Kyle J McCulloch (he/him)

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!

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...

No one ever told me north central Florida is so beautiful! #ichetuckneesprings

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…

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.

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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...

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#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."
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@aidemm.bsky.social & @kypodseyepods.bsky.social

🧵: 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 -

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!

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

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

Thanks Bob!

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! 🪸🐙🦑🪱🐚🐌🦀

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!

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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)!

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

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”

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 👀🪼

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

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.

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

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...