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William (Bill) Sutherland @billsutherland.bsky.social · 1d

Five-year research fellowship, based at Christ's College, Cambridge, for working at the intersection of biodiversity science and economics.
www.christs.cam.ac.uk/darwin-hamie...

Darwin-Hamied Senior Research Fellowship (stipendiary) in the Social Science of Biodiversity | Christs College Cambridge

www.christs.cam.ac.uk

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Rocketghoul ☠️🚀 @rocketgrrl.bsky.social · 3d

The amazing Elle Cordova with the Monster Slash.

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Pontus Skoglund @pontus-skoglund.bsky.social · 2d

PhD-opening in our ancient genomics lab this year, apply below!

We work on:
1. Genetic history integrated with archaeology and history
2. Natural selection and trait genetics
3. Evolutionary genomics of dogs and wolves
4. Ancient pathogen genomics
5. Hominin evolution and ancient proteomics

The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · 9d

Motivated graduates with backgrounds in biological or biomedical sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and/or computer science are invited to apply to our 4-year fully funded PhD programme.

Apply by 05 November 2025

www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-...

PhD students

Our PhD programme attracts the brightest scientific minds and is an opportunity for talented people to embark on their career in biomedical research.

www.crick.ac.uk

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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · 3d

The Animal #aDNA Research Community is looking for new members to its steering committee!

If you are an ECR and interested in the field, we would love to have you on board. We particularly would value committee representation from outside of Europe.

@aarc-community.bsky.social

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Lars Brudvig @lars-brudvig.bsky.social · 4d

Apply to become the next MSU EEB Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow!

These are two year positions with research stipend, working with 2+ MSU EEB faculty. Applications due 10 November 2025. More here:

eeb.msu.edu/initiatives/...

Postdoctoral Fellowship - Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

eeb.msu.edu

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Journal of Systematics and Evolution @journalsysevo.bsky.social · 8d

In this systematic performance evaluation of #STRUCTURE, the most popular #population clustering method, Xiao-Xu Pang and Da-Yong Zhang offer praise--but also caution.
Find out why!⬇️

doi.org/10.1111/jse....

#JSE #evolution #technology #systematics

A cautionary note on using STRUCTURE to detect hybridization in a phylogenetic context

Using simulations, we provide the first systematic evaluation of the performance of STRUCTURE under a variety of cross-species hybridization scenarios. We find that STRUCTURE performs well in identif...

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 9d

The Weir Lab at the University of Toronto seeks PhD students for Fall 2026 to study avian genomics and speciation. Competitive funding, diverse training, and a collaborative environment are offered. Apply: [email protected]. More info: https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~jweir/index.html #phd

Jason Weir's research page

www.utsc.utoronto.ca

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Daniel Ortiz-Barrientos @dortizba.bsky.social · 9d

Excited to share our new paper in
@GeneticsGSA
! We developed "Retriever," a novel method that enables high-quality genotype imputation in non-model organisms. 🧬 Congratulations to Charles on his first PhD paper!

Paper: doi.org/10.1093/gene...

A thread 🧵👇

Chimeric Reference Panels for Genomic Imputation

Abstract. Despite transformative advances in genomic technologies, missing data remains a fundamental constraint that limits the full potential of genomic

doi.org

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Dr Alex Bond @thelabandfield.bsky.social · 11d

We should do more in the UK for Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada.

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William (Bill) Sutherland @billsutherland.bsky.social · 12d

Are you a student studying ecology or conservation? Do you lecture ecology or conservation? I created this playlist for you and hope it is useful. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Conservation concepts for undergraduates and postgraduates - YouTube

Key concepts underpinning undergraduate ecology and conservation courses

youtube.com

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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · 13d

Very happy to see our pre-print on ancient Irish goat genetics on bioRxiv #aDNA #spiergorm

I want to acknowledge this was only possible through the work of the late Dr. Judith Findlater, along with Prof. Eileen Murphy at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

Old Goats: 3,000 years of genetic connectivity of the domestic goat in Ireland

The domestic goat likely first arrived to the island of Ireland as part of the introduction of agriculture approximately 5,900 years ago, and remains a part of the island's biocultural heritage. Howev...

www.biorxiv.org

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Debbie Leigh @debbiemleigh.bsky.social · 15d

Working in genetic diversity monitoring? Consider submitting an Abstract to the @worldbioforum.bsky.social session "Implementing and achieving the GBF goals and targets for genetic diversity"

🧪 🧬 ⚛️

#WBF2026 #geneticdiversity #KMGBF #biodiversity

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Sally Aitken 🇨🇦 @sallyaitken.bsky.social · 16d

We are searching for a Forest Ecophysiologist (tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor) to join the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry. Please share! Details are here: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs

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Gernot Segelbacher 🪶 🧬 @gsegelbacher.bsky.social · 17d

why we need genetic diversity
new paper out #consgen 🧪🦤🌏
doi.org/10.1002/pan3...

