********************GradStudentPositions******************** PhD student in tree genomics and evolution We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to work on a recently funded NSF project investigating the link between hybridization and drought tolerance in long-generation tree species. The PhD will join the Forest Genomics Lab at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The position includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and health benefits for 4 years. Minimum qualifications: - MSc degree in Genetics, Forest Sciences, Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or related fields of study. - Graduate courses in Genetics and Evolution. - Experience with R, and Perl or Python (familiarity with Linux is a plus) - Molecular lab experience. - Availability to start by July 1st, 2023. How to apply: Please send a 1-page statement of interest, CV, unofficial copy of transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL scores (international students), and the names and contact information of 3 references by February 15th, 2023. If found to be a good match for the position, you will be encouraged to apply to the graduate program at NAU. Contact Information: Dr. De La Torre, Amanda.de-la-torre@nau.edu Amanda De La Torre (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** Excellent opportunity for early career scholars (earned their doctoral degrees between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2023) for a two-year faculty position in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology at Texas A&M University (https://eccb.tamu.edu/), with the expectation of transitioning to tenure-track. The department has a strong focus on evolution and many faculty members are part of the interdisciplinary Ecology and Evolutionary Biology program (https://eeb.tamu.edu/). We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply. http://apply.interfolio.com/112395 Accountability, Climate, Equity, and Scholarship (ACES) Assistant Professor - College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Texas A&M University: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Ecology and Conservation Biology Location College Station, TX Deadline Feb 15, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description Texas A&M University's Accountability, Climate, Equity, and Scholarship (ACES) Faculty Fellows Program is a faculty hiring program that connects early career faculty advancing outstanding scholarship with relevant disciplinary units on campus. Faculty are hired as ACES Assistant Professors with the expectation of transitioning to tenure track (pending departmental review) by the end of the fellowship period. ACES is administered by the Office for Diversity in partnership with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The ACES Faculty Fellows Program promotes the research, teaching, and scholarship of early career scholars who embrace the belief that diversity is an indispensable component of academic excellence. From this experience at Texas A&M, fellows should develop an understanding of the value of diversity and inclusion and the power that it holds for students, faculty, and staff to enrich their lives. As a public, land-grant, Hispanic-serving (HSI) research university, Texas A&M upholds its responsibility to accountability, campus climate, equity, and scholarship by maintaining a campus that affirms equity and fosters inclusion and belonging. Significantly, Texas A&M holds itself accountable to improve campus climate and equity goals through clear, accessible measures. ACES Assistant Professors are afforded access to invaluable academic and professional development experiences to advance their careers as scholars. The objective is for ACES Assistant Professors to transition to tenure-track faculty by the end of the fellowship. ACES Assistant Professors will benefit from: prescriptive mentoring, access to instructional best practices, a vast array of world-class research and productivity resources, and a robust network of renowned Texas A&M scholars from across disciplines. ABOUT THE ACES FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM * Texas A&M University's ACES Faculty Fellows Program is up to a two-year (24 month) fellowship for early career PhDs. Applicants' degrees should be completed no more than four years from the time of application. ACES Assistant Professors begin their appointment in August. * The benefits and stipend are department specific. Benefits including medical, dental, and vision are available. The faculty fellowship period generally begins August 1 and ends on July 31. Start dates are negotiable, but must commence between July 1 and August 10. * ACES Assistant Professors will receive reimbursement for one-time relocation fees, a research and travel allowance as specified in the position description, and a private office. * ACES Assistant Professors will teach one course per academic year, thereby benefiting from dedicated research time. Fellows will hold the title of ACES Assistant Professor. * A hallmark of the Texas A&M University's ACES Faculty Fellows Program is the mentoring ACES Assistant Professors will receive, as well as its attention to community-building. Qualifications Texas A&M University's ACES Faculty Fellows Program is up to a two-year (24 month) fellowship for early career PhDs. Applicants' degrees should be completed no more than four years from the time of application. Applicants' should have earned their doctoral degrees (PhD) between January 1, 2019 and July 1, 2023. Applications are welcome from scholars with a strength in, and evidence of, a respect for diversity and