Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
@kypodseyepods.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at University of Florida, Dept. of Biology
evolution • development • neurophysiology • behavior • light sensing systems
Lab Website: https://mcculloch.biology.ufl.edu
evolution • development • neurophysiology • behavior • light sensing systems
Lab Website: https://mcculloch.biology.ufl.edu
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University of Florida - Details - Postdoctoral Associate
explore.jobs.ufl.edu
I am looking for a postdoc! Please share with Evo-devo-neuro-sensory people who might be interested.
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
Resharing - Less than two weeks left until applications are reviewed - Go apply and share with anyone who might be looking!
I am looking for a postdoc! Please share with Evo-devo-neuro-sensory people who might be interested.
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
University of Florida - Details - Postdoctoral Associate
explore.jobs.ufl.edu
September 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Resharing - Less than two weeks left until applications are reviewed - Go apply and share with anyone who might be looking!
Thanks Luis! Come work with marine squishies and light sensing!
July 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thanks Luis! Come work with marine squishies and light sensing!
I am looking for a postdoc! Please share with Evo-devo-neuro-sensory people who might be interested.
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
University of Florida - Details - Postdoctoral Associate
explore.jobs.ufl.edu
July 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I am looking for a postdoc! Please share with Evo-devo-neuro-sensory people who might be interested.
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
We have multiple projects available so don't feel like you are not qualified to apply if you don't check every single box on the job ad!
Apply here: explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/53...
No one ever told me north central Florida is so beautiful! #ichetuckneesprings
June 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
No one ever told me north central Florida is so beautiful! #ichetuckneesprings
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ICYMI: After years of hearing complaints that it's hard to get good career advice in marine biology, I assembled an expert panel to answer your questions about graduate school, where to find jobs, what skills are needed, and much, much more.
🦑🧪🌎🦈🐟
🦑🧪🌎🦈🐟
Marine Biology Career Advice
You asked us questions about marine biology careers, and our panel of experts answered them! In April, I solicited your questions about careers in marine biology, and we received nearly 100 questio…
www.southernfriedscience.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
ICYMI: After years of hearing complaints that it's hard to get good career advice in marine biology, I assembled an expert panel to answer your questions about graduate school, where to find jobs, what skills are needed, and much, much more.
🦑🧪🌎🦈🐟
🦑🧪🌎🦈🐟
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
Our bryozoan paper is out in @genomeresearch.bsky.social! Led by @tomlewin.bsky.social, we report genome shuffling across the phylum and synteny evidence for the Lophophorata hypothesis. Grateful to John Bishop @thembauk.bsky.social and the DToL project for sharing openly!
doi.org/10.1101/gr.2...
doi.org/10.1101/gr.2...
January 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Our bryozoan paper is out in @genomeresearch.bsky.social! Led by @tomlewin.bsky.social, we report genome shuffling across the phylum and synteny evidence for the Lophophorata hypothesis. Grateful to John Bishop @thembauk.bsky.social and the DToL project for sharing openly!
doi.org/10.1101/gr.2...
doi.org/10.1101/gr.2...
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
SICB journal- ICB's blog
#Art #Science Communication at SICB 2025
"...we must strive to share our results with a broad audience. . Art is a powerful tool for science communication."
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/a...
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@aidemm.bsky.social & @kypodseyepods.bsky.social
#Art #Science Communication at SICB 2025
"...we must strive to share our results with a broad audience. . Art is a powerful tool for science communication."
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/a...
by
@aidemm.bsky.social & @kypodseyepods.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
SICB journal- ICB's blog
#Art #Science Communication at SICB 2025
"...we must strive to share our results with a broad audience. . Art is a powerful tool for science communication."
