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François Mallard
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Researcher in evolutionary ecology at IBENS (Paris)
"Experimental Evolutionary Genetics"
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Come and join our team! A 2-year postdoc position is available in our "Genome Evolution" department at Univ Paris Saclay. We want to play with phylogenetic models accounting for horizontal transfers of transposable elements. Application& details on the official portal: emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/U...
Object: Postdoc Position Building a phylogenetic model for horizontal transfers of transposable elements A postdoctoral position (24 months) is available to work at EGCE (Gif-sur-Yvette, France, CNRS / Université Paris-Saclay) from January 2026. Transposable elements (TEs) are repetitive DNA sequences capable of promoting their own mobility. They are widespread across the tree of life and often represent a substantial fraction of eukaryotic genomes. Beyond their ability to invade genomes, TEs are frequently reported to undergo horizontal transfer, enabling their colonization of new hosts. However, understanding and predicting how horizontal transfers shape the distribution of TEs among species is far from straightforward. In particular, estimates of transfer rates based on documented cases are both biased and approximate, since transfers occurring close to speciation events are virtually undetectable. This project aims to develop explicit phylogenetic models of TE evolution that incorporate horizontal transfers, and to use these models to obtain statistical estimates of key evolutionary dynamics of TE families across species (e.g., horizontal transfer and extinction rates). The postdoctoral project will focus on exploring the impact of horizontal transfers on the distribution of TE presence/absence among related species, using statistical and/or computational approaches. Context The position will be part of a 4-year collaborative project funded by the French National Agency (ANR). The research consortium gathers two departments (from Paris-Saclay university and from Université Lyon 1), and involves 7 Pls and 5 postdocs and PhD students devoted to distinct workpackages of the project. The postdoc will be based at EGCE, which is part of the Institute for Ecology and Evolution (IDEEV). The institute offers an exciting and active scientific life, it is located on the new research campus of Paris-Saclay, 35 km south of Paris. Relevant references Gilbert C et al. 2018. Horizontal acquisition of transposable elements and viral sequences: patterns and consequences. Cur. Opin. Genet. Dev. 49:15-24. Le Rouzic A et al. 2013. Reconstructing the Evolutionary History of Transposable Elements. Genome Biol. Evol. 5:77-86. Wallau GL et al. 2016. VHICA, a New Method to Discriminate between Vertical and Horizontal Transposon Transfer: Application to the Mariner Family within Drosophila. Mol Biol Evol 33:1094-1109. Profile We are looking for a motivated early career theoretical biologist, with a PhD in theoretical evolutionary biology. Skills in statistics, programming, bio-informatics, and phylogenetic models will be appreciated. Application Formal applications (CV and cover letter) have to be deposited on the CNRS job portal https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR9191-ARNLER-006/Default.aspx?lang=EN.
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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The Braendle Lab in Nice, France is hiring two postdocs to study nematode genetics, evolution, and ecology. Start Jan–Jul 2026. Deadline Nov 30, 2025. Apply: christian.braendle@univ-cotedazur.fr
September 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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📢 Postdoc Opportunity – Université Paris-Saclay
🌾🧬💻 Reproductive isolation between crops and their wild relatives
Candidates with PhD in evolutionary genomics & programming skills.
👉 Full description & how to apply: [https://moulon.inrae.fr/en/]
#Postdoc #EvolutionaryGenomics #Speciation
September 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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A PhD position is open at the Teotónio lab in Paris to study genetic assimilation in C. elegans. Applicants with a master's in evolutionary biology are preferred. Apply by 19 Sept 2025. More info: https://www.ibens.bio.ens.psl.eu/?rubrique28 #phd
Henrique Teotónio - IBENS - ENS
Henrique Teotónio - IBENS - ENS
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July 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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NEW REVIEW!

Experimental tests on the evolution of sex and recombination and their adaptive significance

Parée and Teotónio

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Experimental tests on the evolution of sex and recombination and their adaptive significance
Abstract. Sex and recombination generate genetic variation and facilitate adaptation by reducing selective interference, but they can also disrupt allelic
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May 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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There is still a few days to apply to this PhD offer! Come enjoy Paris and the "Jardin des Plantes" at the heart of it, while working on exciting science!
pdevillemereuil.bsky.social Pierre de Villemereuil @pdevillemereuil.bsky.social · Apr 8
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Interested in working on the evolution of genetic architecture 🧬 of complex traits using linked-read sequencing of thousands of common lizards 🦎 from a wild population and common garden experiment?

#evolution #genetics

Well, I have a PhD offer for you 👇
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ERC-funded PhD position available – Pierre de Villemereuil
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May 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Interested in the contribution of TEs to the evolution of regulatory pathways in plants? 2-year post-doc position open in URGI in Versailles!
jobs.inrae.fr/en/ot-23441
@johannconfais.bsky.social
Postdoctoral Scientist in Genomics / Bioinformatics
The laboratoryYou will be working in the Genomics-Info Resources Unit (URGI) at the INRAE Versailles site (https://urgi.versailles.inrae.fr/). This bioinformatics laboratory, which employs around twen...
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March 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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🚨 Applications Open! 🎓
The Master 2 EvoGEM offers training in computational & mathematical modelling to interpret evolutionary mechanisms from genomic data.
📍Taught in English in Paris (MNHN, PSL, Sorbonne Univ., Univ. Paris-Cité & Paris-Saclay)
🔹 Research in leading labs
🔗 Apply now: evogem.fr
Inter-institutional Master in evolutionary genetics
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February 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Excited to share the news that our article on the partition of variance of reaction norm with @lmchev.bsky.social has been recommended by @peercommunityin.bsky.social Evolutionary Biology: 👇🧵
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Partitioning the phenotypic and genetic variances of reaction norms
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January 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM