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Elena Litchman

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Microbial community ecologist, professor at Michigan State University | Traits, temperature, biodiversity, resilience, microbiomes, harmful algal blooms https://www.kl-lab.group 📷: Lake Michigan

Elena Litchman is a professor of aquatic ecology at Michigan State University known for her research on the consequences of global environmental change on phytoplankton.

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Elena Litchman @elenalitchman.bsky.social · Feb 25

How will climate change affect human gut microbiomes? In a new @thelancetplanet.bsky.social paper, I analyze the main mechanisms — changes in food availability & nutritional quality, environmental microbiomes, enteric pathogens, increased host stress — and their interactions.
tinyurl.com/27kny9z9

Climate change effects on the human gut microbiome: complex mechanisms and global inequities

Ongoing global climate change is affecting all aspects of life on Earth, including human health. The gut microbiota is an important determinant of health in humans and other organisms, but how climate...

www.thelancet.com

Reposted by Ben C. Sheldon, Jesse M. Shapiro, Elena Litchman , and 1 more Ben C. Sheldon, Jesse M. Shapiro, Elena Litchman, Alan McNally

Michael Brockhurst @brockhurstlab.bsky.social · 10h

Three Bicentenary research fellowships on offer at @officialuom.bsky.social @fbmh-uom.bsky.social for exceptional ECRs with <3y postdoc experience

3yrs salary + £30k pa research expenses

Do you have a great idea & want to join @mermanchester.bsky.social?

www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/research/sup...

Bicentenary Early Career Research Fellowships | Biology, Medicine and Health | University of Manchester

Find out about and apply for a Bicentenary Early Career Research Fellowship.

www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk

Reposted by Elena Litchman, Marc Strous, Allan Konopka

Jarrett Byrnes @jebyrnes.bsky.social · 2d

Heeeeey #Microbial #Ecology folk! My department has a job opening for a tenure track Microbial Ecologist! Feel free to DM me with questions. Come join our awesome supportive whip-smart & kind crew in the Biology Department of @umassboston.bsky.social! employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us...

The ISC - your new home at UMass Boston?

The view of Boston Harbor from front of campus

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Kertu Lõhmus @kertu.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Job Alert 🚨
3-year Postdoc position in Coastal Ecology at the University of Oldenburg! 🌊
First 2 years: Join the DFG Research Unit DynaCom – collaborate with outstanding partners across five synthesis projects.
Final year: Pursue your own research + build your academic profile.
👉 uol.de/job773en

Postdoctoral researcher in coastal ecology (DFG Research Unit DynaCom) // University of Oldenburg

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Eos @eos.org · 4d

Too much artificial light at night can lengthen growing seasons, but that’s not necessarily a good thing.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

Artificial Light Lengthens the Urban Growing Season - Eos

New research shows that artificial light at night lengthens the plant growing season in cities, overshadowing the effect of high urban temperatures.

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Kirk Amundson @kirkamundson.bsky.social · 5d

UMass Amherst Biology is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Plant Physiology. Deadline Nov 1. Please spread the word and apply!

careers.massachusetts.edu/mob/en-us/jo...

Assistant Professor - Plant Physiology

The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Plant Physiology. The successful can...

careers.massachusetts.edu

Reposted by Simon Roux, Elena Litchman, Jennifer Pett‐Ridge , and 2 more Simon Roux, Elena Litchman, Jennifer Pett‐Ridge, Chris Marshall, Larry W. Hunter

Erin Green @erinrgreen.bsky.social · 5d

Job alert ‼️ UChicago Micro is hiring! Open to tenured/tenure track faculty at all levels in any area of microbiology. Come join our amazing and growing department. apply.interfolio.com/174404

Reposted by Ben Bond‐Lamberty, Neil Pederson, Elena Litchman

EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 5d

UMass Boston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in microbial ecology, starting September 1, 2026. Apply by December 1, 2025. Details: http://www.umb.edu/academics/csm/biology #job

Biology - UMass Boston

Biology - UMass Boston

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Caryn Vaughn @lovemussels.bsky.social · 7d

The Oklahoma Biological Survey at the University of Oklahoma is hiring a tenure-track freshwater ecologist. This is a great opportunity at a wonderful place to work. Please spread the word and encourage folks to apply: apply.interfolio.com/174472

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Matthew Kirk @microbialmatt.bsky.social · 7d

We're searching for a Lab Director to run the new #Kansas Water Institute water quality lab. Lots of momentum here at Kansas State University for #water research and we're putting together a pretty awesome lab. Details here - careers.k-state.edu/jobs/water-q...

Water Quality Laboratory Director - Manhattan, Kansas, United States

About This Role The Water Quality Laboratory Director is responsible for overseeing the operations, research activities, and strategic direction of the water quality laboratory. This role involves man...

careers.k-state.edu

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bob week @bweek.bsky.social · 7d

the finalized version is live !

[ in case you prefer oup's formatting over mine ;) + we fixed couple typos below eqn ten :B ]

doi.org/10.1093/evol...

Elena Litchman @elenalitchman.bsky.social · 8d

Enjoying the conference and Barcelona!

SAME18-BCN @same18-bcn.bsky.social · 8d

Group pic SAME18!

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SAME18-BCN @same18-bcn.bsky.social · 8d

Group pic SAME18!

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Luiza Aparecido @luiza-aparecido.bsky.social · 8d

Hi all! If you are a PhD or soon to be PhD looking for a postdoc in plant thermotolerance, I would love to discuss project ideas for the University of Utah Wilkes Center Postdoc Fellowship, app due late Jan 2026!
Msg me if there is interest. Tnx!

wilkescenter.utah.edu/funding-oppo...

Wilkes Center Postdoctoral Program - The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy

Apply to become a postdoctoral scholar! This postdoctoral scholar program will help create the next generation of leaders in climate science and policy. It endeavors...

wilkescenter.utah.edu

Reposted by Julia Koricheva, Garry Peterson, James M. Bullock , and 4 more Julia Koricheva, Garry Peterson, James M. Bullock, Julie L. Lockwood, Patrick A. Jansen, Elena Litchman, Karen R. Lips

Marie Stenseke @mariestenseke.bsky.social · 8d

University of Gothenburg announces a strategic professorship in biodiversity with an interdisciplinary profile
academicpositions.com/ad/universit...

The Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity - Academic Positions

Seeking an internationally recognized scientist for a prestigious professorship in biodiversity. Lead groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboratio...

academicpositions.com

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Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 8d

🌊 Ocean stratification has increased since the 1960s, rising 0.8%/decade due to warming, with projections of up to 2.9%/decade by 2100 depending on emissions

Impacts: reduced vertical mixing, altered heat and carbon uptake, intensified cyclones, and ⬆️ ecosystem stress
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Ocean stratification in a warming climate - Nature Reviews Earth & Environment

Ocean stratification — density-related layering of seawater — influences oceanographic and climatic processes. This Review outlines observed and projected changes in stratification, noting a 0.8% dec−1 increase in 0–2,000 m stratification from 1960–2024, and a further 1.4% dec−1 increase by 2100 under SSP2-4.5.

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bioRxiv Ecology @biorxiv-ecology.bsky.social · 8d

A systematic literature review of forecasting and predictive models of harmful algal blooms in flowing waters https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.29.679270v1

Elena Litchman @elenalitchman.bsky.social · 8d

Oh, no! I am so sorry, Anna 😭

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Silvia Caldararu🌿 @scaldararu.bsky.social · 8d

Come work with us - The School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin is looking for a tenure track assistant professor in plant biodiversity and conservation 🧪🌏🌾 my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui...

Drop me a message if you want to chat about what it's like to work here or live in Ireland.

an old building with climbing plants around the door with purple flowers. The sign above the door says school of botany 1907

Reposted by Patrick A. Jansen, Elena Litchman

Dr Chris Clements @expecocons.bsky.social · 8d

🌍📢 Postdoc alert | 3-yr starting 1/1/26

Understand how ecosystem stability is changing across space and through time using niche modelling, pinpoint at-risk species/regions, and build tools that drive conservation action🌿🧭📈

👉 tinyurl.com/2w2we5z8

#Ecology #Jobs #Biodiversity #RStats

Elena Litchman @elenalitchman.bsky.social · 9d

A great talk, Mar!

