We are looking for a post-doc with interests in the evolutionary ecology of host-parasite interactions. Work across projects linking sex-specific adaptation, global change biology, or invasion biology as per http://lab.mattdhall.com/publications. A doctoral qualification in empirical ecology, evolutionary biology or a closely related field, an excellent track record of referred research publications in high impact journals and experience in empirical research using cutting-edge quantitative approaches is required. See details at:

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/623002/research-fellow

We, The Evolutionary Ecology and Infectious Disease Research Group, are seeking a Research Assistant to assist with the research services to support the operations of the group and delivery of evolutionary and ecological research program outcomes. A degree in ecology or evolutionary biology with subsequent relevant experience with laboratory research, as well as experience with invertebrate and algae stock maintenance, molecular skills, and laboratory and field-work is required. Unlike the post-doc advert, this role is limited to Australian or New Zealand residents with an Honours or Masters degree. Start date is as soon as possible.

See details at: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/623003/research-officer

Multiple fully-funded PhD positions are available to work in our group on themes broadly related to evolutionary ecology and health. Using species of Daphnia and their associated pathogens as powerful experimental model, the successful candidates will work closely with Matt and his collaborators to develop projects that explore how global change and infectious disease interact to influence population persistence; the role of males and females in the evolution of pathogen virulence; and, how invasion fronts can accelerate or hamper the spread of infectious disease (or suggest another).

At least four years ago I starting working on this while in the lab of Dieter Ebert. A move back home, staring a lab from scratch, and some life distractions, pushed out working on the final draft for a long time. Now it is out. Motivated by much of the work done in Dieters lab by the likes of Frida Ben-ami, David Duneau, and Pepijn Luijckx, this review explores how the organisation of the infection process itself may modify the evolution of disease. Here are some musing on the paper....

After much construction and planning (and some delays), we have finally moved into our new lab space at Monash University. The work area is also part of a larger shared lab space. Our new lab mates are now the groups of Kay Hodgins (ecological genomics, zoology.ubc.ca/~hodgins/people.html) and Beth McGraw (vector biology, vectorbiologygroup.com). Photos within...