Since I started as Editor-in-Chief American Naturalist >1 year ago, I learned a lot about the journal - things I didn’t know & common misconceptions I learned about when talking to colleagues. So, I figured I’d share what I know & keep learning. To keep it all in one place, let's make a🧵

I'm looking for a postdoc interested in convergent evolution in insect biosynthetic pathways! Please fell free to reach out to me with any questions. indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/22720

The Accorsi Lab 🐌 will open this Spring UC Davis to study the development and regeneration of the Apple Snail visual system 🐌.

We are hiring a tech to join us in creating a collaborative and inclusive environment and exploring cool biology!

Apply here: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06290

We released a new version of ToxTrac, our free animal-tracking software! The update introduces a brand-new Advanced Detection model featuring Pre-processing, Background Subtraction, Thresholding, Post-processing and Filters

Free download and updates here: sourceforge.net/projects/toxtr…

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Fun announcement this morning. A testament to all the fantastic folks I’ve had the privilege of working with in the lab!

We hosted an EVE scholar in our lab last summer and it was such a fun experience for everyone! Definitely recommend this program for all Biological Sciences undergrads!

Are you a UC Davis undergrad interested in bird flight? Come join us! Applications close on Jan 31st.

Happy to announce two PhD positions in fish ecophysiology 📣

Fully funded, fun fish temperature physiology, supervision by me, Shaun Killen, Natalie Pilakouta! Naturvetenskap/GU

Please spread the word 🙏

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It is often assumed that correlations btwn metabolic rate and behaviour can cause indirect selection. By examining numerous behaviours, our paper by Amélie Crespel shows when this 'phenotypic gambit' is incorrect & why genetic correlations are needed: royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.10…

My lab at University of South Florida is looking for a postdoc to collaborate on a project on the evolution of poison frog color, behavior, and learning. I will be at #SICB2024 to chat - come join us 😀
Details on how to apply: shorturl.at/uwxIU
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A couple weeks ago I saw a post about a new paper on adaptive radiation in .... protists? Something about how key innovations let them radiate? Would love to include this in my intro eco/evo course on speciation events but cannot find it again for the life of me. HELP?!

Absolutely commendable work here! And I couldn't agree more with his take-home message:
'1 - Document and upload ALL of your code. A lot of journals require this to publish, but be sure anyone can take your data from start to finish without filling in any gaps.'