Postdoc position in Milan, Italy - Genomic Responses to Global Changes We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team working on the evolution of population traits and genomes in the lizard genus Podarcis. We are currently working on two research projects in this topic, both combining genomic approaches (whole genome sequencing), phenotypic experiments (behaviour and physiology) and morphological characterization (colour and morphometric traits) to determine (1) the adaptive response of populations to urbanization gradients in two species (Podarcis siculus and Podarcis muralis) across several cities in Italy (PNRR-funded project), and (2) the adaptive response of populations to climate gradients and predictions of genomic vulnerability to climate change in two species (Podarcis siculus and Podarcis tiliguerta) across their geographical ranges (PRIN2022 EndeNiche; Intraspecific variation and the response of endemic species to global changes). The postdoc will be hired in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy of the University of Milan (Italy; https://esp.unimi.it/), and enrolled under the supervision of Francesco Ficetola and St�phanie Sherpa. The current work team on lizard evolution also include a postdoc fellow and a PhD student. The postdoc will lead a significant part of the research project, develop her/his main axes of research, and have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Skills in bioinformatics, a strong background in population genetics, and experience in handling WGS data and ecological genomics methods are required. Field work activities are planned in April to June 2024 (Sardinia, Corsica, mainland Italy) and molecular biology work will be performed during summer 2024, allowing the postdoc to start analysing relevant datasets by fall 2024. Experience in fieldwork and/or in experimental molecular biology procedure would be a plus but is not requested. The appointment is for 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year, with a possible starting date between April and August 2024. Salary will be determined with the postdoc based on experience. Applications should be sent by email to Francesco Ficetola (francesco.ficetola@unimi.it) and St�phanie Sherpa (stephanie.sherpa@unimi.it), accompanied by a cover letter, a detailed CV, a list of publications, and two references. Reviewing of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Stephanie Sherpa (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)