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Postdoctoral Scholar in Evolutionary Medicine and Informatics We are currently accepting applications for post-docs combining computational genomics, molecular evolution, and disease biology. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biology, genetics, computer science, statistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field and knowledge of molecular evolution. Knowledge or experience in complex genetic traits and network biology are a plus. The ideal candidate for this position will have substantial input to the specific nature of the research project. However, the project should broadly fit within the lab's goals of understanding how evolution plays a role in shaping and understanding complex health traits. There are opportunities to develop novel integrative evolutionary methods, analyze clinical genomic data, and to work on evolutionary analysis projects that could have a direct impact on human health. Interested candidates should send a CV and a short (1 page) description of both research interests and ideas for possible projects to me at dudleylabmssm[at]gmail.com. Review of applications will begin in April 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Joel Dudley, PhD Director of Biomedical Informatics Assistant Professor of Genetics and Genomic Sciences Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai http://research.mssm.edu/dudley/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/joeldudley joel.dudley[at]gmail.com

Invasions, interactions and global change Two postdoctoral positions are available at the University of California, Berkeley, to conduct bridging research connecting the themes of invasion biology, species interactions and global change, focused on the San Francisco Bay Area. On-going projects include studies of interactions of plants with their symbionts and diseases, insect herbivores and their natural enemies, as well as associated economic impacts. Ecosystems under study include those associated with legumes, grapes, and olives, but also natural systems and the urban/natural interface. Research in other relevant areas and systems is also encouraged, including quantitative analyses of community structure in space and time and novel approaches for the study of invasions, including citizen science. This project is part of the Berkeley Initiative for Global Change Biology (BiGCB). It is one of seven integrated research projects focused on global change forecasting for California ecosystems. Project leaders include Ellen Simms, George Roderick, Wayne Sousa, Rodrigo Almeida, Nick Mills, and David Zilberman. Associated departments include Integrative Biology, Environmental Science Policy and Management, and Agricultural and Resource Economics. Details: - Each postdoc will be for 1 year, but renewable for up to 2 years. - Expectations for the position include relevant research and coordinating a graduate seminar. - Connections with on-going projects is encouraged. Please contact individual project leaders using website links above. - The scholars will also be required to participate in and collaborate with other projects associated with the Berkeley Initiative in Global Change Biology (BiGCB). - Salary is commensurate with experience as set by UC policies (see http://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdocs). - Start date: 1 July 2013, or negotiable. Requirements: - Ph.D. in relevant field. Successful candidates must start appointment before accruing more than three years of research experience since receipt of Ph.D. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both writing and speaking, through publications and contributed talks. - Expertise in area relevant to project. To apply: Send the following as attachments to an email with the header "Invasion Postdoc" to globalchange[at]berkeley.edu. Applications will be accepted starting today (1 May). 1. Statement of research interests (no more than 3 pages), including summary of Ph.D. project. 2. CV including education, publications, contributed papers. 3. Names and email addresses of 3 people who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation if asked. Deadline: The First Review Date of applications is 22 April 2013.

Due to a large number of "I was about to submit" messages, the deadline for abstracts has been extended to May 15th. _______________________________________________________________ The Evolutionary Demography Society (EvoDemoS) invites submission of abstracts for our first meeting, October 6-10 at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark. The overarching goal of this meeting is to establish EvoDemoS as a cohesive community of researchers. For this purpose we will emphasize introducing the members of EvoDemoS to each other's work and providing opportunities for discussion and interaction. We therefore welcome talks and posters in all aspects of evolutionary demography, life history evolution, and evolutionary aspects of the population ecology of all taxa. We hope you will join us. Details, including abstract submission and registration, can be found here: http://www.sdu.dk/en/Om_SDU/Institutter_centre/MaxO/EvoDemoS=0A=0A_______________________________________________________________ Daniel Levitis Assistant Professor Max-Plank Odense Center on the Biodemography of Aging Institute of Biology University of Southern Denmark levitis[at]biology.sdu.dk ---------- This mail has been sent through the MPI for Demographic Research. Should you receive a mail that is apparently from a MPI user without this text displayed, then the address has most likely been faked. If you are uncertain about the validity of this message, please check the mail header or ask your system administrator for assistance.

