********************Jobs******************** The Lowry Lab at Michigan State University seeks a technician to support greenhouse and laboratory experiments on the evolution of weedy proso millet, Panicum miliaceum. Position Summary The successful candidate will participate in research, focused on identifying physiological and genetic differences between weedy and domesticated populations of proso millet. This research will involve both laboratory, field, and greenhouse work maintaining, measuring, and sampling collections of proso millet. The technologist will be expected to organize seeds and plants, manage laboratory protocols, and collect data in coordination with multiple collaborators at MSU and at other research universities. Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in the specific field of research employment or other related field; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in basic research techniques in the specific or related field; word processing, spreadsheet; database and/or desktop publishing software; presentation software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The job may require the appropriate pesticide applicator's registration/certification. Desired Qualifications Previous experience with plant research or plant care. Laboratory experience, particularly for DNA extraction and PCR. Basic knowledge of plant biology and genetics. Contact Dr. Acer VanWallendael vanwall1@msu.edu Apply here https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/506730/research-technologist-i Acer VanWallendael, Ph.D. Postdoctoral researcher Michigan State University Plant Biology Room 268 avanwallendael.wordpress.com Acer VanWallendael ********************Jobs******************** Soil Solutions Specialist Location: Guildford, Surrey Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 Start: As soon as possible Duration: Permanent Applications are invited for a Soil Solutions Specialist to join an expanding science-based company. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Biodiversity Intelligence Team on research and development projects, finding new ways to use terrestrial biodiversity data to inform data products and solutions. You will have in-depth knowledge of soil biodiversity and of the complexities of monitoring soil biodiversity, with an excellent understanding of the key opportunities and limitations associated with existing techniques. This eye for detail will not prevent you from 'big picture' thinking and we are looking for someone that has an appreciation of, and ideally experience with, cutting-edge innovations that are pushing the boundaries of soil monitoring, including the use of remotely sensed and other data sources. Areas you might explore could include: developing how NatureMetrics works with international companies to predict and monitor the impacts of their agriculture supply chains; developing standards for measuring the outcomes of regenerative agriculture; and examining synergies between biodiversity and soil carbon monitoring. You will work closely with the Team's commercial experts to explore and develop innovative new approaches and solutions that improve biodiversity outcomes for a range of clients including corporates, NGOs and governments. Ideally, you will have experience of bringing together large multi-stakeholder groups, and securing funding either from clients or grants for ambitious projects. You will be responsible for helping drive the research and development of our data products providing strategic input for team priorities, identifying new markets and opportunities with an eye on commercial applications. You will have experience in data and analysis but will be supported by a team of data scientists and remote sensing experts to help bring your product ideas to fruition. This is a senior role and you will be expected to have exceptional communication skills in order to discuss ideas and concepts with clients and NatureMetrics' Leadership Team in an accessible way. You will be part of the Biodiversity Intelligence team, reporting to the Head of Team, and will work closely with the Product & Business Development teams. You will be comfortable working autonomously but must ultimately thrive as part of a team. NatureMetrics is a high growth company leading the revolution in molecular biodiversity monitoring, enabling environmental managers to measure and monitor biodiversity with DNA-based tools. NatureMetrics has grown rapidly over the last five years and validated our technology in multiple industry sectors and regions of the world. We now have an exciting scale up plan backed by ambitious and supportive investors. We are a team of bright, enthusiastic individuals who are excited to be breaking new ground and disrupting the world of biodiversity monitoring. We take great pride in our work and are seeking new team members who will do the same. The full specification can be found below. To apply, please email careers@naturemetrics.co.uk including a CV and covering letter, and state that you are applying for the Lead Developer - Terrestrial Solutions role. There is no fixed deadline for applications, and the position will be held open until we find the right candidate. Roles & responsibilities General - Work closely with the Head of Team to provide strategic input on the key market opportunities and data products relevant to soil and other terrestrial settings. - Work with the Business Intelligence market analysts, data scientists and project managers to deliver on the Team strategy by identifying key current and near-future market opportunities for the application of eDNA and other data approaches to solving biodiversity challenges on land. - Contribute key ideas into how eDNA applications in soil can be used to inform big challenges such as monitoring regenerative agriculture outcomes in supply chains, or government biodiversity targets. - Ensure that we maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity in