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Posts about jobs, conferences, etc. from the Evolution Directory (EvolDir) mailing list evol.mcmaster.ca/evoldir.html, run by Brian Golding. This bot is run by @rdmpage.bsky.social. Problems: github.com/rdmpage/evoldir-blu…
- Transmitting Science offers a course on "Modelling and analysing multivariate traits evolution using R". Learn multivariate phylogenetic methods with R's mvMORPH package. De… transmittingscience.com/courses/evolution/m…. #course
- The Assembly and Annotation of Genomes course (9-13 March) features invited speakers and TA Ying Chen. Perfect for all levels, it covers various sequencing technologies. More info: physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/c… #course
- A postdoc position in Biogeography and Macroecology is available at Palacky University, Czech Republic, with an application deadline of March 15, 2026. For details, contact prof. Vladimir Remes at vladimir.remes@upol.cz. More info: https://vladremes.github.io #postdoc
- RIKEN iTHEMS is accepting applications for the 2027 Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) program. Positions offer salary, benefits, and research budget. Details: riken.jp/en/careers/programs… #postdoc
- Mountain Lake Biological Station invites applications for its Early Career Research Opportunity. Receive up to 10 weeks of support. Apply by emailing required documents to sandyk@virginia.edu. More info: mlbs.virginia.edu.
- UCLouvain, Belgium offers a fully funded PhD in Lizard Evolutionary Ecology, focusing on adaptive responses to environmental changes. Apply by 9 March 2026. More info: jobs.uclouvain.be/Personnelscientifiq… #phd
- Ph.D. opportunity in evolutionary ecology and ecotoxicology of rainforest frogs at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. Apply by Feb 17. Details: http://bibianarojas.co #gradstudent
- The PALPROX Doctoral School offers 9 interdisciplinary PhD positions focusing on small vertebrates in prehistoric archaeology to address climate change and biodiversity. More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/395927 #gradstudent
- Join UConn's Computational Biology Core for an in-person Introduction to R Workshop from Feb 20 - Apr 24. No prior experience needed. Learn data analysis & visualization. Register: bioinformatics.uconn.edu/cbc-workshops/ #workshop
- Join our online course on Epigenomics Data Analysis, April 13-17. Learn techniques like RNA-seq and ChIP-seq using Linux and R. More info at: physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/c… #course
- Join the 2026 ConGen Global course on Conservation Genetics in Brazil, Aug 3-13. Intensive training at a biodiversity hotspot. Application by March 1. More info: congenglobal.org/brazil2026/ #course
- WCSU offers an M.S. in Integrative Biological Diversity, focusing on biodiversity and conservation. Applications are due March 15 for summer/fall. Learn more: wcsu.edu/biology-msbiodiversity/ #gradstudent
- Join the IDEA symposium at SMBE 2026 (June 28-July 2) in Copenhagen to promote inclusivity in molecular biology. Submit by February 3rd: smbe2026.org/symposia/ - SMBE IDEA Taskforce #conference
- Join us for the Jacques Monod Conference on host-parasite interactions in Roscoff, France, from Nov 2-6, 2026. Registration closes June 6, 2026. More info: cjm.sb-roscoff.fr/en/conference/ecolo… #conference
- Join the Amphioxus and Beyond Satellite Meeting on June 8-9, 2026, in Glasgow. Abstracts due by March 31, 2026. Register for the conference here: evodevoconference26.com/registration. For details: amphioxus.unige.it #conference
- Join the Women in Evolutionary Biology II workshop from June 1-3, 2026, at the Max Planck Institute in Plön, Germany. Open to all genders. More info: workshops.evolbio.mpg.de/event/144/overview. Registration closes on Feb 20, 2026. #workshop
- Join Dr. Ylenia Chiari's team at the University of Nottingham as a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study epigenetics in captive adaptation. Apply by Feb 26, 2026: jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=ME… #postdoc
- The University of Helsinki seeks a postdoctoral researcher in Statistical Ecology. Apply by Feb 28, 2026. Salary €3800-4000/month. Details: helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science/…. #postdoc
- Prof. Golding, I'm inviting collaborators for the "Thermal Strategies in a Cosmopolitan Plant" project using Bidens pilosa to study temperature effects on various traits. Details: thermalecologyalliance.org/projects. Best, Cleber.
