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Jarno Vanhatalo @jarnovanhatalo.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher in statistics to develop methods for analyzing large scale biodiversity and ecosystem function data at the University of Helsinki.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to do advanced Bayesian modeling with direct link to real world applications.

Research Centre For Ecological Change @rececochange.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Post doc! Want to join our team?

We are looking for 3 post docs in biodiversity science, genetic indicator assessment, and ecological statistics for a fixed term of 2 years!

Come unravel the drivers and consequences of global change on biodiversity with us!

DL 24.9.
#universityofhelsinki

3 Post doc positions in biodiversity science, genetic indicator assessment and ecological statistics

jobs.helsinki.fi

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Aug 31

Realising how old one must be to get this joke is slightly depressing. <waves to fellow Gen X'ers>

(Before you look it up: 1986)

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Hannah Shelley, MLIS (Metadata, Lattes & Impostor Syndrome) @hannahshelley.bsky.social · Aug 13

Since search is dead, how soon do you think Google Scholar is headed for the Google Graveyard? I'm betting it's soon, and academia is NOT prepared

Google Scholar Is Doomed

Academia built entire careers on a free Google service with zero guarantees. What could go wrong?

hannahshelley.neocities.org

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Aug 12

If you have expertise in AI/statistical/data analytics research methods and an interest in environmental urban research, the NERC GALLANT project might be the place for you! Now recruiting for a Research Associate - closing date 15 September.
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

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Heather Ferguson @drheatherferg.bsky.social · Jul 8

We will never get gender equality and pay equity in academia until this issue of under acknowledged and under recognised service and pastoral support is addressed.

Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · Jul 7

In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Being Too Helpful At Work Can Hurt Your Career—Here’s How To Say No

Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.

www.forbes.com

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Luca Nelli @lucanelli.bsky.social · Jul 7

🚨 PhD opportunity!
Join us at @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk to explore how forest restoration & rewilding shape tick-borne disease risk across Scotland 🇬🇧 and the Italian Dolomites 🇮🇹.
Fieldwork, modelling, One Health focus.
Apply by 28 July 2025 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

REstoring forest ecosystems for BiodiveRsity and healTH (REBIRTH) at University of Glasgow on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - REstoring forest ecosystems for BiodiveRsity and healTH (REBIRTH) at University of Glasgow, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Jun 28

Let's hope none of the C-level people from Tennent's were there...

Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Jun 27

Interesting new addition to the spatial ecology toolset...

Methods in Ecology and Evolution @methodsinecoevol.bsky.social · Jun 20

📖Published📖

Authors present the adm R package, developed to support the construction of abundance-based species distribution models , including data preparation, model fitting, prediction and model exploration 🌍 🧪 Read the article here 👇

buff.ly/sXjdv8o

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · May 28

I think most people at my university would kill for an office that large! Very nice; zen vibes.

Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · May 28

I, too, was wondering why I was getting up at 05:40 for such an early start... and I live in Glasgow (technically, although on the fringe). I can only assume it was to mimic the Scandinavian work day which starts at 8 and ends at 4.

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · May 25

Does this mean I need to update my "natural alliance" T-shirt?

Woman wearing a T-shirt depicting Chris Packham and George Monbiot with the text "Packham & Monbiot - a natural alliance"

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Ecological Data Science @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social · May 15

📣🚨📣Deadline extended to 6th June 2025! 📣🚨📣
Applications are still open for our MSc+PhD scholarships in Ecological Data Science available to those from underrepresented groups. This offers fully funded MSc (full UK fees and UKRI stipend) followed by entry to our 4-year PhD programme.

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bes-quantitativegroup @bes-quantitative.bsky.social · Apr 30

📣 Job Vacancy 📣

The University of St Andrews is seeking to enhance its research strength in Statistics by appointing a new Chair in Statistical Ecology. Closing date 21/07/2025.

www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...

