Romina Henriques
@henriquesro.bsky.social
She/her. Molecular ecologist, population genomics enthusiast, working on #PopGen in 🐟 🦈 in Southern Africa, and leading the Marine Genomics Group. Posting about #science, #fishes and #life
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We're excited to be recruiting an NIH funded postdoc to work in the Coop lab at UC Davis. We're specifically interested in candidates who are want to work at the intersection of human genetics, GWAS, and population genetics modeling. Please RT
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We're excited to be recruiting an NIH funded postdoc to work in the Coop lab at UC Davis. We're specifically interested in candidates who are want to work at the intersection of human genetics, GWAS, and population genetics modeling. Please RT
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Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Ian McKellen performs “The Strangers’ Case” speech from “Sir Thomas More” on Colbert.
🧪🧬🐠
Preprint alert: We adopt a cheap & rapid WGS protocol for vertebrate sized genomes, and use it to sequence nearly 1K whitefish genomes to low/med coverage for lake-wide pop genomics of adults + larvae for species assignment, habitat use, decline & selection: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
#PopGen
#PopGen
www.biorxiv.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
🧪🧬🐠
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Job alert:
NOAA NWFSC & UW are looking for a postdoc (ASAP) in Seattle study foraging ecology of Cook Inlet beluga whales using eDNA. Genetics/ecology/eDNA experience preferred. Interested candidates reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] directly. #eDNA #ConsGen
NOAA NWFSC & UW are looking for a postdoc (ASAP) in Seattle study foraging ecology of Cook Inlet beluga whales using eDNA. Genetics/ecology/eDNA experience preferred. Interested candidates reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] directly. #eDNA #ConsGen
January 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Job alert:
NOAA NWFSC & UW are looking for a postdoc (ASAP) in Seattle study foraging ecology of Cook Inlet beluga whales using eDNA. Genetics/ecology/eDNA experience preferred. Interested candidates reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] directly. #eDNA #ConsGen
NOAA NWFSC & UW are looking for a postdoc (ASAP) in Seattle study foraging ecology of Cook Inlet beluga whales using eDNA. Genetics/ecology/eDNA experience preferred. Interested candidates reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] directly. #eDNA #ConsGen
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Very interesting new preprint on detecting genome wide signatures of balancing selection (it’s hard, and we probably miss lots of them) www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
www.biorxiv.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Very interesting new preprint on detecting genome wide signatures of balancing selection (it’s hard, and we probably miss lots of them) www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Want to study the genomics of repeated adaptation with data from hundreds of species? New funding for non-Canadians @ grad or postdoc level. Internal competition at UCalgary with very short deadline so please get in touch ASAP!!
sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
January 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Want to study the genomics of repeated adaptation with data from hundreds of species? New funding for non-Canadians @ grad or postdoc level. Internal competition at UCalgary with very short deadline so please get in touch ASAP!!
sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/en/funding/o...
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one more week to apply for a 4-years PhD position with me to work on the macrogenomics of sea warming.
Deadline: Jan 18th 2026
#MarineGenomics #EvolutionaryBiology #PopGen #Bioinformatics #conservationgenomics #consgen #conservationgenetics
Deadline: Jan 18th 2026
#MarineGenomics #EvolutionaryBiology #PopGen #Bioinformatics #conservationgenomics #consgen #conservationgenetics
🌊 🐟🦭🐋🐧 I have a PhD position available (4 years, start Mid-2026) at NRM Stockholm to work on the macrogenomics of sea warming.
Apply here:
recruit.visma.com/spa/public/a...
#PhD #MarineGenomics #ClimateChange #EvolutionaryBiology #PopGen #Bioinformatics #conservationgenomics
Apply here:
recruit.visma.com/spa/public/a...
#PhD #MarineGenomics #ClimateChange #EvolutionaryBiology #PopGen #Bioinformatics #conservationgenomics
January 9, 2026 at 7:18 AM
one more week to apply for a 4-years PhD position with me to work on the macrogenomics of sea warming.
Deadline: Jan 18th 2026
#MarineGenomics #EvolutionaryBiology #PopGen #Bioinformatics #conservationgenomics #consgen #conservationgenetics
Deadline: Jan 18th 2026
#MarineGenomics #EvolutionaryBiology #PopGen #Bioinformatics #conservationgenomics #consgen #conservationgenetics
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I wrote a short op-ed in @genetics-gsa.bsky.social G3 this month’s issue on missing data problems in population genomics that I’ve been thinking about for a couple of years. Lemme know your thoughts! Comments/suggestions/ideas welcome! doi.org/10.1093/g3jo...
The missing data problem in population genomics and statistical methods to address them
The “Missing Data” problem is prevalent across all statistical inference, owing to the “absence of some part of a familiar data structure” (Efron 1994). Po
doi.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I wrote a short op-ed in @genetics-gsa.bsky.social G3 this month’s issue on missing data problems in population genomics that I’ve been thinking about for a couple of years. Lemme know your thoughts! Comments/suggestions/ideas welcome! doi.org/10.1093/g3jo...
