Heidi Goodrich-Blair

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The Budke Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee (http://jmbudke.github.io/) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work on an NSF-funded project. This project is investigating morphological evolution in a phylogenetic context using moss plants as the experimental system. The research responsibilities will include (1) assembling morphological datasets using the literature and herbarium specimens, (2) compiling DNA sequence datasets from publicly available resources and laboratory-based methods using herbarium specimens, and (3) combining these data to analyze the evolution of morphological structures across a phylogeny. Opportunities will also be available to develop novel research questions focusing on the functional morphology, physiology, and evolution of the parent-offspring relationship in mosses. Supervising and mentoring undergraduate researchers in both the laboratory and herbarium will be required. An additional aim of this project is to build awareness of and appreciation for plants and botanical natural history collections. As part of the team, the postdoc will participate in hands-on outreach events, such as Darwin Day. The postdoc will also co-lead a May-term course for undergraduate students on collections-based research. Apply by 17 August 2025 for full consideration.

Looking for a #postdoc position in evolutionary biology?
Come join the Budke Lab @utknoxville.bsky.social! Read more about the lab jmbudke.github.io & apply here fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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#Postdocposition #PostdocOpportunity

Evolutionary Genomics, Assistant Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Fall 2026 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville: Knoxville Academic Units: College of Arts and Sciences: Division of Natural Sciences & Mathematics: Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Open date: July 28, 2025 Description The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary Genomics. We invite applicants whose research leverages modern genomic tools and statistical approaches to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology. We are particularly interested in candidates working on functional and evolutionary genomics in any system—plant, microbe, or animal (including humans)—who bring innovative, integrative approaches to large-scale genomic data analysis. [more on description excluded due to character limit on bsky: please see ad at https://apply.interfolio.com/170735 ] Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or a related field at the time of appointment and should demonstrate a strong record of scientific accomplishment, including peer-reviewed publications. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to effective and modern teaching practices are required. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 19, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Interested applicants should submit via Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/170735) a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two-page statement of research accomplishment and plans, two-page description of teaching experiences and interests, and contact information of at least three individuals who could write letters of reference. Please direct any questions to the search chair, Dr. Elizabeth Derryberry (ederryb1@utk.edu).

Tenure-track faculty job in Evolutionary Genomics in my department, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at U of Tennessee, Knoxville.

• Any system (even humans)
• Interdisciplinary, collaborative folks welcomed
• Review starts Sep 19, 2025
• Details at apply.interfolio.com/170735

#AcademicSky

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Thanks Dr. Berg for keeping JayB's feet to the fire

“…the nation’s policymakers are losing their ability to make evidence-based decisions, and the public is losing the ability to hold them accountable for their results. ..Who knows if the country will be able to rebuild that measurement capacity in the future. For now, the loss is incalculable.”

Never in one million years did I think my research soapbox of “MEASURE MATTERS, YOU GOONS!!” would collide with my political soapbox of “THIS IS FASCISM”, but in 2025 all things are possible.

Here we are:

My first conference ever was at IPAM as an undergrad, bringing me into scientific research.

When I branched out into new topics, my first conference as new faculty was also at IPAM.

My R35 was suspended. A lot of personal feelings, but more I worry for the future of the country.

Thanks for the gift link!

“Trump’s interference in the sciences is something new. It shares features with the science-damaging policies of Stalin and Hitler, says David Wootton, a historian of science at the University of York…. he told me: “This is an unparalleled destruction from within.”

Join our 31 Days of Action for science now! — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE Help add to the pressure on Congress to ensure ZERO CUTS TO SCIENCE in the 2026 Budget Battle this fall.

🚨ACTION OF THE DAY🚨
@standupforscience.bsky.social

Day 2! Two options:

1. Attend a @50501movement.bsky.social Protest! (Link in their bio)

2. Share our 31 Days of Action
w/ a listserv, dept, signal chat, union, your lab, or group chat!

#31Days

www.standupforscience.net/31-days-of-a...

However, I don't disagree that the scientific and publishing communities should work together to try to find some way of marking such papers so that no one at this point will read the earlier paper and base future experiments on the incorrect interpretation contained therein.

/fin

When the FDA Commissioner goes on TV to elevate an unverified anecdote about a "friend's parent" dying from a COVID vaccine—while ignoring safety data from 1M+ people published 48 hours earlier—we have an institutional problem. This misleading rhetoric is deeply irresponsible. 🧵

This is so cool!

