The Department of Complex Biological Interactions is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in exploring predation-induced behavioral and physiological responses in C. elegans. Predator-prey interactions significantly shape prey behavior as species adapt to evade capture. Our lab has established the C. elegans–Arthrobotrys oligospora system as a model for studying predator-prey dynamics and coevolution. Previous work in our lab has shown that, when trapped by the nematode-trapping fungus A. oligospora, C. elegans rapidly enters a quiescence state mediated by the activation of two sleep-inducing neurons, ALA and RIS. Additionally, we have profiled the transcriptomes of C. elegans trapped by A. oligospora, identifying several gene families responsive to predation stress (Lin et al., bioRxiv). This project aims to further elucidate the functions of these genes and investigate how predation influences behavioral and physiological adaptations in nematodes, as well as drives the evolution of specific gene families in their genomes. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular biology, behavioral genetics, or evolutionary biology, with experience in transcriptomic or genomic analyses preferred. Strong collaborative skills are essential for success in this interdisciplinary team.