********************GradStudentPositions******************** There are two PhD positions to join us at Sheffield University, UK *[1] Detecting rapid evolutionary responses to climate change in UK plants* This PhD project investigates how UK native grasses are adapting to climate change by comparing "resurrected" ancestral populations from seed banks with their modern descendants. Using growth experiments and genome resequencing, the study will test for adaptive traits, identify genetic changes, and trace evolutionary patterns through time and space. Working with Kew Gardens and the Millennium Seed Bank, the student will gain expertise in plant biology, evolutionary genetics, and bioinformatics while addressing urgent questions about biodiversity and climate resilience. Full advert & instructions to apply: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/acce-dla-programme-detecting-rapid-evolutionary-responses-to-climate-change-in-uk-plants/?p189805 Application deadline: 7th January 2026 *[2] Natural GM: The Role of Horizontal Gene Transfer in Crop Adaptation and Evolution* This PhD project explores how horizontal gene transfer (HGT) has shaped the genomes of key crops like maize, wheat, and rice by introducing functional genes from other species. Through comparative genomic, epigenetic, and experimental approaches (including CRISPR validation) you will uncover how these foreign genes are integrated, regulated, and contribute to traits such as stress tolerance and yield. The project offers cutting-edge training at the intersection of plant evolution, genomics, and agriculture, addressing fundamental questions about natural genetic exchange and its role in crop improvement. Full advert & instructions to apply: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/bbsrc-yorkshire-bioscience-dla-programme-natural-gm-the-role-of-horizontal-gene-transfer-in-crop-adaptation-and-evolution/?p189996 Application deadline: 7th January 2026 Additional information about the research group you will be joining: https://dunning-lab.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/ *Dr Luke T. Dunning* Senior Lecturer Ecology and Evolutionary Biology School of Biosciences University of Sheffield @LukeTDunning https://dunning-lab.sites.sheffield.ac.uk/ Luke Dunning (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************GradStudentPositions******************** Two PhD available fromApril 2026 (flexible) at Kiel University, Germany, studying plant pathogen evolution. Apply by 15 December 2025. More info: www.uni-kiel.de/personal/de/... Cristina Barragan Cristina Barragan (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** The Department of Biology at UNC Chapel Hill (BIOL) and North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) is conducting a joint search for an Associate Professor & Director of NCBG Herbarium. The position will seamlessly integrate between NCBG and BIOL and further the purpose and mission of both entities. As Associate Professor in Biology, we seek a dynamic scholar studying plants with a commitment to the application of research to the conservation of the flora and ecosystems of the Southeastern United States. Research topics may include plant taxonomy, ecology, evolution or organismal biology, systematics, conservation, or biogeography, and can employ diverse methods from field-based to molecular to computational/quantitative to landscape analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission of advancing research, education, and public engagement and will be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring, and service. The Associate Professor will teach at least one full undergraduate course per year in botany, systematics, ecology, conservation, or related topics and is responsible for building and maintaining an active research portfolio and securing funding from various external sponsors. They will actively participate in the scientific community (internal and external) at UNC-CH and engage in service activities that advance the institution's work and role in supporting North Carolina. As Herbarium Director, we seek a dynamic leader responsible for the overall management and leadership of the Herbarium. Duties to the Herbarium and NCBG include authenticating and approving plant material added to the collection; supervising staff, graduate students, undergraduates, and volunteers; developing and implementing program plans and budgets; and providing strategic vision for NCBG, including contributing to the Garden's Plant Biodiversity Research Program. The Herbarium Director should have administrative experience and skill, success in obtaining and administering outside funds, experience and skill in working with public outreach, and demonstrated knowledge, experience, and potential in terms of research on the flora of the Southeast US. This position has budget authority for the Herbarium and is expected to serve as a member of the Garden's executive leadership team and participate in garden-wide events and activities that advance the mission of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching. We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 3,450 majors and we enroll undergraduate students in over 7,870 seats in our classes each semester. Each fall or spring semester, we offer 52 classes (70 sections) and 13 lab courses (93 sections). Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. Our department has nearly $70 million in active grants to support our twin missions of research and teaching. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and supports several outstanding graduate programs. We consist of 50 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 13 teaching faculty, 5 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty who are engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and between other departments and schools at UNC. We currently have 50 graduate students and 30 post-docs and employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 20, with an additional 20 staff directly supporting research. The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has been a leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for almost 60 years. As part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the University's tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to cultivate connections between plants, people, and place through science, engagement, and conservation. Through its Plant Biodiversity Research Program, the Garden manages the UNC-CH Herbarium, the largest collection of southeastern plant specimens in the United States (approximately 800,000 specimens dating back into the early 1800s). This collection is a primary resource for Southeastern U.S. plant and fungi systematics, description, identification, geographic distribution, and conservation, as well as an important worldwide resource on plant fossils and marine red algae. Collection of data and plant information tools such as floras, field guides, apps, websites are developed and serve researchers, government agencies, conservation organizations, educators, and the public. The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) and Department of Biology (BIOL) have a long history of collaboration going back to the Garden's origin in 1966 within the Department and continuing into the present day. All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Plant Systematics or related field, must be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and must be capable of building an active research group, secure competitive external funding, and participate actively in the scientific community at UNC-CH. Preference will be given to candidates whose work demonstrates expertise on flora of the Southeastern US and its conservation and complements UNC-CH's strengths in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology. In addition to creativity and excellence in research, successful candidates should demonstrate a desire to teach undergraduate and graduate students, a commitment to public engagement, as well as a commitment to academic excellence and upholding the shared missions of the NCBG, Biology Department, College, and the University. Physical requirements often include standing or walking for prolonged periods, extended periods of sitting, ability to safely lift or move up to 25 lbs., ability to work in adverse conditions (extreme temperatures, insect exposure) out of doors for extended periods and sufficient mobility to navigate classroom and office environments and the manual dexterity for computer work. Occasional night and weekend work required. The position also requires creativity and original thinking, pedagogical adaptability, organizational skills, resilience, perseverance, patience, and communication skills. Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (less than or equal to 3 pages), teaching and mentoring statement (less than or equal to 1 page uploaded as 'Teaching Philosophy/evaluations"), and three (3) representative publications (uploaded as "Writing/research Sample", "Other Document", and "Other Document 2"). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for four references in the cover letter. The online application will prompt applicants for referee names and email addresses. If added to the application, referees may receive automated emails with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation to the recruitment system at a future phase in the selection process. Please submit your application by 12/15/2025. The position will be effective on or after January 1, 2027. For further details contact biolsearch@unc.edu. Application link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308835 Contact: Derek Cain, Associate Chair for Business Administration, biolsearch@unc.edu The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Dr. Maria Servedio Kenan Distinguished Professor Department of Biology University of North Carolina CB# 3280, Coker Hall Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Phone: 919-843-2692 Fax: 919-962-1625 e-mail: servedio@email.unc.edu https://sites.google.com/view/servedio-lab/home "Servedio, Maria R" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** The Royal Ontario Museum is hiring a Curator of Plants & Sustainability WHO WE ARE Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is Canada's premier museum, featuring a comprehensive collection of Art, Culture and Nature. Among the top 10 cultural institutions in North America, ROM has a world-class collection of 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. ROM's mission is to transform lives by helping people to understand the past, make sense of the present, and come together to shape a shared future. The museum is known globally for expanding the boundaries of knowledge and presenting that knowledge in new and innovative ways within the intersecting worlds of art, culture, and nature. WHO WE NEED Curator of Plants & Sustainability Overview Plants are essential to life on Earth, providing the oxygen and food on which all life depends. Plants are the foundation of the world's biodiversity and form a Kingdom of more than 250,000 species that define and sustain ecosystems and regulate the planet's climate. Plants serve as indicators of the effects of global change on Earth's ecosystems and are essential to life sustainability. Plants and plant-derived products have been fundamental to the development of human societies and cultures, providing housing, clothing, food, and medicine, as well as aesthetic pleasure and inspiration to all peoples. Developing human understanding of plant diversity, ecology, evolution, and function is critical to addressing the complex challenges facing society today, including rapid biodiversity loss, agricultural sustainability, land use, human health, and climate change. As Canada's largest museum and most highly visited cultural institution, ROM is ambitious in its unique capacity to facilitate discovery and awareness of the