- PhD position available in invasion genomics studying Hemiptera pests' whole-genome diversity. Funded for 48 months, involves genomic analysis and wet-lab work. Apply to Biedrzycka@iop.krakow.pl. More info: https://www.iop.krakow.pl #phd
- Join the online course on Computational Pangenomics, 13-16 April. Learn to build and analyze pangenome graphs with expert-led sessions and hands-on exercises. Details at physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/c… #course
- A postdoctoral position in host-parasite interactions is available at Stockholm University. Candidates should have a relevant PhD and experience with genomic data. Apply by the deadline. Info: stephensonlab.com #postdoc
- NYU's Church Evolution Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Associate for projects in phylogenomic analysis of invertebrates, focusing on biodiversity. Apply by 8/31/2026. Salary: $62,500. Details: apply.interfolio.com/179354 #postdoc
- Postdoctoral position available in Human Paleogenomics at UNAM, Mexico, focusing on pre-Hispanic samples. Requires PhD and experience in genomic data analysis. Apply to fsanchez@liigh.unam.mx. More info: liigh.unam.mx/research-groups/ #postdoc
- A postdoctoral position in Evolutionary Ecology/Genomics is available at Stockholm University. Applicants must have a PhD and Drosophila experience. Apply by February 27, 2026. Details: rhonda.snook@zoologi.su.se #postdoc
- Uppsala University seeks an Assistant Professor in Biology (Ecology, Genetics, Organismal Biology, Cell Biology). Apply by 11 March 2026. More details: uu.se/en/about-uu/join-us… #job
- PhD position in population genomics and conservation at the University of Geneva. Fully funded for 4 years. Apply by email to Dr. Mathias Currat. More info: lifesciencesphd.unige.ch. #phd
- The STELLAR Research Group at the University of Lodz is offering a PhD position in amphibian thermal physiology, focusing on cold adaptation. Interested candidates can apply via email. More info: philippekok.com/stellar-research-group/ #phd
- Join Richard Michod from the University of Arizona on Jan 28, 2026, discussing evolutionary transitions in individuality and fitness reorganization in multicellular life. More info: philinbiomed.cnrs.fr/event/richard-micho… #conference
- Join our online series on atypical reproductive modes and non-Mendelian inheritance, Tuesdays at 3 p.m. CET. More info & sign-up: tinyurl.com/EvoRepro Best, Schwander Group, University of Lausanne. #conference
- Join the Instats seminar on February 12, exploring Exploratory Analysis of Complex Datasets with ChatGPT 2.0. Ideal for evolutionary biology and genetics research! Sign up: instats.org/seminar/exploratory… #course #workshop
- UCL is hiring a Research Fellow in computational phylogenomics. Positions for method developers and data analysts are available. Apply by 9 Feb 2026. Details: ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-… #postdoc
- The University of Kansas seeks a postdoc in Evolutionary Genomics for a project on gene expression in mice. Strong candidates have a PhD and relevant research experience. Contact Katya Mack at katya.mack@ku.edu. More info: www.katyamack.com. #postdoc
- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a 2-year Population Biology Postdoctoral Fellowship, starting September 1, 2026. Applications open March 1, 2026. Details at biosci.unl.edu/research-areas. #postdoc
- UNC Charlotte seeks a postdoc in Cnidarian genomics and immunity for an NSF-funded project. Requirements include a relevant PhD and expertise in sequence data analysis. More details: jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/66089. #postdoc
- Post-doc position open in 2026 at UVMB Budapest to study the effects of global change on parental care in shorebirds. PhD in life sciences required. Apply via email to Grant McDonald: grant.mcdonald@univet.hu. More info: univet.hu/en/about/staff/mcdo…. #job
- Applications are open for a 4-year PhD position on "Genetic load and adaptive potential of European bison" at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland. Seek candidates with interest in genomics. Apply by 30 April 2026. More info: evobio.web.amu.edu.pl #phd
- Join the symposium "The genetic basis of evolutionary rescue" at SMBE 2026 in Copenhagen (June 28 - July 2). Submit abstracts by Feb 3. More info: https://smbe2026.org. Organizers: Matthew Osmond & Hildegard Uecker. #conference
- Join our online course "Introduction to Machine Learning with R" (16-20 Feb) to analyze biological data. Limited seats available! More details: physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/c… #course
- Two fully funded PhD positions in Computational Biology are available at Charles University, Prague, focusing on genetic code evolution. Apply by March 31, 2026. More inf… natur.cuni.cz/en/biology/departme… #phd
- The SMBE 2026 Conference will be in Copenhagen, 28 June - 2 July. Abstracts are due by 3 February 2026. Details: smbe2026.org/abstracts/ Organizing committee, Tom Gilbert #conference
- Transmitting Science offers the "Introduction to Bayesian Inference in Practice" course (10th edition) led by Dr. Silvestro & Dr. Andermann. Learn Bayesian methods for biologi… transmittingscience.com/courses/statistics-… #course
- Apply now for the Introduction to Viral Bioinformatics course from June 15-19, 2026, in Glasgow, UK. Learn key bioinformatics skills from experts. More info: bioinformatics.cvr.ac.uk/training/introducti… #course
- Postdoctoral position in evolutionary genomics of sex chromosomes in anurans at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Apply by 03/10/2026: jobs.vub.be/job/Elsene-Postdoct… #postdoc
- The HIFMB seeks a postdoc for coral population genomics and conservation genetics. Candidates with a PhD in related fields and skills in programming are encouraged to apply. More info: hifmb.de #postdoc
- PhD position in population genetics of Caribbean corals at HIFMB. Ideal candidates have a master's in marine biology, and strong molecular skills. Apply by Feb 15, 2026. More info: baumslab.org #phd
- Submit abstracts for the "Gene editing as a driver of evolution" symposium at SMBE 2026 by Feb 2 at smbe2026.org/abstracts/. Share insights on gene technologies and ethical considerations! #conference
- Deadline for abstracts is February 3 for SMBE 2026 on AI and ML in molecular evolution. Join the symposium "Powers and pitfalls of AI." Copenhagen, Jun 28-Jul 02, 2026. More info: smbe2026.org/programme #conference
- Join the symposium "Evolution of gene regulation" at the SMBE meeting in Copenhagen, June 28-July 2. Abstracts due by Feb 3. Details: smbesymposium.com/evolregulation. #conference
- Postdoctoral Fellow position in Population Genomics at UNBC, Canada. Lead research on wolf ecology, health, and genomic diversity. More info: tinyurl.com/5t56kwx7. Contact: Jamie.Gorrell@unbc.ca. #postdoc