inclusion. We invite applications from scholars whose work aligns with a field in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Ecology and Conservation Biology (ECCB). Application Instructions Prior to beginning the online application, individuals are encouraged to review the instructions and the requested materials. Applications are due by 11:59 pm Eastern on February 15, 2023. The application for the Texas A&M University's ACES Fellows Program requires submission of the following online at http://apply.interfolio.com/112395: 1. Cover Letter (1-3) pages describing your interest in the position and providing preferred contact information (e.g., name, email, phone number, and address) 2. C.V. 3. Research statement including proposal of scholarly project(s) (3-5 pages) conducted during the fellowship years 4. Teaching statement (1-3 pages) describing your teaching philosophy and focus 5. Diversity statement (1-3 pages) explaining how your scholarship, teaching, service and/or other experiences have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how that commitment may benefit Texas A&M University 6. One writing sample (e.g., book chapter, chapter from your dissertation; journal article; work under review; or work in progress) 7. Contact information for three references including name, title, and contact information -- Please do not include your letters of reference with your application materials. The Office for Diversity will ask you for your letters if your application advances through the review process. Please email aces@tamu.edu if you have any questions related to eligibility, technical issues with the application, or program details. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity. Luis A. Hurtado Associate Professor Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology Texas A&M University 534 John Kimbrough Blvd., Wildlife Fisheries and Ecological Sciences Building #1537, Suite 278 2258 TAMU Phone 979-458-9878 Fax 979-845-4096 Email: lhurtado@tamu.edu "Luis A. Hurtado Clavijo" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Other******************** Dear all, The joint fund of the Linnean Society of London (https://www.linnean.org/) and the Systematics Association (https://systass.org), the LinneSys: Systematics Research Fund provides grants annually in the value of up to �1,500 for small-scale research and education projects in the field of taxonomy and systematics on any organism group from microscopic to macroscopic past and present. It is eligible to request funding towards fieldwork expenditure, laboratory consumables, purchase of scientific equipment, time on analytical equipment and services for preparation of specimens, and cover of sequencing costs. It is possible to request funding towards publication of books, monographs and field guides. Projects involving education, training courses or citizen science activities are eligible if they focus on taxonomy and systematics. Applications for education activities or training courses must include the target audience/s, approximate number of participants and anticipated learning outputs. Citizen science applications must describe how the project team will be working together and/or co-design with the public, as well as listing the desired outcomes. An applicant must be a current member of the Systematics Association or Linnean Society of London. More information on guidelines provided here: https://systass.org/grants-and-awards/linnesys/ Deadline: 23 February 2023 Any questions please email: LinneSys@systass.org Dr Anne D. Jungblut Grants and Awards Officer Systematics Association Anne Jungblut (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation and evolutionary Genomics We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a collaborative project funded by the National Park Service, BLM-Montana and Northern Arizona University. This project brings together existing and new genomic resources to build a powerful platform for the study of genomic diversity and potential for adaptation to climate change and resistance to white pine blister rust in natural populations of whitebark pine. Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) is a five-needle pine species severely affected by disease and pests, as well as drought and fires. This research project aims to estimate genome-wide levels of diversity that will inform conservation and restoration activities. The postdoctoral researcher will be based at Dr. De La Torre's Forest Genomics lab at Northern Arizona University (NAU), with the potential to visit several National Parks in western North America. This position can be fully in-person or hybrid, includes health benefits and annual salary of $54,779. Job description: * Analyze and interpret molecular data using bioinformatic tools * Summarize research results for distribution/communication to the scientific community through peer-review publications in high- impact factor journals and conference presentations. * Train undergraduate students in molecular techniques to extract DNA/RNA and preparation of libraries for sequencing. Minimum Qualifications: * PhD degree in Biology, Genetics, Forestry, or related field of study. * Proficiency in R (Perl or Python is a desirable but not mandatory) * Experience with large datasets and high-performance computing * Molecular lab experience * Ability to travel for sample collections or attendance to conferences How to apply: Look for position 606828 in "Current Openings" at the link below https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/current-job-openings/ Employment - Careers at NAU | Human Resources in.nau.edu Northern Arizona University is devoted to