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A new year is here and there’s just 10 days to apply for the new #SEA4FUTURE #S4F #postdoc position to work with us on #eDNA and #Sustainability of #Mediterranean #Fisheries (link below!)
🐟 🧬 🦐
Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
@thefsbi.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social @icesmarine.bsky.social
🐟 🧬 🦐
Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
@thefsbi.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social @icesmarine.bsky.social
We are hiring!
If you like the #sea and its #fish and are motivated to apply #eDNA methods to make #fisheries more sustainable, then this #postdoc position might be perfect for you:
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/post...
@thefsbi.bsky.social
@bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social
If you like the #sea and its #fish and are motivated to apply #eDNA methods to make #fisheries more sustainable, then this #postdoc position might be perfect for you:
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/post...
@thefsbi.bsky.social
@bes-aquaticgroup.bsky.social
Post-doctoral Research Associate in Marine Environmental DNA (Fixed term) (5297)
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
A new year is here and there’s just 10 days to apply for the new #SEA4FUTURE #S4F #postdoc position to work with us on #eDNA and #Sustainability of #Mediterranean #Fisheries (link below!)
🐟 🧬 🦐
Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
@thefsbi.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social @icesmarine.bsky.social
🐟 🧬 🦐
Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
@thefsbi.bsky.social @thembauk.bsky.social @icesmarine.bsky.social
A fascinating journey through the development of #FisheriesGenomics in Europe. 🧪🧬🐟
Genes, fish and fisheries—a journey from science to policy
Abstract. This essay outlines a personal scientific journey in molecular ecology and evolution, with particular focus on marine fish and fisheries genetics
academic.oup.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A fascinating journey through the development of #FisheriesGenomics in Europe. 🧪🧬🐟
I might actually make it, this time!
December 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I might actually make it, this time!
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GCB @globalchangebio.bsky.social x SOTM2026
Outstanding conference presentations will be invited to submit manuscripts for peer review for this Virtual Special Issue – an excellent opportunity to share your research with a global audience!
Don’t miss your chance to share your research at #SOTM2026
Outstanding conference presentations will be invited to submit manuscripts for peer review for this Virtual Special Issue – an excellent opportunity to share your research with a global audience!
Don’t miss your chance to share your research at #SOTM2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
GCB @globalchangebio.bsky.social x SOTM2026
Outstanding conference presentations will be invited to submit manuscripts for peer review for this Virtual Special Issue – an excellent opportunity to share your research with a global audience!
Don’t miss your chance to share your research at #SOTM2026
Outstanding conference presentations will be invited to submit manuscripts for peer review for this Virtual Special Issue – an excellent opportunity to share your research with a global audience!
Don’t miss your chance to share your research at #SOTM2026
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Accurate Runs of Homozygosity Estimation From Low Coverage Genome Sequences in Non-Model Species
#popgen #consgen
doi.org/10.1111/1755...
#popgen #consgen
doi.org/10.1111/1755...
Accurate Runs of Homozygosity Estimation From Low Coverage Genome Sequences in Non‐Model Species
Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are increasingly being analysed using whole genome sequences in non-model species as a measure of inbreeding and to assess demographic history, thus providing useful inform...
doi.org
December 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Accurate Runs of Homozygosity Estimation From Low Coverage Genome Sequences in Non-Model Species
#popgen #consgen
doi.org/10.1111/1755...
#popgen #consgen
doi.org/10.1111/1755...
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I'm recruiting a Ph.D. student for Fall 2026.
Interested in comparative studies and trait evolution in fishes?
Send me an email with a CV and research interests. Please take a look at my website (jcorush.github.io ) for more information about my research.
#hybridization #minnows #mudskippers
Interested in comparative studies and trait evolution in fishes?
Send me an email with a CV and research interests. Please take a look at my website (jcorush.github.io ) for more information about my research.
#hybridization #minnows #mudskippers
Corush Lab
jcorush.github.io
December 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I'm recruiting a Ph.D. student for Fall 2026.
Interested in comparative studies and trait evolution in fishes?
Send me an email with a CV and research interests. Please take a look at my website (jcorush.github.io ) for more information about my research.
#hybridization #minnows #mudskippers
Interested in comparative studies and trait evolution in fishes?
Send me an email with a CV and research interests. Please take a look at my website (jcorush.github.io ) for more information about my research.
#hybridization #minnows #mudskippers
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Historic Overexploitation, Genetic Erosion and Local extinction: Palaeogenomic Insights into the Decline of Eubalaena glacialis in the Northeast Atlantic https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.24.690181v1
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Historic Overexploitation, Genetic Erosion and Local extinction: Palaeogenomic Insights into the Decline of Eubalaena glacialis in the Northeast Atlantic https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.11.24.690181v1
Such cool work!! 🦈🧬🧪
In coastal Angola, Ana Lúcia Furtado Soares is taking marine science into classrooms and fishing communities, where the work of the Angola Elasmo Project demonstrates that protection for sharks and rays is in the hands of an informed local community.
saveourseas.com/update/from-...
saveourseas.com/update/from-...