--_000_30A553800F5ED64EBCC146003672FFBC70675F51ITAIRSTORMsoone_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Title of Position: Laboratory Manager - Research Associate Position requires a Masters or higher degree in biological science related field, with at least five years of experience in genomics (metagenomics preferred). Strong organization skills and the ability to manage a genomics wet-lab is a must. Duties include next generation DNA sequencing library preparation, molecular cloning, extraction and amplification of degraded/low copy number DNA. Earliest start date: July 1, 2013. Salary: 50K plus fringe. Email resumes or CVs to Cecil M. Lewis, cmlewis[at]ou.edu, with "Laboratory Manager - Research Associate" in the subject line. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma's Molecular Anthropology Laboratories specializes in anthropological genomics and metagenomics. Current projects include characterizing diverse host-associated microbiomes using biological samples collected from traditional indigenous communities, non-human primates, and archaeological "ancient" materials. An example of recent interviews: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/121-a118/. Our labs are located in the SRTC (http://srtc.ou.edu/index.php), a new building with several research groups working in environmental genomics (e.g., http://ieg.ou.edu/) and genome sequencing (e.g., http://www.genome.ou.edu/). Our building also houses part of OSCER, OU's supercomputer (http://www.oscer.ou.edu/). In 2008, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Norman as the sixth best small city within the United States. --_000_30A553800F5ED64EBCC146003672FFBC70675F51ITAIRSTORMsoone_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Title of Position: Laboratory Manager - Research Associate

Position requires a Masters or higher degree in biological science related field, with at least five years of experience in genomics (metagenomics preferred). Strong organization skills and the ability to manage a genomics wet-lab is a must. Duties include next generation DNA sequencing library preparation, molecular cloning, extraction and amplification of degraded/low copy number DNA. Earliest start date: July 1, 2013. Salary: 50K plus fringe. Email resumes or CVs to Cecil M. Lewis, cmlewis[at]ou.edu, with "Laboratory Manager - Research Associate" in the subject line.

Located in Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma's Molecular Anthropology Laboratories specializes in anthropological genomics and metagenomics. Current projects include characterizing diverse host-associated microbiomes using biological samples collected from traditional indigenous communities, non-human primates, and archaeological "ancient" materials. An example of recent interviews: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/121-a118/. Our labs are located in the SRTC (http://srtc.ou.edu/index.php), a new building with several research groups working in environmental genomics (e.g., http://ieg.ou.edu/) and genome sequencing (e.g., http://www.genome.ou.edu/). Our building also houses part of OSCER, OU's supercomputer (http://www.oscer.ou.edu/). In 2008, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Norman as the sixth best small city within the United States.
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--_000_30A553800F5ED64EBCC146003672FFBC70675F44ITAIRSTORMsoone_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Title of Position: Post-doctoral Fellow (bioinformatics emphasis) - Research Associate Position text: Position requires previous bioinformatics training, with emphasis in metagenomics and analysis of next-generation DNA sequencing data (HiSeq/MiSeq preferred). Proficiency with programming languages "R" and either Perl or Python are expected. Earliest start date: July 1, 2013. Salary: 60K plus fringe. Email resumes or CVs to Cecil M. Lewis, cmlewis[at]ou.edu, with "Post-doctoral Fellow (bioinformatics emphasis) - Research Associate" in the subject line. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma's Molecular Anthropology Laboratories specializes in anthropological genomics and metagenomics. Current projects include characterizing diverse host-associated microbiomes using biological samples collected from traditional indigenous communities, non-human primates, and archaeological "ancient" materials. An example of recent interviews: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/121-a118/. Our labs are located in the SRTC (http://srtc.ou.edu/index.php), a new building with several research groups working in environmental genomics (e.g., http://ieg.ou.edu/) and genome sequencing (e.g., http://www.genome.ou.edu/). Our building also houses part of OSCER, OU's supercomputer (http://www.oscer.ou.edu/). In 2008, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Norman as the sixth best small city within the United States. --_000_30A553800F5ED64EBCC146003672FFBC70675F44ITAIRSTORMsoone_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Title of Position: Post-doctoral Fellow (bioinformatics emphasis) - Research Associate