Genetic diversity is key to a nature‐positive future

Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

doi.org

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Corrie Moreau @corriemoreau.bsky.social · 22d

UPDATE: The 2025-2026 list of faculty and postdoc positions in ecology and evolutionary biology is out! Be sure to check out this active and helpful community run resources! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

ecoevojobs.net 2025-26

docs.google.com

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Dr Mark D. Scherz @markscherz.bsky.social · 26d

The @nhmdk.bsky.social is offering a #PhD position in collections-based taxonomic or similar research, ideally focused on 'dark taxa' occurring in Denmark. The call is a broad one. Get in touch with a relevant curator if you're interested! 🧪🐝🪰💐🪱
candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...

PhD fellowship in collection-based Natural History Research

Natural History Museum Denmark Faculty of SCIENCE University of Copenhagen   Natural History Museum Denmark invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in coll

candidate.hr-manager.net

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Heike Zimmermann @heikezimm.bsky.social · Sep 5

📣We seek a talented and enthusiastic postdoc - 3 yrs

Join our team at #GEUS, and use environmental genomics applied to marine sediment cores from the #Arctic to decipher past dynamics of toxic #phytoplankton species. 🌊❄️🧬

#protistsonsky #ancientDNA #PHATE

candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...

Postdoc in marine environmental DNA/sedimentary ancient DNA

The Department of Glaciology and Climate at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is looking for a talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral resear

candidate.hr-manager.net

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The Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative @thegsbi.bsky.social · Sep 9

Student Travel Grants for the GSB2026 Conference are DUE SEPTEMBER 15th‼️

Students who work on any aspect of soil biodiversity are encouraged to apply 🐛🦠🪱

Find the full call below 👇

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Mick Westbury @mick2474.bsky.social · Sep 9

🦣🍖🧬 Fully funded 3-yr PhD in palaeogenomics & bioinformatics! Help me push non-model palaeogenomes beyond their limits @DTU in Denmark.

Start: Feb 2026 (flexible)
Application deadline: 24 Oct 2025

For details click here: tinyurl.com/BioExtPhD

Reposts appreciated 😁

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Anna Brüniche-Olsen @annabruniche.bsky.social · Sep 8

🐢🧬 New paper on how climate shifts shaped turtle and tortoise populations over time 🐢🧬
Using whole genome sequencing and environmental niche modeling we reconstruct demographic history and suitable habitat for turtles and tortoises 🧵 #popgen #consgen doi.org/10.1111/1755...

Quaternary Habitat Fluctuations and Demographic Dynamics in Turtles Inferred From Environmental Niche Modelling and Whole Genome Data

Quaternary climatic fluctuations had a substantial influence on ecosystems, species distribution, phenology and genetic diversity, driving extinction, adaptation and demographic shifts during glacial...

doi.org

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Mick Westbury @mick2474.bsky.social · Sep 5

Excited to share that I’ve started as Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark! 🧑‍🎓

I also received an a NNF Emerging Investigator grant to use genomics + machine learning to study extinction.

👉 PhD & Postdoc positions coming soon — follow for updates!
Reposts appreciated 🙏

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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · Sep 5

I will be recruiting two PhDs for my ERC Project HERDPATH - let's discover out how livestock and pathogens evolved together using #aDNA. Projects will be animal or pathogen focused but will be in dialogue.

Details at my quaint website below. Deadline 3rd October.

kevingdaly.github.io

Ruminant Palaeogenomics - Kevin G. Daly: Ruminant Palaeogenomics

kevingdaly.github.io

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Andrés Cuervo @amcuervo.bsky.social · Sep 4

Must read www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

A Genomic Perspective on Species Delimitation | Annual Reviews

Genomic species delimitation is transforming how we understand and define species by enabling a process-oriented and efficient approach to identifying species boundaries. This review outlines the two ...

www.annualreviews.org

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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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Ryan Gutenkunst @ryangutenkunst.bsky.social · Sep 4

We all know hand-on learning is best. If you're a student interested in population genetics inference, compete in GHIST! ghi.st . You can even get started without installing any software using our webapps: ryangutenkunst-dadi-two-epoch.hf.space and ryangutenkunst-sweep-detection-dpi.hf.space .

A meme using the "Distracted Boyfriend" template showing a man in a blue plaid shirt (labeled "GRADUATE STUDENTS") looking back at a woman in a red dress (labeled "HANDS-ON GHIST COMPETITION EXPERIENCE") while walking with his girlfriend in light blue (labeled "THEORETICAL POP GEN COURSES"). The image satirizes graduate students being tempted by practical competition experience over theoretical population genetics coursework.

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