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/a...
by
@aidemm.bsky.social & @kypodseyepods.bsky.social
#Art #Science Communication at SICB 2025
"...we must strive to share our results with a broad audience. . Art is a powerful tool for science communication."
integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/a...
by
@aidemm.bsky.social & @kypodseyepods.bsky.social
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
🧵: I am getting texts on what scientists should do in this perilous and scary moment. My advice: your biggest power is to organize through your professional societies. A few ideas -
January 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
🧵: I am getting texts on what scientists should do in this perilous and scary moment. My advice: your biggest power is to organize through your professional societies. A few ideas -
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
Study section reviewer training cancelled this morning
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
www.science.org
January 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Study section reviewer training cancelled this morning
Interested in working on evo, devo, and/or neurophysio of opsin-expressing cells in Nematostella (and other squishy critters)?
I am looking for a postdoc this fall '25 and graduate students for '26 (apply by Dec. '25). If this is you please contact me even if uncertain, happy to start a convo!
I am looking for a postdoc this fall '25 and graduate students for '26 (apply by Dec. '25). If this is you please contact me even if uncertain, happy to start a convo!
January 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Interested in working on evo, devo, and/or neurophysio of opsin-expressing cells in Nematostella (and other squishy critters)?
I am looking for a postdoc this fall '25 and graduate students for '26 (apply by Dec. '25). If this is you please contact me even if uncertain, happy to start a convo!
I am looking for a postdoc this fall '25 and graduate students for '26 (apply by Dec. '25). If this is you please contact me even if uncertain, happy to start a convo!
Such a great symposium! Thank you to all the speakers, impressive level of excellent work. Looking forward to a bright future in cnidarian research!
#sicb2025 also a plug for the next #cnidofest in 2026!
@christyschnitz.bsky.social @ryanehulett.bsky.social @ostratodd.bsky.social
#sicb2025 also a plug for the next #cnidofest in 2026!
@christyschnitz.bsky.social @ryanehulett.bsky.social @ostratodd.bsky.social
Our symposium on Cnidarian sensory systems was a success! I am so happy to have had the chance to get together with all of the cnido folks ❤️ especially grateful for our amazing speakers and co-organizer @kypodseyepods.bsky.social #SICB2025
January 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Such a great symposium! Thank you to all the speakers, impressive level of excellent work. Looking forward to a bright future in cnidarian research!
#sicb2025 also a plug for the next #cnidofest in 2026!
@christyschnitz.bsky.social @ryanehulett.bsky.social @ostratodd.bsky.social
#sicb2025 also a plug for the next #cnidofest in 2026!
@christyschnitz.bsky.social @ryanehulett.bsky.social @ostratodd.bsky.social
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
I’m reposting the Bioluminescence and Biooptics starter kit after adding @kypodseyepods.bsky.social and a few new people. Let me know if you do work in these fields so I can add you to the list.
go.bsky.app/9wFuWB9
go.bsky.app/9wFuWB9
December 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM
I’m reposting the Bioluminescence and Biooptics starter kit after adding @kypodseyepods.bsky.social and a few new people. Let me know if you do work in these fields so I can add you to the list.
go.bsky.app/9wFuWB9
go.bsky.app/9wFuWB9
It's official! I'll be starting my lab at UF Department of Biology this January working on evolution of light-sensing systems and marine invertebrate biodiversity! 🪸🐙🦑🪱🐚🐌🦀
December 16, 2024 at 5:11 PM
It's official! I'll be starting my lab at UF Department of Biology this January working on evolution of light-sensing systems and marine invertebrate biodiversity! 🪸🐙🦑🪱🐚🐌🦀
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
Are you on an academic search committee, or know someone on one? Please take a look at this comprehensive set of suggestions to make the application process more inclusive for queer and trans folks!
So glad I could contribute my two cents to this work!
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
So glad I could contribute my two cents to this work!
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
Running a queer- and trans-inclusive faculty hiring process
ecoevorxiv.org
October 10, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Are you on an academic search committee, or know someone on one? Please take a look at this comprehensive set of suggestions to make the application process more inclusive for queer and trans folks!
So glad I could contribute my two cents to this work!
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
So glad I could contribute my two cents to this work!
ecoevorxiv.org/repository/v...
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
Hi all! I will soon be advertising for a postdoc to join my lab at UC Santa Cruz for early 2025. We are interested in understanding the genetic underpinnings of complex trait evolution, development and regeneration. Please share with your networks.
