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Jonathan Dushoff @jdushoff.bsky.social · 8d

The #DAIDD2025 deadline has been extended to 10 Oct!

Jonathan Dushoff @jdushoff.bsky.social · Sep 8

An "dynamic" workshop with an exciting group in a fun place!

docs.google.com/document/d/e...

A screenshot of a flyer with a picture of Muizenberg beach with changing sheds in the foreground and the Cape of Good Hope in the background; some text information similar to the information in the link; and logos from SACEMA and ICI3D.

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John M. Drake @jdrakephd.bsky.social · 29d

Interesting work by Kris Parag and Sandor Beregi using model predictive control for timing NPIs.

👉 Read my Forbes piece: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

An Algorithm For Controlling Epidemics

Researchers adapt model predictive control from engineering to epidemic response, balancing health and economic costs under noisy, delayed data.

www.forbes.com

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Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) @helmholtz-hioh.bsky.social · Sep 1

Are you interested in #CitizenScience, #OneHealth, #Biodiversity, #eDNA and #AMR? Do you have a background in life sciences and speak German and English? Apply in Greifswald! 📅 Start 1 November 2025 | ⏰ Application deadline 20 September 2025 #PhDPosition
www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/career/jo...

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

**JOBS ALERT**

The Virology Unit at @PasteurCambodia
hiring 1 Scientist and 2 Postdocs to join our fast-moving, field-connected, research-driven team on emerging viruses and zoonoses.

🧪🧬🥼🦠🔬🐓💉🦇😷

Limited time to apply — and we need people to start ASAP.**👇

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Molly Schumer @mollyschumer.bsky.social · Jul 9

Apply to this program and share with students in your networks! We will work 1:1 with you on your applications, CVs, interviews, etc bsky.app/profile/stan...

The Stanford Biology Preview Program @stanfordbpp.bsky.social · Jul 9

Just a few more days until the deadline!

If you're planning to apply to Bio-based PhD programs this year, considering joining us at the Biology Preview Program where we'll walk you through the PhD application process and help you polish you application materials!

Apply here: bit.ly/4n4Nxtu

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Christina Faust @clfaust.bsky.social · Jun 23

Lovely paper led by @raqueldecarvalho.bsky.social is now published and #OA; explores how studies of #zoonotic risk unpack transmission risk: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

Unpacking the risks of zoonotic and vector-borne pathogen transmission to humans in the context of environmental change

The emergence and spread of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases (ZVBDs), exacerbated by environmental change, pose serious threats to global public hea…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Molly Schumer @mollyschumer.bsky.social · Jun 16

Please share! We are accepting applications for the Biology Preview Program, which aims to make the PhD application process accessible and work with students to strenghten applications. Participants will receive a fee waiver, work 1:1 w/ a mentor, and meet w/faculty. Link: forms.gle/1xBShmvot5Vr...

2025 Stanford Biology Preview Program Application

The Stanford Biology Preview Program (BPP) aims to support scholars through the PhD application process. The Stanford BPP offers virtual workshops to provide insight into the Stanford Biology PhD Prog...

forms.gle

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IDDjobs @iddjobs.org · May 16

Two Postdocs (Oxford, UK)
Infectious disease modelling of avian influenza outbreaks
with Robin Thompson
at @ox.ac.uk
More details: http://iddjobs.org/jobs/2313

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

Followed by entry to the Leverhulme Programme for Doctoral Training in Ecological Data Science funded by @leverhulme.ac.uk. For full details on eligibility and how to apply see here: ecological-data-science.github.io/apply.html

Ecological Data Science

ecological-data-science.github.io

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

You will study for an MSc in Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation & Epidemiology offered by @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

MSc Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation & Epidemiology, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught

www.gla.ac.uk

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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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RESTOREID @restoreideu.bsky.social · May 15

🎶 Soundscapes, beavers, bats, and over 320,000 minutes of audio! (2/2)

We use soundscape ecology to study how restoration influences biodiversity without having to spot every species.

Check out our method in this blog post + 6-slide carousel 👇

bit.ly/4jGaAZz

#Soundscape #BiodiversityMonitoring

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RESTOREID @restoreideu.bsky.social · May 8

🎧 What if tracking biodiversity was like mixing music?

In #RESTOREID, we use sound to study restored landscapes. Check out our latest blog by
@kirstyjpark.bsky.social (@stir.ac.uk) on #SoundscapeEcology 👉 bit.ly/4jGaAZz

#Nature #Biodiversity #Ecology

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Christina Faust @clfaust.bsky.social · Apr 27

Happy to answer any questions! Applications due May 12.

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James Hassell @jameshassell.bsky.social · Apr 26

📣 We’re hiring! 2-yr postdoc at Smithsonian’s NZCBI on an NSF-funded project with partners incl. Glasgow, RVC, Uganda MOH, Cary Institute. Focus: land use change, rodent movement, human-rodent contact, modeling disease risk, w/ plenty of fieldwork in Uganda. Details: tinyurl.com/SINSFR

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School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk · Apr 25

We are recruiting!

Applications are open for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in One Health Microbiology (Research & Teaching Track) grade 7/8/9.

To apply, visit www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/senior-l...

#worldchangerswelcome

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in One Health Microbiology (Research & Teaching Track)

This is the job description for the Senior Lecturer Grade 9 level. Please note the role is available at a Lecturer Grade 7 and 8 level. Please refer to the separate lecturer Grade 7/8 job descripti...

www.jobs.gla.ac.uk

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · Apr 22

#FellowshipAlert!

Are you an ambitious African postdoctoral scientist?

Here's a chance to study & work in an environment that supports the development of scientists in #Africa through the #EpidemicPreparedness & Response Fellowship.

More 👉 tinyurl.com/4x5dnvmz

#fellowshipalert #epidemicpreparedness #africa #africaresearch… | Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

#FellowshipAlert! Are you an ambitious African postdoctoral scientist? We invite you to apply to the #EpidemicPreparedness and Response Fellowship, an opportunity to study and work in an environm...

tinyurl.com

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Jayna Raghwani @jraghwani.bsky.social · Apr 18

📣 Excited annouce that the next London Infection Ecology Network (LIEN)🦠🌎🧪🌳🌤️ in-person event is taking place on April 30th at the RVC (Camden)!

If you’d like to attend, please register for a free ticket via Eventbrite:
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-inf...

London Infection and Ecology Meeting

LIEN fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between ecology and health sciences, supporting inclusive research and innovation.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Jessica Metcalf @jessmetcalf.bsky.social · Apr 7

Princeton EEB Scholars program now open eeb.princeton.edu/graduate/eeb...

EEB Scholars Program

The 2024 EEB Scholars Program application is now open and will close on June 15th, 2024.As part of efforts to increase the diversity and accessibility of graduate studies in ecology and evolutionary b...

eeb.princeton.edu

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · Apr 7

On #WorldHealthDay, discover how human health is interlinked with the health of migratory species and the ecosystems we share!

Explore the findings of our recent report "Migratory Animals and Health" and champion #OneHealth for a healthier future!

➡️ www.cms.int/en/publicati...

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Steph N. Seifert, PhD @stephseifertphd.bsky.social · Mar 28

Are bats tolerant of all viruses? With a comparative -omics approach, we show that Egyptian fruit bat cells show both antiviral and pro-inflammatory immune responses to infection with Zika virus while our Jamaican fruit bat cells are not susceptible.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies @caryinstitute.bsky.social · Mar 24

Join our team! We're hiring for several positions including a Director of Major Gifts and Campaigns. To learn more and apply, visit caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary
#jobopportunity #HiringNow #science

Careers at Cary

Opportunities for employment at Cary Institute.

caryinstitute.org

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Petra Meier @pmeierprof.bsky.social · Mar 15

Job: Closing 18/3/25. 3 year post, experienced scientist (NB: not new postdoc) to work in the areas of health inequalities, social determinants, climate & health www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r.... Please share widely

Research Fellow at University of Glasgow

An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Fellow is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · Mar 14

The deadline is March 15 to apply for #Evol2025 in-person registration waivers! Current grad students and recent grads (< 6 years post-PhD) without a permanent position, including those recently unemployed, are welcome to apply. @evolmtg.bsky.social
www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...

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EEID 2025 @eeid2025.bsky.social · Mar 13

Don't forget to submit your abstract for #EEID2025 by next Monday, March 17!

sites.nd.edu/eeid2025/?pa...

Be sure to click the submit button before you have too many Guinnesses for St. Patrick's Day! 🧑‍💻📥☘️🍻

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