our work, ensuring that whilst we push the boundaries, we do not over promise or deliver flawed concepts. - Work with the team to develop strategic and collaborative partnerships with corporates, donors, policy makers and NGOs to develop and fund projects that allow us to acquire data, test innovative approaches and deliver biodiversity data solutions at scale. - Build strong relationships with partners, collaborators and clients - Secure client and grant funding to allow us to test innovative new data ideas and bring them to market. Person Specification Education & qualifications - A PhD in a relevant area is expected Specialist knowledge, skills & experience - A background in soil science - An in-depth understanding of the 'art of the possible' with respect to eDNA and other technologies in applications for monitoring soil biodiversity - Demonstrated experience working with multi-stakeholder teams - Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English, with an ability to translate complex topics into accessible stories for clients It would also be an advantage to have: - Experience in working in a commercial setting in a product development role - Experience working at the research/application interface either with businesses or policy makers - A network of academic and commercial contacts relevant to the work - Experience working with large geo-spatial datasets and remotely sensed products - Experience in using coding languages like R & Python. Interpersonal & communication skills - Strong interpersonal skills are vital - Ability to cultivate strong and lasting relationships - Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, freely sharing ideas and concepts and providing clear instructions and guidance for data scientists. Additional requirements - All applicants are legally required to demonstrate the right to work/permission to work in the UK. If a work visa is required, we will provide the necessary support. Terms and Conditions Location - The post is based at NatureMetrics Ltd, CABI Site, Bakeham Lane, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9TY (with a move to new Head Quarters based in Guildford planned for later this year) - The location can be flexible for exceptional candidates Working pattern and hours - The postholder is expected to work 40 hours a week Monday to Friday with core hours between 10am and 4pm. Length of appointment - Full time, permanent Jasmin Stewart ********************PostDocs******************** Dear Evoldir lister, I contact you to share a 18 month post doc position that will open in the Host Pathogen Environment Interaction laboratory (start in November 1th). This post doc will be dedicated to the study of the genetic and epigenetic basis of oyster resistance to Pacific oyster mass mortality syndrome (POMS). The detailed description is attache to this email. If you are interested and meet the requirement to apply, do not hesitate to contact me. Official applications will be set up later on the CNRS website. Best regards Jeremie -- PhD Jérémie Vidal-Dupiol UMR 5244 IHPE Université de Montpellier - Place Eugène Bataillon, CC 80 F-34095 Montpellier Cedex 5, France Tél. +33 (0) 4 67 14 36 84 http://ihpe.univ-perp.fr i-Site MUSE https://muse.edu.umontpellier.fr/ Labex CeMEB http://www.labex-cemeb.org/ Labex TULIP https://www.labex-tulip.fr/ jvidaldu ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral position Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (KCGEB) United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) United Arab Emirates (UAE) Al-Ain The Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at the UAE University invites applications for a postdoctoral position, focusing on genome evolution and adaptation of desert plants to abiotic stress to begin as soon as possible. We are looking for a motivated researcher, where the bulk of his/her work will focus on bioinformatic analyses of data generated in the Center. He/She will conduct and develop research using the full range of genomic and bioinformatics tools, build workflow pipeline to address relevant scientific questions. The post holder will be a member of the Genomics and Bioinformatics platform group with responsibility for carrying out and publishing research within the designated research theme. The ideal candidate will: be a productive researcher with interests in both Diversity, Genetic Variation, Population Genomics, Transcriptomics and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have interest in collaborating with graduate and undergraduate students in the Center. Minimum Qualification PhD degree in either of these majors, Statistical Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics, with minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. Preferred Qualification PhD degree in Genomics/bioinformatic and related field. Salary The Center will offer a competitive package, and all depends on the candidate's experience. Health insurance, housing as well as travel tickets home will be provided. If you have the proper qualification and interested in joining, Please send your CV to khaled_hazzouri@uaeu.ac.ae Disclaimer:"The content of this email together with any attachments, statements and opinions expressed herein contains information that is confidential in nature and intended for the named addressee(s) only. If you are not the addressee of this email or you have received this message in error please notify the sender and delete the message and any associated files from your system, you have no right to copy, print, distribute or use this email or any of its attachments, or permit or disclose its contents to any other party in any way, except with the prior approval of the sender. In case of breach of what has been explained above, you will be held legally accountable." ÊæÈêç: "ÊæÈêç: Åæ åÍÊèé çÐÇ ÇäÈÑêÏ ÇäÅäãÊÑèæê ÈåÑáâÇÊç èÈêÇæÇÊç èÂÑÇÆç ÇäèÇÑÏÉ áê çÐç ÇäèËêâÉ êÍÊèê Ùäé åÙäèåÇÊ ÊÙÊÈÑ ÐÇÊ ×ÈêÙÉ ÓÑêɬ èÊÓÊçÏá ÇäåÑÓä ÇÓåç áâ׬ áÅÐÇ äå Êãæ ÇäåÑÓä Åäêç áê çÐç ÇäÑÓÇäÉ Ãè ãæÊ âÏ ÊäâêÊ ÇäÑÓÇäÉ ÈÇäÎ×û êïÑÌé ÅÈäÇÚ ÇäåïÑÓä èÍÐá ÇäÑÓÇäÉ èÃêÉ åäáÇÊ åÑÊÈ×É åæ ÇäæØÇå ÇäÎÇÕ È㬠ÅÐ äêÓ äÏêã ÇäÍâ áê æÓÎ Ãè ×ÈÇÙÉ Ãè ÊèÒêÙ Ãè ÇÓÊÎÏÇå åÍÊèêÇÊ çÐÇ ÇäÈÑêÏ ÇäÅäãÊÑèæê¬ Ãè ÇäÓåÇÍ Ãè ÇäãÔá Ùæ Ðäã äÃê ×Ñá ÂÎÑ ÊÍÊ Ãê ØÑá ÅäÇ ÈåèÇáâÉ åÓÈâÉ åæ äåÑÓä¬ ÙäåÇë ÈÃæ ÅÎäÇäã ÈåÇ ÓÈâ ÓêÙÑÖã ääåÓÇÁäÉ ÇäâÇæèæêÉ.