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Erin E. Saupe

@eesaupe.bsky.social

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Professor of Palaeobiology at University of Oxford, studying macroecology, macroevolution and biogeography.

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Erin E. Saupe @eesaupe.bsky.social · May 29

🚨🚨🚨!Post doc opportunity! 🚨🚨🚨
35 month post doc on niche modelling of migratory whales in my lab with Katrina Jones. Job advert below:
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Please get in touch with questions!

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Oxford Earth Sciences @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social · May 7

Check out this new expert comment from Prof Erin Saupe (@eesaupe.bsky.social) in an article from BBC Wildlife!

www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...

Scientists predict what would happen to the Earth if humans went extinct

Climate change is causing a mass extinction that may eliminate our species. But if we disappear could Mother Nature eventually recover?

www.discoverwildlife.com

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Erin E. Saupe @eesaupe.bsky.social · Mar 10

Thank you!

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Dr. Sven N. Nielsen @snnielsen.bsky.social · Mar 10

Cool interview with Erin Saupe (@eesaupe.bsky.social). I think many of us think very similar. I know I do. 🧪

Erin Saupe

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MPLS Division, University of Oxford @mplsoxford.bsky.social · Feb 11

The Advice I Wish I'd Received: IDWGS 2025

Professor Erin Saupe from @oxuniearthsci.bsky.social describes the strength in admitting you were wrong and trying again!

#WomenInScience #IDWGS2025

I wish I would have realised sooner that it’s OK to be wrong in science, and that admitting you were wrong is a strength, not a weakness. Science should be about testing your assumptions and re-thinking paradigms, not just ‘getting things right’. Erin Saupe

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Feb 11

'No one will judge you for asking what feels like a stupid question.'

For #IDWGS2025, the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences Division asked scientists from across the faculty about the advice they wish they had received at the beginning of their careers ⬇️

Prof Dame Alison Etheridge: 'In spite of appearances, everyone is insecure and no-one will judge you for asking what feels like a stupid question. Most people in the room probably wanted to ask the same thing but were too embarrassed - asking will win you many friends!'

Prof Erin Saupe: I wish I would have realised sooner that it's OK to be wrong in science, and that admitting you were wrong is a strength, not a weakness.
Science should be about testing your assumptions and re-thinking paradigms, not just 'getting things right'.

Prof Daniela Bortoletto: 'That it's okay to say no and set boundaries. You don't need to feel obligated to take on every task, especially those disproportionately assigned to women.
Focus on roles that support your scientific and professional growth.'

Prof Tamsin Mather: 'A career is a marathon not a sprint and there will be times things feel better than others or where life has priority. Be patient when things feel tough. Taking time off is so important, not just because work isn't everything, but to stay creative. I've had my best ideas on my bike, kayak, or up a mountain!'

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Erin E. Saupe @eesaupe.bsky.social · Nov 21

Interested in pursuing a PhD in paleobiology and want to think more about extinction? Check out the below PhD project! Please get in contact if interested!
earth.ox.ac.uk/disentanglin...
Illustration by Victor O. Leshyk