From Classrooms to Coastlines: Shaping the Guardians of Tomorrow
The long-term success of conservation requires more than technical expertise or short-term funding. It relies on ongoing education, community involvement, and the gradual development of environmental ...
saveourseas.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Such cool work!! 🦈🧬🧪
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These weasels have locally adapted their winter coats to varying snow cover thanks to a million-year-old mutation 🌿
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November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
These weasels have locally adapted their winter coats to varying snow cover thanks to a million-year-old mutation 🌿
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Ready to make a big splash for ocean conservation science?
🌊 Join SCB Marine's Board! 🌊
We have 3 volunteer positions and 1 paid role open:
- Science Officer
- Education Officer
- Secretary
- Admin Coordinator
Learn more here: conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Deadline: Dec 15
🌊 Join SCB Marine's Board! 🌊
We have 3 volunteer positions and 1 paid role open:
- Science Officer
- Education Officer
- Secretary
- Admin Coordinator
Learn more here: conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Deadline: Dec 15
November 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Ready to make a big splash for ocean conservation science?
🌊 Join SCB Marine's Board! 🌊
We have 3 volunteer positions and 1 paid role open:
- Science Officer
- Education Officer
- Secretary
- Admin Coordinator
Learn more here: conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Deadline: Dec 15
🌊 Join SCB Marine's Board! 🌊
We have 3 volunteer positions and 1 paid role open:
- Science Officer
- Education Officer
- Secretary
- Admin Coordinator
Learn more here: conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Deadline: Dec 15
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I am recruiting graduate students to my genomics-focused lab in EEB at Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please spread the word if you know any students with an interest in a computational focus to genomics research! evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldi...
https://evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldir/GradStudentPositions//UIllinois.EEB.Genomics
The Catchen Lab (https://catchenlab.life.illinois.edu/), in the Department
of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign is recruiting graduate students to join...
evol.mcmaster.ca
November 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I am recruiting graduate students to my genomics-focused lab in EEB at Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Please spread the word if you know any students with an interest in a computational focus to genomics research! evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldi...
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Excited to recruit a new PhD student for Fall 2026 in my lab at Cornell! Looking for someone interested in evolutionary genomics + fisheries/conservation applications. Quick timeline this year—reach out soon. More details: www.therkildsenlab.org/join-us.html
Join Us
The lab of Nina Overgaard Therkildsen in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at Cornell University invites applications for a PhD position starting in Fall 2026. Our group works...
www.therkildsenlab.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Excited to recruit a new PhD student for Fall 2026 in my lab at Cornell! Looking for someone interested in evolutionary genomics + fisheries/conservation applications. Quick timeline this year—reach out soon. More details: www.therkildsenlab.org/join-us.html
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🎨🌿 NEW! “Bridging worlds: exploring synergies between the arts and biodiversity conservation” in FEE
How can art & science team up to protect nature?
🖌️ Inspire creativity & empathy
🎭 Communicate complex issues
🌍 Build connections & action
👉 doi.org/10.1002/fee....
How can art & science team up to protect nature?
🖌️ Inspire creativity & empathy
🎭 Communicate complex issues
🌍 Build connections & action
👉 doi.org/10.1002/fee....
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🎨🌿 NEW! “Bridging worlds: exploring synergies between the arts and biodiversity conservation” in FEE
How can art & science team up to protect nature?
🖌️ Inspire creativity & empathy
🎭 Communicate complex issues
🌍 Build connections & action
👉 doi.org/10.1002/fee....
How can art & science team up to protect nature?
🖌️ Inspire creativity & empathy
🎭 Communicate complex issues
🌍 Build connections & action
👉 doi.org/10.1002/fee....
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Comparative genomic analyses of trans-ithmanian reef fishes reveals different molecular targets of environmental adaptation in different families. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.28.684510v1
October 29, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Comparative genomic analyses of trans-ithmanian reef fishes reveals different molecular targets of environmental adaptation in different families. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.10.28.684510v1
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Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu
October 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu
Yup! Also thought it was weird…
October 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Yup! Also thought it was weird…
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Hi Bluesky, I need your help. Please share broadly:
We have an EXCELLENT job opening. We are looking for a non-Brazilian visiting scholar who specializes in Genomics applied to animal evolution, biogeography, and/or biodiversity. This is a one-year contract that can be extended for up to 4 years.
We have an EXCELLENT job opening. We are looking for a non-Brazilian visiting scholar who specializes in Genomics applied to animal evolution, biogeography, and/or biodiversity. This is a one-year contract that can be extended for up to 4 years.
Edital nº 161/2025-Progep - Professor Visitante Estrangeiro | Progep
progep.ufes.br
October 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hi Bluesky, I need your help. Please share broadly:
We have an EXCELLENT job opening. We are looking for a non-Brazilian visiting scholar who specializes in Genomics applied to animal evolution, biogeography, and/or biodiversity. This is a one-year contract that can be extended for up to 4 years.
We have an EXCELLENT job opening. We are looking for a non-Brazilian visiting scholar who specializes in Genomics applied to animal evolution, biogeography, and/or biodiversity. This is a one-year contract that can be extended for up to 4 years.