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Position requires previous bioinformatics training, with emphasis in metagenomics and analysis of next-generation DNA sequencing data (HiSeq/MiSeq preferred). Proficiency with programming languages "R" and either Perl or Python are expected. Earliest start date: July 1, 2013. Salary: 60K plus fringe. Email resumes or CVs to Cecil M. Lewis, cmlewis[at]ou.edu, with "Post-doctoral Fellow (bioinformatics emphasis) - Research Associate" in the subject line.

Located in Norman, Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma's Molecular Anthropology Laboratories specializes in anthropological genomics and metagenomics. Current projects include characterizing diverse host-associated microbiomes using biological samples collected from traditional indigenous communities, non-human primates, and archaeological "ancient" materials. An example of recent interviews: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/121-a118/. Our labs are located in the SRTC (http://srtc.ou.edu/index.php), a new building with several research groups working in environmental genomics (e.g., http://ieg.ou.edu/) and genome sequencing (e.g., http://www.genome.ou.edu/). Our building also houses part of OSCER, OU's supercomputer (http://www.oscer.ou.edu/). In 2008, CNN/Money Magazine ranked Norman as the sixth best small city within the United States.

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Early bird registration is open for the 2013 Symposium of the American Genetic Association, to be held July 20-22 at Cornell University in beautiful Ithaca, NY -- SPECIATION CONTINUUM: A Discussion on the Origin of Species. Registration cost is $150 for students/postdocs, $200 professional through 1 June. AGA student awards available! Registration includes all lunches and reception tickets, plus a 1-yr AGA membership. Already a member? An additional year will be added to your membership. All talks are invited (see list below), and there will be a poster session open to all participants. Submit your poster title with registration. The Carl Becker House dormitory is located near the lecture hall and reception/poster location and is an inexpensive and convenient accommodation option. For details and registration, please visit the AGA website, http://www.theaga.org/ and click on the symposium logo. Or check out our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AmericanGeneticAssociation Immediately following the symposium, 23-24 July, will be the workshop, NEXT GENERATION POPULATION GENOMICS FOR NONMODEL TAXA. Goal: to compare and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to genome sequencing and bioinformatics when studying population genomics in nonmodel species. Course fee: $150. Capacity is 45 students -- applications received before May 15 will receive priority consideration. AGA travel awards are available. See the AGA website or Facebook page for links to workshop and application details. Workshop Instructors: Matthew Hare, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University Nancy Chen, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University Andy Clark, Department of Molecular Biology & Genetics, Cornell University Alex Buerkle, Department of Botany, University of Wyoming Pierre De Wit, University of Gothenburg, Sweden Symposium Speakers: Key Distinguished Lecturer: Sergey Gavrilets, University of Tennessee, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Alex Buerkle, University of Wyoming Bill Etges, University of Arkansas Rosemary Gillespie, University of California Rick Harrison, Cornell University Scott Hodges, University of California Jim Mallet, Harvard University and University College London Tami Mendelson, University of Maryland Sean Mullen, Boston University Mohamed Noor, Duke University Kevin Oh, Cornell University Brett Payseur, University of Wisonsin-Madison Katie Peichel, University of Washington Trevor Price, The University of Chicago Howard Rundle, University of Ottawa Rebecca Safran, University of Colorado Maria Servedio, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Laurie Stevison, University of California, San Francisco, Institute for Human Genetics Sara Via, University of Maryland John Willis, Duke University Kerry Shaw, President American Genetic Association mailto:agajoh[at]oregonstate.edu http://www.theaga.org/ agajoh[at]oregonstate.edu

