---- University of Western Australia School of Biological Sciences Lecturer (Marine Biology) Job no:523060 Work type:Full Time Location:Crawley Categories:Science Full-time appointment on a tenurable basis.Base salary range: Level B, $118,150 - $139,812 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation. About the area The School of Biological Sciences is a large and multidisciplinary team of more than 100 high-calibre academic and professional staff delivering world-class education and research programs to approximately 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The School is responsible for the supervision of ~150 PhD students, reflecting research strengths and expertise in the disciplines of Zoology, Computational Biology, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology and Science Communication. Many of our team are also active members of the UWA Oceans Institute and the UWA Institute of Agriculture, which further nurtures cross-disciplinary research and educators to serve the needs of Western Australia, Australia and the world. About the opportunity Deliver research-led, innovative teaching in marine biology, including field-based learning, while supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.Establish a strong research profile in marine biology and ecology through publications, grant funding and building a vibrant postgraduate research group.Contribute to service, partnerships and academic leadership, supporting collaboration, governance and an inclusive School culture. About you PhD in an academic field relevant to the discipline or other higher professional qualifications appropriate to the discipline.Demonstrated record of strong communication skills including science communication beyond academic colleagues.Experience in the development and delivery of a breadth of curricula and the use of innovative teaching and/or communication approaches, assessments and materials for units, courses and other knowledge-transfer situations.A demonstrable track record of excellence in research at an international level evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles published in high-quality journals.Demonstrated evidence of developing research profile, including collaborations with internal and external colleagues. Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. A "C" class driver's licence will be required by the successful applicant. Position Advertisement: https://external.jobs.uwa.edu.au/cw/en/job/523067?lApplicationSubSourceID Posted by Renee Catullo To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Greg Skrzypek at grzegorz.skrzypek@uwa.edu.au Renee Catullo (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral Position at Purdue University in Fish Functional Morphology and Evolutionary Biomechanics The Wainwright lab at Purdue University (https://www.dylanwainwright.com) is searching for a postdoc interested in the functional morphology and biomechanics of fishes with interests in form-function relationships. Preference may be given for applicants with skills such as phylogenetic comparative methods, fluid mechanics, materials testing, high-speed videography, or working with �CT data, but any interested applicants are encouraged to reach out. Ideal start date is summer or fall 2026, funding for 1-2 years (or longer if external funding is successful), $56k or more per year, and full benefits. If you are interested or have questions, please reach out to dkwainwr@purdue.edu for more information on applying. Best, Dylan Wainwright Assistant Professor Biological Sciences Department Purdue University Dylan Wainwright (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** The Mongue Lab (Entomology and Nematology Department) and Kawahara Lab (Florida Museum of Natural History) at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA, are currently seeking two postdoctoral fellows (one each) to conduct genome work on Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). The positions are for 2 years, with the second year of funding based on positive progress. The positions will closely work with several projects including: 1) A large-scale NSF Systematics grant "Phylogenetics of Bagworm Moths: A Model System for Studying the Evolutionary Genetics of Sexual Dimorphism" to study genetic causes and consequences of extreme sexual dimorphism; and 2) A large-scale NSF IntBio grant, "Collaborative Research: Silk protein innovation and novelty (SPIN): integrating across disciplines to decipher silk fiber evolution" between multiple institutions (AMNH, BYU, George Washington U., U. of Utah) to study the genotype and phenotype of insect silks. The postdoc will work closely with other postdocs and collaborators. Required for both positions: A Ph.D. in biology, entomology, evolutionary biology, or genomics. Candidates with familiarity with developmental biology, population genetics and/or transcriptomics are encouraged to apply. Experience with scripting in bash/Perl/Python/R or other computer languages, especially in a cluster computing environment is desired. An interest in insect evolution is desired, but not required. The successful candidates will work closely with students and staff in the lab and lead projects on Lepidoptera genomics, gene evolution, and phylogeny. Responsibilities include data analysis, student training, publishing papers, and presenting results at conferences. Both positions are available immediately. Salary: $60,000-$65,000 depending on experience. To apply: please send 1) a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and fit for the position(s), 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information of three references familiar with your work. Please send application materials via email to both:Andrew Mongue at andrew.mongue@ufl.edu and cc Akito Kawahara at kawahara@flmnh.ufl.edu, with the subject line, "Postdoc Openings" and a brief statement indicating for which (or both) position(s) you wish to be considered. Application reviews will begin on May 10, 2026 and continue until positions are filled. Lab websites: https://monguelab.weebly.com/ http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/mcguire/kawahara/ Google scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UctEYLYAAAAJ&hl=en "Plotkin,David M" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Berlin Summer course in