********************Jobs******************** The Molecular and Computational Biology Section of the Department of Biological Sciences, Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, California, (https://dornsife.usc.edu/mcb/) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We are seeking an accomplished and innovative scientist studying biology at any scale - ranging from genomic and molecular processes, to cellular organization and function, to organismal development, to the impact of genetic variation. The ideal candidate will combine both experimental and computational approaches. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and have demonstrated the ability to conduct independent research and to attract external research funding. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022. Applicants should submit, in a single pdf file, a curriculum vita, a cover letter, research, teaching, and diversity-equity-inclusion statements, as well as the contact information of three references. Information on USC's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM fields can be found at https://diversity.usc.edu/. We encourage scientists who come from historically underrepresented groups or have non-traditional backgrounds to apply.In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-professor-of-molecular-and-computational-biology/1209/36570986224 . For more information, please contact Dr. Matt Dean (matthew.dean@usc.edu). USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu. Matt Dean (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************Jobs******************** Research Technician Computational Biology Core, Institute for Systems Genomics The UConn Institute for Systems Genomics is seeking a research assistant to support the work of its Computational Biology Core. The Core supports the research mission of the University of Connecticut through a mix of paid research projects, project support and consultation, training workshops and the management of a high performance computing (HPC) facility along with providing support for the HPC user base. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support of the HPC facility Support users through installing open-source scientific software and trouble-shooting user code Manage and update shared databases Support online workshops Triage requests received via e-mail, slack, and our help desk MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS B.A./B.S. or higher in computational or biological sciences Experience with analyzing high-throughput sequence data Proficiency with Linux Comfort interacting with an HPC system Strong presentation and communication skills Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team (multi-tasking extraordinaire) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Comfort with R and/or Python programming Proficiency with open-source software installation APPOINTMENT TERMS This temporary special payroll position requires 40 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $28.00. This short-term role (6 months - 1 year) may transition to a permanent role for the right candidate (staff scientist). The position can be on-site, remote or hybrid (must be able to attend meetings and support all users during Eastern Standard Time working hours). This position does not offer sponsorship benefits. TO APPLY To apply, please email a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications to jill.wegrzyn@uconn.edu, with the subject line "Research Technician Application." Screening will begin immediately. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp. The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. "Reid, Noah" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** The labs of Tigga Kingston and Caleb Phillips at Texas Tech University are seeking to fill a post-doc position as part of the National Science Foundation-supported project "Community processes structuring assembly and disassembly of bat gut-microbial communities across a gradient of habitat degradation". This project integrates bat genetics, molecular dietary analysis, and microbiome data from forest interior insectivorous bats sampled across a habitat degradation gradient in Malaysia with the objective of quantifying processes and relationships shaping microbiome communities. As such, the successful applicant with have expertise and enthusiasm for the integration of omics data and ecology. The position will be funded for one year with a possible second year depending on performance. The position is open to applicants wishing to relocate to Lubbock, Texas, as well as to those preferring to work remotely within the United States. Application packages should include CV, contact information for three references, Research Statement, and three examples of the applicant's published work. Please submit applications to caleb.phillips@ttu.edu with the subject line "Microbiome Assembly Postdoc". "Mohd-Azhar, Isham" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ********************PostDocs******************** Post-doctoral position in Moulis (France) - Evolutionary genomics of a meta-experiment - 24 months https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UAR2029-DELLEG-003/Default.aspx?lang=EN We are looking to hire a 2-year postdoctoral researcher (PDR) from the 1st of January 2023 to the 31st of December 2024 to analyze the genomic data of a large evolution meta-experiment, carried out in parallel on a range of model organisms (from viruses to plants). This work is part of the project ComplexAdapt, funded by the program BiodivOc (https://biodivoc.edu.umontpellier.fr/) from the region Occitanie, and the experiments are performed by different research groups from the consortium ExpEvolOcc. The objective is to understand how the complexity of environmental stress (one or more challenges) impacts genome structures and on the rate of adaptation. All the groups have evolved one or several organisms under various environmental conditions in a replicated design and will generate genomic sequences of the ancestral and evolved individuals or populations. The aim of the postdoctoral project will be to jointly analyze all these datasets, to reveal the effect of environmental complexity on the genomics of adaptation, from the rate of genomic evolution to the molecular targets of adaptation, or the level of genetic convergence within and across species. Supervision: The PDR will be based at the Station d'�cologie th�orique et exp�rimentale (https://sete-moulis-cnrs.fr/en/, CHANGE team) in Moulis, and will be jointly advised by Herv� PHILIPPE, Delphine LEGRAND (SETE), and Philippe REMIGI (LIPME, Toulouse). The PDR will also benefit from additional input from other members of the consortium, who will bring their expertise in population genomics, as well as on the genomic specificities of each experimental system. Obviously, the PDR will regularly interact with all involved laboratories, to assess the accuracy of the analyses in the light of the biological knowledge of each particular system. Broader context: The Theoretical and Experimental Ecology Station is a CNRS lab situated in the Pyrenees, gathering recognized ecologists and evolutionists (both experimentalists and theoreticians), and hosting unique experimental platforms (https://sete-moulis-cnrs.fr/en/). It is about one hour and a half from Toulouse, the two sites exchanging regularly through several scientific consortia. The PDR will also interact on a regular basis will all members of the consortium ExpEvolOcc, based in institutes with very strong departments in evolution (CEFE, ISEM), microbiology (IHPE, LIPME, BIOM, SPO), or infectious diseases (MIVEGEC) providing a unique opportunity to build her/his academic network. In addition, the PDR will work alongside another PDR (located in Montpellier) who will be recruited to analyze the phenotypic data from these experiments. Requirements: - Demonstrated strong expertise in advanced bioinformatics analyses: whole genome sequence analyses (eukaryotes and/or prokaryotes), identification of SNPs or structural variants, associated statistical analyses... - Solid organizational skills: handling, storing and analyzing WGS data originating from various organisms - Excellent relational abilities: Capacity to work on a large collaborative project, requiring numerous exchanges with network members - Interest for genomics, evolution and ecology, especially the dynamics of adaptation to new environments (theory, experiments), experimental evolution, microbial ecology/evolution, and/or population dynamics. Salary: Wage will follow rules from the CNRS, and will depend notably on experience. French salaries include social benefits such as health insurance. Contact: Candidates have to send their CV, motivation letter and potential recommendation letters before the 15th of October to Philippe Remigi (Philippe.Remigi@inrae.fr), Herv� Philippe (herve.philippe@sete.cnrs.fr) and Delphine Legrand (delphine.legrand@sete.cnrs.fr). Applications have also to be done on the CNRS platform at this link https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UAR2029-DELLEG-003/Default.aspx. Philippe Remigi (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)