student success. We - faculty, staff, and administrators - work together to support each other's diverse strengths and ... Deadline for applications is February 8th, 2023. Start date: as soon as possible (flexible). For more information, please contact: Dr. De La Torre, Amanda.de-la-torre@nau.edu Amanda De La Torre, PhD (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor of Forest Genomics Director, Forest Genomics Lab School of Forestry Northern Arizona University Flagstaff AZ86011, Arizona, US twitter @forest_genomics Instagram @nau_fgl Amanda De La Torre (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** A 2-year Post doc position is now open at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen. The position is in the Wildlife Genetics group led by Rasmus Heller, and will work on analyzing several large genomic data sets from African mammals. The position is part of the African Wildlife Genomics project in which we will sequence 10,000+ individuals spanning 20+ species of large African mammals and use population genetics to better understand the evolutionary history of Africa's megafauna. Topics under investigation include population structure, phylogeography, gene flow, speciation, local adaptations, demographic history and conservation. The preferred candidate has a strong background in analyzing whole-genome data, including a thorough understanding of NGS data and bioinformatic processing of raw sequencing data. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate an interest in - or preferably experience with - population genetic method development. In addition, the candidate must have demonstrated expertise in performing population genetic analyses on such data using state-of-the-art tools. The candidate is expected to be proficient in at least one scripting language and have a solid statistical background. The position will provide an opportunity to work on unique data sets and problems in an engaging host environment. Rasmus Heller's group is part of a larger Statistical and Population Genetics cluster consisting of four research groups and PIs working closely together on the African Wildlife Genomics project. This ensures a strong, collaborative scientific environment with diverse expertise ranging from theoretical population genetics and methods development to molecular ecology and conservation genetics. We have a large network of Danish and international collaborators, including close ties to African research environments. Working conditions and quality of life in Denmark are among the best in the world. The deadline for application is February 20th 2023, and the starting date is June 1st 2023. For further information and a link to the formal application page, see the official advertisement here: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/?show=158372 Further questions can be addressed to Rasmus Heller at rheller@bio.ku.dk. Group website: https://rathmuth.wixsite.com/wildlifegenetics Rasmus Heller (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************WorkshopsCourses******************** BEE COURSE 2023 In partnership with the American Museum of Natural History, Cornell University, and the Southwestern Research Station, we are proud to announce the 23rd installment of The Bee Course. The Bee Course is a ten-day workshop held at the Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona that will run from August 16th through the 26th, 2023. The course is designed to train students in bee identification and systematics, bee biology and ecology, and faunistics and faunal survey work. The course focuses on wild bees (not honeybees) and we accept applications from people with an academic, land-management, policy, or conservation background. For more information on the course, including instructions on how to apply, a list of this year's instructors, and course testimonials from previous offerings, please visit the new and improved course website at www.thebeecourse.org. laurence packer (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Conferences******************** Dear All, The first online Cigene seminar of the spring series takes place on Wednesday 8th February, 12:00-12:50 (Oslo Time). See details below. Speaker: Kristaps Sokolovskis, Lund University, Sweden. Title: Genetics of Migration in Willow Warblers Abstract: Right before northern hemisphere's summer shifts to autumn, small insect-eating birds start lengthy journeys to tropical regions. It's been known for a long time that a substantial part of this behavior is genetically controlled however the genetic basis of bird migration remains poorly understood. We tracked genotyped willow warblers Phylloscopus trochilus from a migratory divide in Sweden where south-east and south-west migratory subspecies meet and interbreed. We found that two markers that seem to follow dominant inheritance and interact epistatically together explain 74% of variation in migration direction. The talk will be based on our recent paper: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-35788-7 Zoom link: https://nmbu.zoom.us/j/67064421833 An overview of the spring series timetable is available here: https://cigene.no/cigene-seminar-series/. More titles/abstracts for future seminars to follow. ** We are looking for an MSCA postdoc candidate! (by March 24th) ** https://www.nmbu.no/forskning/euramme/nmbu-msca-pf-masterclass See you soon! Marie Marie SAITOU, Ph.D. Tenure-Track Principal Investigator, Centre of Integrative Genetics (CIGENE), Faculty of Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences https://sites.google.com/view/saitou-lab Marie Saito (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)