fundamental role of plants in global ecosystems and human culture. The Museum's botanical collection is world-class and global in scope, comprising more than 1.1 million specimens within ROM's Green Plant Herbarium, including the largest and most representative collection of Ontario flora available. This diverse trove of specimens of flowering plants, conifers, ferns, mosses, algae, seeds, and pollen from varied habitats and geographic regions is an invaluable resource, used regularly by local and international researchers, naturalists, and biologists seeking to document and understand plant diversity. This unparalleled resource supports ROM public programs, exhibitions, and galleries by bridging the realms of art, culture, and nature. The Position: Curator of Plants & Sustainability ROM seeks an innovative and collaborative Curator to build, research, interpret, and share the Museum's plants collection and to be an engaging spokesperson for the importance of green plants, including vascular plants, pteridophytes, bryophytes, and algae. The Curator of Plants will initiate and develop transdisciplinary exhibitions and public programs, build a strong museum-based research program, collaborate with academic institutions (such as the University of Toronto), community groups and stakeholders, and demonstrate exceptional leadership, listening, and communication skills. Recognizing multiple voices and types of authority, the position will encourage and educate the public at all levels of interest, as well as train the next generation of plant biologists. The Curator will conduct conceptually driven, collection-based research in botanical systematics, ecology, and evolution in the context of plant conservation and plants' role in sustainability and human society. Candidates' collection-based research program will integrate into the highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research of ROM's Department of Natural History and complement the Museum's art and cultural disciplines. The successful candidate will be an accomplished practicing scientist who has embarked on a successful career, has a high level of academic achievement for their career stage, and who is deeply interested in having a strong public-facing role. An equivalent in relevant experience, research, exhibitions and/or publications will be considered. There may be opportunities for university cross-appointment (including at the University of Toronto) as well as eligibility for Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) funding in support of research. Exceptional early-career and mid-career scientists are encouraged to apply. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Passionately engage the public, fostering understanding and dialogue on the importance of plants as fundamental to the well-being and long-term sustainability of humankind. Promote and facilitate scientific and public access to ROM's extraordinary Green Plant Collection Establish a vision and 10-year plan for continuing to develop ROM's Green Plant Collection. Create impactful programs, panels, and publications that engage both experts and broad audiences, and enhance recognition of the central role plants play in ecosystems and human society. Conduct conceptually driven, collection-aligned, original research on the systematics and evolution of green plants with a breadth of interests that may include plant ecology, ethnobotany, conservation biology, global environmental and climate change, pollinator interactions, and sustainability; develop a program of externally funded scholarly research and publications that is accessible and relevant on multiple levels, including to a broad public audience. Lead collaboratively within transdisciplinary exhibition teams and with educators, programmers, and designers to integrate plant sciences into current and future development, interpretation, and installation of special exhibitions and permanent galleries involving the intersection of art, culture, and nature. Partner with Indigenous and other communities to develop exhibitions and programs, recognizing multiple voices and sources of authority; integrate Indigenous perspectives, foster collaborative relationships and projects in close collaboration with stakeholders across disciplines and departments, as well as external partners. Be a dynamic and effective communicator and strong spokesperson for the importance of plants and sustainability. Participate in fundraising activities to support the growth and development of ROM's strategic initiatives, programming, and research. May engage in university teaching and/or supervision of graduate students and interns; be qualified for university cross-appointment, demonstrate potential for teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and be eligible for NSERC funding in support of their research (i.e. record of successful grant applications, or strong potential). Supervise, train, and monitor contract or part-time staff, volunteers, interns, and students working in the collections and in the laboratory (onsite), and in the field (offsite). Maintain professional affiliations in scholarly, scientific, and museum curatorial organizations, and professional societies. WHAT YOU BRING Education & Experience: A PhD or equivalent in plant systematics, plant ecology, or plant conservation biology, and well versed in plant taxonomy and phylogenetics. Knowledge of methods for analyzing DNA, morphological datasets, phylogenomics, comparative genomics, palaeobotany, evolutionary biology, and historical biogeography are considered assets. At least one year of postdoctoral or equivalent experience within a large transdisciplinary museum, university, NGO or government department, or a related environment, including working with internal and external stakeholders and partners. Experience proposing and developing museum exhibitions and public programs, or a strong interest in doing so. Interest in science communication and outreach, and eager to engage with the public; a strong public speaker. Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, lived Indigenous experience, international experience, and cross-cultural experience are assets. A record of original research and peer-reviewed publications or catalogues and eligibility for university cross-appointment. Additional Assets and Experience may include: Knowledge of museum ethics standards Experience in plant conservation and sustainability Herbarium curation Digitization of botanical collections Bioinformatics Image collections and image banks Contemporary floristics and phytogeography Botanical history Cultural uses of plants A proven record of successful grant applications and/or philanthropy SALARY & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary range is $78,047 - $122,654 CAD, in accordance with the union collective agreement and based on years of experience. ROM is open to considering a range of candidates from an Associate Curator level to Curator level, consistent with the candidate's experience and the strategic goals of the museum. The salary increases according to rank and experience and is governed by a Collective Agreement. Benefits include: Medical and dental plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance Health Spending Account and fitness facility discounts Pension plan 22-days of vacation entitlement and personal days Employee Assistance Program NOTE: This is a unionized position, and the Curator of Plants & Sustainability will be a member of the ROM Curatorial Association (ROMCA). HOW TO APPLY Applicants are encouraged to apply electronically by submitting a single PDF file containing the following documents: A cover letter expressing interest in the position, including brief examples of past experience in exhibitions, programs, and collections, as well as proposed research areas and projects, and salary requirement A curriculum vitae. Names and contact information for three references, and your professional relationship. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant. Application deadline is November 15, 2025 TO APPLY https://royalontariomuseum.applytojob.com/apply/Sf2iAO5HeB/Curator-Of-Plants-Sustainability?source=Our%20Career%20Page%20Widget For additional information, visit: http://museum-search.com/open-searches/. Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide publication samples. Nominations are welcome. For inquiries, please contact Ida Tomlin, Senior Search Consultant, Museum Search & Reference at: SearchandRef@museum-search.com On now at ROM, Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks . Tickets on sale now at rom.ca . À l'affiche : Vice, Vertu, Désir, Folie : Trois siècles de chefs-d'œuvre flamands . Billets en vente sur rom.ca/fr . Burton Lim (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** The Computational Biology Core at the University of Connecticut is hosting virtual bioinformatics workshops this fall! We still have space available in our Genome Annotation Workshop (virtual but live instruction – Nov 18–20). This hands-on workshop will cover genome assembly validation, annotation using tools such as Helixer, BRAKER, and EASEL, and evaluation of annotation results. Participants will gain practical experience with real datasets and learn how to generate high-quality genome annotations. Learn more & register here: https://bioinformatics.uconn.edu/cbc-workshops/ WHERE: Virtual (MS Teams) 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******************** *Life History Theory course* You can now register for the course 'Life History Theory', organised by the Research School Ecology and Evolution of Institute GELIFES , University of Groningen, the Netherlands. *Dates* The course starts the 25th of January and ends Friday the 30th of January 2026. *Registration and more information:* https://www.rug.nl/research/ecology-and-evolution/phdcourses/lifehistorytheory?lang=en *Aim of the course* Life History Theory deals with species-specific adaptive schemes of the distribution of the reproductive effort over the life of an organism. The general theoretical problem is to predict which combination of traits will evolve under specific conditions. The concepts used are also relevant to study within species variation in life history traits. The one week course aims at giving an overview of the field and will discuss methodology and recent developments. *Contents & Structure* The subject will be worked out on the basis of lectures, case histories, discussion and literature. The contact with current research projects is guaranteed as concrete examples will be treated by scientists working in the field. A lot of discussed examples refer to birds, but attention will also be paid to other groups of organisms, such as humans, fishes, insects and plants. In poster sessions work and/or plans of the participating students will be discussed with the whole group and we will use computers to illustrate some of the concepts. *More information:* - *Simon Verhulst - *BPE Group, Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences (GELIFES), University of Groningen. - Magdalena Kozielska-Reid - Coordinator Research School Ecology and Evolution (GELIFES), University of Groningen Kind regards, *Tineke de Boer* *Office Assistant Research School Ecology and Evolution (RSEE) & **Assistant to Dr. Magdalena Kozielska-Reid* University of Groningen Faculty of Science and Engineering *Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences (GELIFES)* Nijenborgh 7 9747 AG Groningen The Netherlands Building 5171, room 0158 P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. "de Boer, Tineke" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** Dear all, Applications are now open for the NERC funded short course "Integrative biodiversity discovery". This is a five-day course held onsite at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. Course dates: 2-6 March 2026 Application deadline: 1 December 2025 Cost: Free Course