Research Technician working on Drosophila sperm evolution, genetics and development A Research Technician position is available in the lab of Mollie Manier (http://mkmanier.expressions.syr.edu/home), a beginning assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the George Washington University (http://departments.columbian.gwu.edu/biology/) in Washington, D.C. My research program investigates the evolutionary, molecular and developmental mechanisms of rapid diversification of reproductive traits. The goals of the current project are (1) to understand the molecular genetics behind the extraordinarily long sperm of Drosophila (up to 5.8 cm in length), (2) to describe the molecular evolution of sperm length genes across the Drosophila lineage, and (3) to investigate their roles during spermatogenesis. The technician will provide technical support for research on the molecular and evolutionary genetics and developmental biology of sperm length in * Drosophila*. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, ordering materials and supplies; preparing media, reagents and materials; procuring and maintaining laboratory *Drosophila* stocks and other lab organisms; hiring and managing undergraduate work study students and researchers; assisting the PI and postdoc in designing and executing experiments; and R&D of protocols. The successful candidate must be familiar with or able to be trained in all methods employed in the lab, including Drosophila culture and handling, DNA and RNA extraction and amplification, qPCR, sequencing, Drosophila testis dissection, Drosophila RNAi knockdown, RNA in situ hybridization, protein immunohistolocalization, tissue culture, fluorescence microscopy, and data management and analysis. The position requires neatness, attention to detail, good organizational skills, independence, and the ability to work well with and manage others. Evening and weekend hours will sometimes be necessary for time-sensitive collecting and experiments. The minimum degree required for this position is BA/BS in biology or related field, with specialization in developmental biology, molecular and cell biology, evo-devo or evolutionary biology priortized. Previous research experience and/or a graduate degree will also be prioritized. The position is available August 1, 2013, but the exact start date is somewhat negotiable. Funding is available for three years, with continuation after the first year commensurate upon mutual agreement. Starting salary is $30,000 with benefits, commensurate upon experience. To apply, e-mail Dr. Mollie Manier at maniermk[at]gmail.com with (1) your CV, (2) a statement of interest including a summary of your research experience and goals for the next five years, (3) unofficial transcripts from your undergraduate institution, and (3) contact information for 3 references. Application deadline is May 15. maniermk[at]gmail.com

The monthly review of the EvolDir is available from the EvolDir website - http://life.biology.mcmaster.ca/~brian/evoldir.html. For more information or for help send mail to Golding[at]McMaster.CA. Please see the above website for instructions for the EvolDir. This includes ways to limit/reduce the messages you receive from the EvolDir. A reminder: The userid for the web site user list is `evoldir' and the password is `community4evol'. [ This was done to limit the access of spammers (e.g. SpeakOut.Com and others). ] Brian Golding

Title: Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics Instructors: Stevan Arnold, Joe Felsenstein, Thomas Hansen, Trudy Mackay, Brian O'Meara, Patrick Phillips, Liam Revell, Josef Uyeda Dates: August 5-10, 2013 Application review begins: June 1, 2013 Website: academy.nescent.org Where: National Evolutionary Synthesis Center, Durham, NC, USA As part of the NESCent Academy, we are pleased to open applications for Evolutionary Quantitative Genetics. In this workshop we will review the basics of theory in the field of evolutionary quantitative genetics and its connections to evolution that is observed at various time scales. Quantitative genetics deals with the inheritance of measurements of traits that are affected by many genes. Quantitative genetic theory for natural populations was developed considerably in the period 1970-90 and up to the present time. It has been applied to a wide range of phenomena including the evolution of differences between the sexes, sexual preferences, life history traits, plasticity of traits, as well as the evolution of body size and other morphological measurements. Textbooks have not kept pace with these developments, and currently few universities offer courses in this subject aimed at evolutionary biologists. There is a need for evolutionary biologists to understand this field because of the ability to collect large amounts of data by computer, the development of statistical methods for changes of traits on evolutionary trees and for changes in a single species through time, and the realization that quantitative characters will not soon be fully explained by genomics. This workshop aims to fill this need by reviewing basic aspects of theory and illustrating how that theory can be tested with data. Participants will learn to use R, an open-source statistical programming language, to build and test evolutionary models. The intended participants for this workshop are graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty members in evolutionary biology. The course is co-sponsored by the American Society of Naturalists, and reduced tuition will be offered to participants who are ASN members. Questions? email academy[at]nescent.org -- karen.cranston[at]gmail.com @kcranstn Karen Cranston