Ç" . www.uaeu.ac.ae Khaled Michel Hazzouri ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral fellow to study the genomics of blight resistance in Castanea Job Description The Holliday lab at Virginia Tech, in collaboration with The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), is seeking a post-doctoral fellow for two years to study the evolutionary genomics of chestnut blight resistance in Castanea. At the turn of the twentieth century, the introduction of the chestnut blight fungus (Cryphonectria parasitica) killed approximately four billion American chestnuts in the forests of Eastern United States. Asian Castanea species are resistant to chestnut blight whereas the North American and European species are susceptible. We would like to better understand the evolution and genetic networks underlying blight resistance to enable gene editing to improve the blight resistance of American chestnut. The successful candidate will take the lead on the following analyses: - Estimate phylogenies and divergence times among host (Castanea spp.) and pathogen (Cryphonectria spp.) to test alternative hypotheses about the evolution of blight resistance. - From whole genome resequence data, detect signatures of positive or balancing selection in blight resistant Asian Castanea species that are absent or reduced in susceptible European and North American congeners. - Use RNA-seq timecourse data to compare gene expression in the stems of Chinese chestnut, American chestnut, and F1 hybrids of these species. Detect which gene are differentially expressed and determine whether these expression differences are regulated in cis or trans. - Compare the annotated chromosome scale reference genomes of American chestnut and Chinese chestnut to detect presence/absence variants, copy number variants, and non- synonymous, and potentially deleterious alleles in genes and pathways hypothesized to be important for blight resistance. - Use machine-learning approaches to integrate data sources and discover candidate genes involved in resistance. Specifically, integrate QTL mapping of resistance in hybrid populations, differential gene expression analyses, signatures of natural selection, and comparative genomic evidence. Note that the above data are or will be in hand soon. No data generation or lab work will be expected. Required qualifications - Ph.D. in population genomics, computational biology, or a related field - Experience and/or desire to learn bioinformatics, phylogenomics, population genomics, differential gene expression analyses, and machine learning. - Expertise in R, Python, and Linux scripting and implementation on high performance computing clusters Duration: 2 years Location: Blacksburg, VA (Remote work may be considered) Starting salary: ~$55k We are awaiting official posting on the Virginia Tech HR website. In the meantime, please contact Jason Holliday (jah1@vt.edu) and Jared Westbrook (jared.westbrook@acf.org) if you are interested in this position. "jah1@vt.edu" ********************PostDocs******************** *LOOKING FOR MARIE CURIE POSTODCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS CANDIDATES �V WILDLIFE CANCER AND/OR THE ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION OF WILDLIFE TELOMERE DYNAMIC* The research team of Dr. Mathieu Giraudeau and Hugo Groult at the LIENSs (La Rochelle, France), is looking for a motivated postdoctoral candidate interested in applying to the next prestigious Marie Curie fellowship call. The research field of the team is focused on the Ecology and Evolution of wildlife cancer. We are also interested by the field of wildlife telomere dynamic. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop his own project under these fields. The candidate will have to propose and write his project after discussions and with the help of Drs Giraudeau and Groult. More information and publications of the team can be found on https://giraudeaumathieu.wixsite.com/site-2015/portraits or https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mathieu-Giraudeau La Rochelle is a city on the central west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay , a part of the Atlantic Ocean . La Rochelle is an appealing and dynamic city that attracts many students every year. It has consistently been ranked among France's most liveable cities. The Individual European Marie Curie Fellowship provides an allowance to cover living, travel and family costs if applicable with attractive salary for up to 2 years. The selected candidate will have to follow the Marie Curie rules including : - Having a good publication record - being of any nationality - not have resided in France for more than 12 months during the 36 months prior to the closing of the call - has up to 8 years research experience after the PhD (can be extended in case of career break, work outside research, research outside EU,�K) - being in possession of a PhD at the call deadline Additional information can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/actions/individual-fellowships_en. The call will open on May, 18th 2021 and will close on September 15th 2021. In order to make a first contact, please send a resume including at least the coordinates of 2 referrals to Mathieu Giraudeau ( giraudeau.mathieu@gmail.com). -- GIRAUDEAU Mathieu Centre de Recherches Ecologiques et Evolutives sur le Cancer (CREEC) CNRS, MIVEGEC, UMR5290 911 avenue Agropolis, 34394 Montpellier cedex 5 - FRANCE https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mathieu_Giraudeau Mathieu Giraudeau ********************PostDocs******************** Post-Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity: Coexistence of Trinidadian Guppies and Killifish We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to work with us on a newly funded award from the National Science Foundation on the ecological interactions between Trinidadian guppies and Hart�s killifish. The project is focused on how these two species co-evolve to coexist when differences in competitive ability and other factors suggest that, when they first encounter each other, they should not. We know that each species evolves its life history in response to the other but we don't know how the interaction between the species evolves. We are investigating how the relative importance of fluctuation-independent and fluctuation-dependent mechanisms changes as each species evolves in response to the other. This work continues our long-term studies of ecology and evolution in the Trinidadian guppy, including close study of population and evolutionary dynamics in four experimental streams, which we began in 2008. The entire project is described at our website: https://theguppyproject.weebly.com. The responsibilities of the postdoctoral scientist will include participating in monthly mark-recapture of guppies and killifish in four experimental communities in Trinidad (including collection of material for genomic analyses), leading the execution of mesocosm experiments in Trinidad, leading the collection and preparation of tissue samples for stable isotope studies of each species� trophic niche, analyzing data, and preparing manuscripts. The postdoctoral scientist will be headquartered at Florida State University but will expected to spend the majority of her/his/their time in Trinidad. There will be opportunities to spend time with the principal investigators at Florida State University (J. Travis), Williams College (R. Bassar), University of California-Riverside (D. Reznick), and University of Oxford (T. Coulson). The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. awarded by September 2021, prior experience with field work in ecology or evolutionary biology, not necessarily in the tropics, be able to conduct the field work in the demanding habitat and climate of tropical Trinidad, and be comfortable with a group living situation in rural Trinidad. The successful applicant must also be skilled in data curation and statistical analyses. The award from the National Science Foundation provides three years of funding. The starting salary will be $47,659, with provision for annual cost-of-living increases. Questions about the position and initial inquiries from individuals interested in the position should be sent to Joseph Travis (travis@bio.fsu.edu). Formal applications can be made at http://jobs.fsu.edu as soon as the appropriate job number is assigned and posted. The position will be filled as soon as practical. Affordable Care Act OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees that meet certain criteria will be offered other health care coverage. For more information, please visit the following website regarding the Affordable Care Act, http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=benefites/insurance/insurance_home&ops=1. Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals. FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU�s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf Criminal Background Check This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with Florida State University Policy 4-OPC- 7-B11. Joe Travis ********************PostDocs******************** POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION 2-3 YEARS TOPIC: Fish Evolutionary Ecology REICHARD LAB (www.reichardlab.eu) Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno Full-time postdoctoral position for 2-3 years is available at the Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Czech Academy of Sciences, located in Brno, Czech Republic. Position may start when filled; all applications submitted until 4 July 2021 will be fully considered. Selected candidates will be interviewed online. This position is funded by Expro project of Czech Science Foundation to Martin Reichard on investigating how and why do some parasites become host specialists and its consequences for ecological speciation. Using two understudied fish brood parasitic systems (bitterling fishes and their mussel hosts, and cuckoo catfish and their cichlid hosts), the project uses comparative and experimental approaches to understand how coevolution drives and constrains diversification. This project aims at identifying the conditions for the origin and evolution of host specificity, how it is maintained and constrained, and how it contributes to biological diversification. Field and lab studies are combined with population genetics, phylogenetics and mathematical modelling. Selected candidate will work along with three other postdoctoral researchers, with focus primarily on experimental and comparative work on bitterling fishes and their mussel hosts. Given a work in a larger team, there is some flexibility in the specific focus within the broad terms of the project. We expect applications from candidates with a background in ecology and evolution, ideally with a previous track record of working with fish models. For experimental work, there is access to well-equipped fish breeding facility and outdoor system of separate tanks. All research expenses, including fieldwork and conference travel, will be covered from the project. QUALIFICATIONS - PhD in Biology SALARY - 55 000 CZK (incl. social and health insurance and taxes), c. 2200 EUR per month (well above average for Czech living expenses), giving a net earnings of 35 000 CZK per month. APPLICATION PROCEDURE For formal applications, please submit a CV and explain your previous work and motivation to apply for this position in your Cover Letter (1 page is sufficient). Email your application to reichard@ivb.cz For informal enquires and more details, FEEL FREE to email reichard@ivb.cz Martin Reichard