November 22, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Hi all! I will soon be advertising for a postdoc to join my lab at UC Santa Cruz for early 2025. We are interested in understanding the genetic underpinnings of complex trait evolution, development and regeneration. Please share with your networks.
A beautiful, many-eyed Polyorchis sp. I caught this summer at Friday Harbor Labs. All those red dots around the bell are little eyes (also called ocelli)!
November 8, 2024 at 9:39 PM
A beautiful, many-eyed Polyorchis sp. I caught this summer at Friday Harbor Labs. All those red dots around the bell are little eyes (also called ocelli)!
Feeding time! Nematostella vectensis (and all cnidarian) tentacles are covered in stinging cells called cnidocytes that harpoon and inject venom into their prey, in this case a drop of juvenile brine shrimp.
#nematostella #seaanemone #cnidocyte #cnidaria #marinebiology
#nematostella #seaanemone #cnidocyte #cnidaria #marinebiology
November 6, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Feeding time! Nematostella vectensis (and all cnidarian) tentacles are covered in stinging cells called cnidocytes that harpoon and inject venom into their prey, in this case a drop of juvenile brine shrimp.
#nematostella #seaanemone #cnidocyte #cnidaria #marinebiology
#nematostella #seaanemone #cnidocyte #cnidaria #marinebiology
Reposted by Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)
Gillman overturned the suspension. WTAF? Is the chancellor the king? That is ridiculous. We need a new investigation here. Believe the students! www.science.org/content/arti...
After suspension for sexual harassment, prominent biologist’s return to campus prompts dismay
University of California, Irvine graduate student reported Bruce Blumberg after conference trip she called “absolute nightmare”
www.science.org
July 10, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Gillman overturned the suspension. WTAF? Is the chancellor the king? That is ridiculous. We need a new investigation here. Believe the students! www.science.org/content/arti...
Getting ready for teaching at Friday Harbor! Found an eyed bell jelly today 👀🪼
July 13, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Getting ready for teaching at Friday Harbor! Found an eyed bell jelly today 👀🪼
Congrats to Starla and Malin presenting on two projects on Nematostella in the lab at the UMN undergraduate research symposium! #nematostella #undergradresearch #marinebiology #visualecology #animalbehavior #opsins
April 19, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Congrats to Starla and Malin presenting on two projects on Nematostella in the lab at the UMN undergraduate research symposium! #nematostella #undergradresearch #marinebiology #visualecology #animalbehavior #opsins
A lovely undergrad-led study is now out from our lab on wavelength-dependent swimming behavior in sea anemone larvae! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#seaanemone #marinelarvae #light #marinebiology #undergradresearch #visualecology #cnidaria #nematostella
#seaanemone #marinelarvae #light #marinebiology #undergradresearch #visualecology #cnidaria #nematostella
Larval swimming in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis is sensitive to a broad light spectrum and exhibits a wavelength‐dependent behavioral switch
Ecology & Evolution is a broad open access journal welcoming research in ecology, evolution, and conservation science, and providing a forum for evidence-based views.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
April 16, 2024 at 2:23 PM
A lovely undergrad-led study is now out from our lab on wavelength-dependent swimming behavior in sea anemone larvae! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
#seaanemone #marinelarvae #light #marinebiology #undergradresearch #visualecology #cnidaria #nematostella
#seaanemone #marinelarvae #light #marinebiology #undergradresearch #visualecology #cnidaria #nematostella
Great opportunity for a research-based summer course for grad students and upper-level undergrads! Learn all about and do functional genomics and marine invertebrate biodiversity in a beautiful place! Check it out and pass it on if you know people who might be interested! fhl.uw.edu/courses/cour...
March 1, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Great opportunity for a research-based summer course for grad students and upper-level undergrads! Learn all about and do functional genomics and marine invertebrate biodiversity in a beautiful place! Check it out and pass it on if you know people who might be interested! fhl.uw.edu/courses/cour...