📣 New paper alert! Just out in Cell Reports! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40644298/
Thrilled to share that we have discovered a brand-new anti-phage defense system! Bacteria have evolved various defense strategies (CRISPR etc) to counter phage attacks. We found a new one - fascinating and dramatic
⚔️🦠❄️🔬

I couldn't resist

It has taken medical science 200 years to advance humans to the point where people are so healthy and living so long that they can deny that science and medicine is what got us here.

As stressful as it is to run a laboratory in the US right now, my thoughts are often with the NIH staff living in the awful chaos trying to preserve the whole enterprise. I’m grateful for every moment they choose not to give up. These people are the only thing keeping it from entirely collapsing.

Chalk the Walk! EVERYWHERE! Bring your message of democracy to your towns' (public) sidewalks with . . . CHALK! This is an independent, nationwide action. No groups, no sign-ups -- just DO IT! Take photos and post with #ChalktheWalk (Vermonters - use #ChalktheWalkVT -- other States can do your own hashtags!)

Chalk the Walk! EVERYWHERE!
Bring your message of democracy to your towns' (public) sidewalks with. . . CHALK!
This is an independent, nationwide action.
No groups, no sign-ups - just DO IT!
Take photos and post with #ChalktheWalk
(Vermonters - use #ChalktheWalkVT
other States do your own hashtags!)

🧪BREAKING: NIH has laid out 5 options for funding publications costs on grants (yes, FIVE!). This is hugely impactful.

Make your opinions known by September 15, fellow scientists.
🧪
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

🌊❄️🧪 🇦🇶 Please share:

We have learned that the National Science Foundation is moving ahead with plans to decommission the U.S. Research Vessel/Ice Breaker Nathaniel B. Palmer this October.

If you care about Antarctic research, please read on (1/n)

NIH Budget Cuts Are a Setback for American Science As a declaration of national priorities, the White House’s blueprint sends a troubling signal.

~40% of research funding could be slashed. Labs dismantled. Scientists silenced. Experts warn this will hobble public health, medical innovation, and America’s global leadership

Support the brave #NIH employees that spoke out in the #BethesdaDeclaration here: zurl.co/pKveJ

zurl.co/1navO

harry potter is surrounded by a bunch of letters falling on the floor . ALT: harry potter is surrounded by a bunch of letters falling on the floor .

Some sweet people have been sending physical cards and letters to the Bethesda Declaration signers. This is so kind and meaningful.

It would be GREAT if they received more. Cards can be sent to

Ian Morgan
NIGMS
45 Center Dr, MSC 6200
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200

Ian will share them with the signers.

As research continues to be attacked (destroyed) elsewhere, European countries are installing new programs to attract researchers from around the world. Here is one from Ireland (deadline in October):
www.researchireland.ie/funding/glob...

Didn't have the bandwidth to travel internationally for #2025ISMPMI, but I would have liked to share our biophysics story on Ralstonia's goopy biofilms.

Most biofilms are sticky, but #Ralstonia makes a unique exopolysaccharide that makes their biofilms highly mobile.

EPS-I gives Ralstonia wings!

«Nothing in plant-microbe interactions makes sense except in the light of microbe-microbe interactions » @teamthomma.bsky.social #2025ISMPMI

Recommend dropping @savensf.bsky.social a follow and subscribing to their newsletter!

Don’t want someone to post? Make that clear at the beginning and/or on specific slides by including a no photos or no posting icon.

I know I try not to post too much info about unpublished work, but my general goal is to share & promote the work. So it’s good to know when people don’t want me to!

Going to a conference and hope someone posts about your talk? Make it easy for the posters!!

Tips:
1. Include your handle at beginning and end
2. Make clear what is published/not
3. Have a conclusions slide with key message
4. Highlight new preprint or publication if relevant

#AcademicSky 🦠🧪🧬

Prophages block cell surface receptors to preserve their viral progeny - Nature Zip promotes the accumulation of free phages in bacterial lysogen communities, safeguarding phage progeny.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

i haven't said much about it recently but, in case you were wondering, the experience of being an nsf center director right now is still an unspeakable horror beyond anything i could have possibly imagined 👍

Billboard beside road with text that reads: WHEN DID FIRING PARK RANGERS, SCIENTISTS, AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS BECOME A BETTER IDEA THAN SIMPLY TAXING BILLIONAIRES?

We seriously need a crowdfunding campaign to put a billboard up like this everywhere