Abstract. Sexual communication allows individuals to find and choose a mate, but also to avoid hybridization with individuals from different species. Sexua

Opportunities Below are the positions currently open in our lab. Fully-funded PhD position The project aims to understand rapid evolution and adaptation in white butterflies flying at high elevatio…

The reed leafhopper has evolved rapidly from a reed grass specialist into a dangerous pest that attacks important crops such as sugar beets, potatoes, carrots and onions, as well as reeds. It lives in...

Effective, efficient, and fair peer reviewing Ben Bond-Lamberty Based on a presentation at the AGU Early Career Scientist Workshop, 2019 1

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

Are you an expert in animal behavior? Do you have experience working with birds? The Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) is looking for a motivated researcher to investigate the ro...

iCASE projects for academic year 2026-2027 line_divider.png Project: Understanding cellulose digestion by cryo-EM structure of cellulose microfibril-enzyme complexes Project reference: ICS-BIO-PD26 S...

Context:The ARDECO project, funded under the Strategic Action Plan for Anticipating the Potential European Withdrawal of Active Substances and for the Development of Alternative Crop Protection Techniques (PARSADA), aims to structure and equip French research in chemical ecology, in order to accelerate the development of biocontrol solutions against insect crop pests. The objective is to identify, characterise, and validate volatile organic compounds (pheromones, kairomones) that modulate the behavior of agricultural pests. As part of this effort, INRAE is hiring an Assistant Engineer to support behavioural and chemical ecology experiments involving insect species targeted by the project. Missions:As a member of the iEES-Paris laboratory, you will contribute to:Conducting behavioural assays to test insect responses to volatile organic compounds (e.g., pheromones, kairomones)Performing volatile collections from plants and insects for chemical analysesEnsuring precise data collection and analysis of experiments, rigorous documentation, discussing results with colleagues, and preparing reports on the obtained resultsParticipating in insect rearing and maintaining colonies under controlled laboratory conditions We offer: A direct role in a national strategic project, bringing together academic research, technical institutes, and private sector actors (see https://iees-paris.fr/lancement-du-projet-parsada-ardeco/)A high-level research environment at the crossroads of functional genomics, neurophysiology, and applied ecology in a well recognised international and inclusive teamOpportunities for skills development and contract extension depending on project progression

Emily Burdfield-Steel, Cristina Ottocento, Miriam Furlanetto, Bibiana Rojas, Ossi Nokelainen, Johanna Mappes This is a plain language summary of a Functional Ecology research article which can be f…