Reposted by Elena Litchman, Trevor A. Branch, Kate Starbird

Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 10d

There is time to urge a change to the current #GRFP solicitation ( #NSF 25-547 ): reverse the eligibility restrictions and ensure applicants (including 2nd year PhD students) have a fair chance in the competition.

Feel free to sign and share this open petition:
laurenkuehne.github.io/grfpChanges/

Petition to NSF to Restore Eligibility for the 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Competition

laurenkuehne.github.io

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Megan Behringer @megbehri.bsky.social · 10d

Our lab is hiring!!
We are looking for a research assistant who will be involved with our experimental evolution studies on how stress affects population dynamics in E. coli.
Great opportunity for recent grads!
E-mail for more info and apply here:
ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Reposted by Valerie M. Delmotte, Richard Betts, Kevin J. Anchukaitis , and 5 more Valerie M. Delmotte, Richard Betts, Kevin J. Anchukaitis, Julie L. Lockwood, Elena Litchman, Karen R. Lips, Mary Jane Curry, Carlos Carroll

Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · 11d

Despite broad political support, one third of the nation's Climate Adaptation Science Centers will wind down in coming days due to lack of funds.

The Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands will be left without actionable science on drought, floods, wildfire, sea level rise and other hazards.

Trump officials shut off funding for climate adaptation centers

A third of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Adaptation Science Centers are expected to drastically wind down and possibly close after Sept. 30.

www.washingtonpost.com

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AC Vasquez - 安娜 @criskotsu.bsky.social · 13d

Our latest piece on the #ASLO_Bulletin is available! Beyond all the great science at #OSM2026, many social, career/skill development events will take place.
Keep in touch, and stay tuned for more!! 🌊🧪

@aslo.org @agu.org @tosoceanography.bsky.social @geolatinas.bsky.social

Seas the Opportunity: Events for Early Career Researchers at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 in Glasgow | Request PDF

Request PDF | On Sep 26, 2025, Ana Cristina Vasquez and others published Seas the Opportunity: Events for Early Career Researchers at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 in Glasgow | Find, read and cite a...

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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 13d

New: After a long wait, the GRFP solicitation is live! Deadlines have been extended to early November, so applicants have a bit over a month to submit. www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Chris Catano @chriscatano.bsky.social · 13d

I'm developing a grad course on experimental design (study design generally) & data analysis in biology. What topics, papers, etc. do you think are most important? If you teach something similar, I would love to hear what/how you teach (if you are willing to share a syllabus that would amazing!).

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James McInerney @jomcinerney.bsky.social · 14d

OK, here it is. Come work with me at the University of Liverpool making ALL THE AI models from ALL THE prokaryote pangenome data. Heck, we will make models from ALL the pangenomes, even eukaryotes!!! (link below👇) 1/4

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Prof Grant Stentiford @cefaschiefsci.bsky.social · 15d

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Senior science role in blue carbon at Cefas 👇

#CefasScience

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Global Change Biology @globalchangebio.bsky.social · 16d

Soil Erosion as a Driver of Eutrophication: An Analysis of European Lakes Using Sentinel‐2 Satellite Data

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Soil Erosion as a Driver of Eutrophication: An Analysis of European Lakes Using Sentinel‐2 Satellite Data

This is one of the first data-driven studies providing direct evidence that soil erosion drives lake eutrophication on larger scales. By analyzing algal blooms in over 1500 lakes across six European…

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Ben Bond‐Lamberty, Emili García‐Berthou , and 2 more Scott C. Doney, Ben Bond‐Lamberty, Emili García‐Berthou, Elena Litchman, Márk E. Hauber

Rachel Carlson @rachelspatial.bsky.social · 17d

We're hiring! My lab is seeking a 2-yr Postdoc in 🌊 marine ecology + 🛰️ remote sensing. You'll work with a big team (including @albertruhi.bsky.social @cgerleinsafdi.bsky.social) to study the impacts of changing rainfall on marine freshwater plumes + coastal organisms. aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05114

Postdoc Scholar - Marine ecology – ESPM The Coastal Climate Resilience Lab - MCECO - ESPM Ecosystem Sciences Div - Carlson Lab

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

aprecruit.berkeley.edu