Postdoc Position in Developmental and Evolutionary Genetics Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida Applications Due: 16th November 2025 A postdoc position is available in the Hopkins Lab at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will use computational and experimental approaches to study the architecture and evolution of gene circuits that underlie organ function and development in Drosophila and beyond. We are an evolutionary and developmental genetics lab, broadly interested in the evolution of cell types and organs. Our work focuses on three sets of questions: how are cell types and their functions encoded in the genome; how does organ-level physiology emerge from the contributions of multiple specialised cell types; and what are the genetic mechanisms through which organs and cell types evolve? We employ a comparative, multi-species approach, with a particular focus on the genetically tractable Drosophilidae family and on rapidly evolving organ classes, such as sensory organs and the prostate-like secretory tissues of the reproductive system. Our work makes use of a wide range of computational and experimental approaches, including gene regulatory network inference, comparative genomics, genome editing, and single-cell 'omics. Based in the University of Florida's Genetics Institute, our immediate lab neighbours have interests in evolutionary biology, comparative genomics, developmental biology, and functional genetics, opening up rich opportunities for interactions and collaboration with like-minded researchers. Multiple years of funding are available from start up funds. The preferred start date for this position is Spring 2026, but there may be some flexibility for the ideal candidate. For more information and instructions on how to apply, please visit the following link: tinyurl.com/vcsjpmzz For enquiries, please contact Ben Hopkins (br.hopkins@ufl.edu). Ben R. Hopkins, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology University of Florida Gainesville, FL www.hopkins-lab.com "Hopkins, Ben" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)