Professor in Statistics (Chair) - AC2503LS

Professor in Statistics (Chair) - AC2503LS, School of Mathematics and Statistics Salary: Competitive Start Date: January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter , <p style="text-align: justify;"><span...

www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk

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Max Farrell @maxfarrell.bsky.social · Apr 28

One week left to apply! Please use the University of Glasgow portal to suit your applications! (Link on the right side of findaphd post)

Max Farrell @maxfarrell.bsky.social · Mar 18

Come do a PhD with me using LLMs and comparative methods to understand the emergence of companion animal viruses! 🧠☠️🕸️🐕🐈🖥️

Fully funded 3.5 year PhD based at @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk and @cvrinfo.bsky.social supervised by myself, Margaret Hosie, and Willie Weir

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Comparative study of tropism and emergence of virulent companion animal viruses using AI-powered text mining at University of Glasgow on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Comparative study of tropism and emergence of virulent companion animal viruses using AI-powered text mining at University of Glasgow, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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Jens-Christian Svenning @jcsvenning.bsky.social · Apr 24

🚨Postdoc opportunity @econovoau.bsky.social 🌍
Help forecast how rising ecological novelty reshapes #biodiversity & #vegetation 🌿 Work at the interface of species distribution models & dynamic global vegetation models 🌐🍃♨️- based in Aarhus, Denmark shorturl.at/t45JT #ecology #ecologyjob #macroecology

2-yr postdoc on Forecasting Biosphere-Scale Effects of Ecological Novelty Using Species Distribution and Vegetation Models - Vacancy at Aarhus University

Vacancy at Department of Biology - Ecoinformatics and Biodiversity, Aarhus University

shorturl.at

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Dr Euan Bennet @dreuanbennet.bsky.social · Apr 12

Scottish Grand National:

23 starters.
8 finishers.
2 horse fatalities.

How long can horse racing retain its social licence to operate while these sort of results happen in the highest profile races. Preventable risks on race day that are not being minimised. Risk management is a welfare priority.

Fatalities in Scottish Grand National 'carnage' include last year's winner

Last year’s winner Macdermott was one of two fatalities in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday

www.thenational.scot

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Apr 10

Precocious Strathclyde bluebell will not wait for May; suspects beech trees will spring early this year.

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Hannah Coburn @hannahecoburn.bsky.social · Mar 24

Any day now, ducklings will begin to appear, and we need your help to monitor them. We are asking for records of mallard broods anywhere in the UK this year to help us understand how many ducklings make it to adulthood. Submit your sightings here: citsci.org/projects/ducklingwatch
Please share!

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Mar 3

The subtle switch that happens when a dual national lands in an EU airport and stops being a British passport person to instead become a burgundy passport person...

It's lovely to see the European flag flying next to il Tricolore all over Rome. 🇪🇺 🇮🇹

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Jan 22

Applications are now open for the October 2025 intake of the Leverhulme DTP in Ecological Data Science. Five fully funded PhDs and a "Masters plus PhD" option for eligible students. Apply by 07 March. Read about this year's projects here: ecological-data-science.github.io

Group photo of Leverhulme Ecological Data Science PIs and doctoral candidates, October 2024

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Jan 17

Guest speaker Håvard Rue talking about Variational Bayes at @uofglasgow.bsky.social School of Maths & Stats today.

Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Jan 13

A song about nature and a winter full moon... Seeking an instinctual, wild solitude in the dark nights of the season.

Christine Duffield - Wolf's Moon

YouTube video by Chris Duffield

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Dec 24

This made me a bit nostalgic for the days of rummaging around in Oracle databases. Sharing for any DBAs and SQL nerds out there:

He's making a database,
He's sorting it twice,
SELECT * FROM contacts WHERE behaviour = "nice"
SQL Clause is coming to town

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Chris Duffield @christineduffield.bsky.social · Dec 7

Another sensational @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social Christmas party with fun, food and dancing! Our hosts Pat and Neil looked spectacular in their Indian wedding attire.

Christmas party scene in the Hunterian Zoology Museum with lots of people and a buffet table

The Christmas party hosts Pat and Neil dressed in traditional Indian garb which was worn for a recent wedding in India

Community brass band "Brass, Aye?" dressed in gold and sparkles, playing funky tunes in the Museum

Scene from the Hunterian Zoology Museum with people dancing to the brass band

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Tom Morrison @morrisontom.bsky.social · Dec 3

Since 2016 we have been fortunate to host Tanzanian conservation leaders thru the Karimjee MSc Conservation scholarship at the Univ Glasgow, a full ride 2-year scholarship, generously supported by a local Tanzanian NGO the Karimjee Foundation. Please help us spread the word to potential applicants!

Announcement for a Conservation scholarship for Tanzanian nationals at the University of Glasgow, deadline January 5, 2025

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