floral morphology and angiosperm diversification There are still some places available on this course. Apply before 15 May to enjoy the early-bird registration. We are offering a fourth edition of our highly successful two-week workshop from July 20th until July 31st at the Institute of Biology at the Freie Universität Berlin and the Berlin Botanical Garden, which offer extensive facilities and functional microscopy laboratories and a huge plant collection of more than 20,000 species. INTENDED AUDIENCE: Final year undergraduate students, PhD students, post-doctoral and advanced researchers or professionals (but no formal restriction). A basic knowledge of botany is preferred but not essential. See application and registration below. COURSE INSTRUCTORS AND CONTACT: Dr. Louis Ronse De Craene, Research Associate Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (l.ronsedecraene@gmail.com) Prof. Julien Bachelier, Freie Universität Berlin (julien.bachelier@fu-berlin.de) PROGRAMME: Course Description and outline: This short course will introduce you to the flowers structure and development, with a focus on their diversity and evolution, and their significance for flowering plant systematics. Major and smaller but not less significant families will be presented within the framework of the main lineages of flowering plants to understand their evolution and diversification. Additionally, students will learn to analyse, describe, and study the structure of inflorescences, flowers, and fruits, and based on their observations, to identify the main evolutionary patterns underlying their tremendous structural diversity, as well as their potential pollination and dispersal mechanisms. Each day starts with a discussion of a paper relating to material covered the previous day and is followed by a lecture, and after lunch break, ends with an interactive visit and sampling of the living collections before the practical study and summary. Course objectives and learning outcomes: Through this course students will acquire the following skills: a guide to identifying plants using morphological characters in the context of the molecular classification system. a better understanding of the origin and evolution of floral structures, including their importance for classification, and of the main developmental patterns and evolutionary trends which underlie the tremendous diversity of reproductive structures. an ability to observe and recognise key characters through the study of live floral material and the elaboration of floral diagrams and formulas. Contents: Introduction to morphology of vegetative structures and flowers, inflorescence and flower structure (floral diagrams and formulas). Overview of major groups of flowering plants; major characteristics of Flowers and special attributes (phyllotaxis, aestivation, merism, symmetry, floral tubes and hypanthia). Floral evolution of the major clades of angiosperms with special emphasis on morphological adaptations and diversification. APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION: The course is limited to 15 participants. Registration fee include coffee breaks, daily lunches with snacks, but does not include travel and accommodation. euro 700 for Undergraduate and Master students euro 800 for Graduate Students. euro 950 for Postdocs and others. There is a euro 100 reduction for early-bird until May 15th, 2026 TO APPLY, PAY AND SECURE A PLACE: visit: https://www.conftool.net/berlin-summer-course-2026/ The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC007983) | Support Us This notice applies to this email and to any other email subsequently sent by anyone at RBGE and appearing in the same chain of email correspondence. References below to "this email" should be read accordingly. This e-mail and its attachments (if any) are confidential, may be protected by copyright and may be privileged. If you receive this e-mail in error, notify us immediately by reply e-mail, delete it and do not use, disclose or copy it. Unless we expressly say otherwise in this e-mail, this e-mail does not create, form part of, or vary, any contractual or unilateral obligation. No liability is accepted for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan attachments (if any). 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Join us for this important hybrid event, taking place at Kew Gardens and online from 29 June to 1 July 2026. Submit a poster abstract In-person participants are invited to submit an abstract for a poster presentation accompanied by a one-minute flash talk. We are currently accepting abstracts relating to: The digitisation of herbarium or fungarium specimens The use of digitised specimen data The applications and implications of using digitised specimen data Prizes will be awarded for the best student and early career researcher posters. Deadline for abstracts: 24 April 2026 Submit your abstract Submit your abstract Programme updates The programme features themed sessions where invited experts will explore critical topics through presentations and Q&A panel discussions, including: Digitisation success stories from around the world New frontiers in specimen science Unlocking specimen data to accelerate biodiversity knowledge Tapping into the biocultural wealth of collections Digital data, open access and sovereign rights Developing digital evidence for biodiversity policy Other highlights include: Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Anjali Goswami, Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Interactive workshop: A chance for in-person attendees to contribute ideas towards an open access publication focussed on increasing digitisation in biodiverse, low-income countries.Special session: Stay tuned for an announcement coming soon! View the programme For more information, visit the symposium web page. We look forward to welcoming you to the symposium. Best wishes, The State of the World's Plants and Fungi Steering Committee kew.org/sotwpf-symposium Select unsubscribe to stop getting any marketing emails The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew A non-departmental public body with exempt charitable status, established under the National Heritage Act 1983 Principal place of business: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB Kew Science (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)