Postdoctoral Associate: Genomic Selection in Cassava A Postdoctoral Associate position is available to work in the area of genomic selection in the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University. This position is part of an exciting international project to implement genomic selection in cassava led by Jean-Luc Jannink. The goal of this project is to increase the rate of genetic improvement of cassava for farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. Although the project is applied, we will be collecting a lot of sequence and phenotype data that can also be used to explore more basic issues in quantitative genetics and methods for genomic prediction, genotype imputation etc. Information about the project can be found at http://www.nextgencassava.org. The ideal candidate will have expertise in statistical genomics and plant breeding. Responsibilities will include independent research in development and evaluation of prediction models, analysis of empirical data, and training of scientists and students. Programming skills and working knowledge of mixed models are desirable, as are good communication skills, including preparation of manuscripts and the ability to explain complex material to non-experts, and knowledge of plant breeding practices. The position will involve close collaboration with the bioinformatics team and with cassava breeders in Nigeria and Uganda. Travel to Africa will be expected. The position is available July 1. Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found. The initial appointment will be made for one year, with renewal contingent on satisfactory performance (the project is funded until 2017). Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or applications can be sent to Martha Hamblin (mth3@cornell.edu). A list of publications from the Jannink group can be found at http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=40650 Martha Hamblin "Martha T. Hamblin"

A PhD position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Dean Adams at Iowa State University as part of several NSF funded projects examining rates of morphological evolution of complex traits in salamanders and scallops. The broad goals of these projects are to investigate the tempo and mode of macroevolution of complex traits, to develop analytical approaches to identify patterns of evolution of shape in a phylogenetic context, and to empirically evaluate such patterns in several groups of animals (salamanders and scallops). Prospective graduate students interested in geometric morphometrics, macroevolution, and evolutionary theory are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants may develop an independent research project within these areas, or one that complements or extends other research in the lab. For more information about the research in our lab please visit our website: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~dcadams/ Interested candidates should contact Dr. Dean Adams at dcadams[at]iastate.edu. Dean -- Dr. Dean C. Adams Professor Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Department of Statistics Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011 www.public.iastate.edu/~dcadams/ phone: 515-294-3834 Dean Adams

Assistant Professor of Biology - Term The Department of Biology in the College of Natural & Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, renewable term (non-tenure-track) position as Assistant Professor beginning in August 2013. Position will have primary teaching responsibilities in Introductory Biology for science majors, non-science major courses, and potentially a course in the area of the applicants' expertise. Area of expertise for this position is open. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Posting Date: 04-23-2013; Open until filled jobs.ut.edu/applicants/Central?quickFindQ856 Details below: The department is interested in attracting a broadly trained biologist to complement the existing faculty in biology. Opportunities for collaborative research involving undergraduates and current members of the faculty are possible using research space and equipment that may be made available by on-campus collaborators. Candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring student research. A typical teaching load is 12 to 15 contact hours in a 14-week semester. Ph.D. preferred (strong ABD/MS candidates considered), prior teaching and research experience with undergraduates is desirable. A personal commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and advising is essential. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive, private university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Located in the heart of one of the most dynamic commercial regions of Florida, the University has been providing education, training, and leadership skills to the Tampa Bay community through unique partnerships with business, government, the arts, and cultural entities for over 70 years. The University offers a wide array of study areas and pre-professional programs through a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, a residentially based educational experience, a commitment to an international focus, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University is growing and enrolls approximately 6900 students from 50 states and nearly 130 countries. The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: http://www.ut.edu/natural-and-health-sciences. Applicants are electronic (see link below). Applicants will be requested to attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, teaching philosophy and a copy of your graduate transcript. In addition, applicants will be requested to enter name and email address for three (3) reference providers. Posting Date: 04-23-2013; Open until filled jobs.ut.edu/applicants/Central?quickFindQ856 nmb[at]berkeley.edu