website: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/study/training/integrative-biodiversity-discovery.html This course will deliver training in field collection, molecular laboratory protocols and contemporary phylogenetic analysis, offering an important opportunity to observe the analytical links across the full spectrum of activities involved in biodiversity discovery. The course is delivered by our experts in biodiversity research and phylogenomic analysis and will have a particular focus on using large numbers of genes to infer species trees, a diagrammatic representation of evolutionary relationships. It will entail multiple lectures as well as hands-on practical sessions with field collection, DNA extraction, genomic library preparation and bioinformatics. By working closely with our scientists, participants will gain expertise to meet the needs and challenges of their current and future careers. Further information, together with links to the application form can be found on the course website: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/study/training/integrative-biodiversity-discovery.html Dr Nick Crumpton (He/They) Graduate Training and Short Course Coordinator Natural History Museum Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD nick.crumpton@nhm.ac.uk Nick Crumpton (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** With support from Journal of Molecular Evolution and its editorial board, we are proud to organize: "JME: A Road to LUCA - Filling the gap between prebiotic chemistry and life as we know it", our special topics meeting in astrobiology. The meeting will beheld at the campus of Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic), June 15-17, 2026. The symposium will focus on hypothetical routes to the emergence of the cellular life from which we are descended, including the emergence of early metabolism and of cellular structures. The aim of the symposium is to bring together astrobiologists, (geo)chemists, biochemists, evolutionary biologists, and other interdisciplinary scientists to tackle the question of what possible routes to early metabolism and cellular life were available on Earth and why LUCA had the biology that it did. The symposium will therefore focus not only on the gap between prebiotic chemistry and life as we know it but also on possible alternatives to our ancestral forms of life. The conference will include editors from the Journal of Molecular Evolution, but also contributed talks and posters from meeting registrants. We look forward to welcoming you to Prague. More details and registration information for the conference can be found on the conference website: https://natur.cuni.cz/en/aroadtoluca. David Liberles and Klara Hlouchov� David A Liberles (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Call for Abstracts - Deadline Extended Population and Conservation Genomics Workshop Plant and Animal Genome 33 (PAG 33) International Conference https://intlpag.org/PAG33/ January 9-14, 2026 Town and Country Convention Centre, San Diego, California The annual Population and Conservation Genomics workshop will be held at the Plant and Animal Genome 33 (PAG 33) International conference. You are invited to attend this Workshop and submit abstracts for oral presentations on any population and conservation genomics aspect of both plants and animals. The topics may include (but not limited to): population genomic diversity and structure; molecular evolution; pangenomes; phylogeography; landscape genomics; seascape genomics; natural selection and local adaptation; ecological and evolutionary genomics; population epigenomics; paleogenomics; eDNA; bioinformatics in population and conservation genomics; population genomics of speciation; metapopulation genomics; application of genomics in breeding, forensics, biogeography, demography inferences, and conservation and management of genetic resources; genomic effects of domestication, management practices, fragmentation, bottlenecks, climate and environment change, and transgenic deployment; and gene conservation; etc. The Workshop will have 2 sessions (10 and 12 January) with a provision for 12 invited speakers. Most of the invited presentations will be selected from the submitted abstracts. There are still speaker spots open. Please send your abstract of no more than 250 words by e-mail to Om Rajora (Om.Rajora@unb.ca) as an attached Word file no later than November 10, 2026. Please make sure to include complete affiliations of all authors and email address of the corresponding author. You will be notified by November 15, 2026 whether your abstract has been selected for an oral presentation. Thereafter, the selected presenters will need to submit their abstract to the PAG website. Authors whose abstracts are not selected for oral presentations are highly encouraged to present a poster at the conference. Inquiries and Abstract Submission For information and questions regarding the Population and Conservation Genomics workshop, please contact Om Rajora at the following coordinates. Dr. Om P. Rajora University of New Brunswick Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada. E-mail: Om.Rajora@unb.ca Tel: (506) 458-7477 Om Rajora (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** "We are happy to announce the 7th European Conservation Genetics Meeting in 2026. Date: August 26-28, 2026; Please, mark your calendars and spread the news! Venue: Elisabeth Centre Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium (with access to Antwerp Zoo) Format: in person meeting only. 5 non-parallel sessions. Poster sessions will be incorporated into the schedule. More details about the program and for registration will be circulated early 2026." Peter Galbusera Research Coordinator - Antwerp Zoo Centre for Research and Conservation Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/zooantwerpen www.facebook.com/zooplanckendael or follow us on Twitter : www.twitter.com/zooantwerpen www.twitter.com/zooplanckendael Peter Galbusera (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)