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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Jobs - The University of York

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚨⚠️Last week to submit!!
#AcademicJobs #ResearchJobs #Postdoc #UK #Ecology #PostdocJobs @anthropocenebio.bsky.social

Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jul 4

3-year #Postdoc opportunity at the University of York!
I am #hiring a Postdoc to join my URF project on exploring how #biodiversity change is unfolding in the #Anthropocene.

Deadline: 10th August 2025.

All details and the link to apply: shorturl.at/qOQst

@anthropocenebio.bsky.social #ecology

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jul 4

Know anyone who might be interested? Please forward the above info. Feel free to DM if you have any questions.

Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jul 4

3-year #Postdoc opportunity at the University of York!
I am #hiring a Postdoc to join my URF project on exploring how #biodiversity change is unfolding in the #Anthropocene.

Deadline: 10th August 2025.

All details and the link to apply: shorturl.at/qOQst

@anthropocenebio.bsky.social #ecology

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Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity @anthropocenebio.bsky.social · Jul 1

We are seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Associate with analytical skills and knowledge of biodiversity to plan and lead research on how biodiversity change is unfolding in the Anthropocene.

Find out more and apply by 10 August
jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/post...

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Laura Antao @lauraantao.bsky.social · May 15

Really happy to announce that the updated version of BioTIME is out!!🚨 This is the largest #database of #biodiversity #timeseries - now with 708 studies and >56 thousand species from across the planet!🦊🐀🐦🐊🐟🐙🦋🐞🌲🍀
& over 400 co-authors sharing their data🤩🤩
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

BioTIME 2.0: Expanding and Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series

Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The up...

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Jonathan Chase @jon-chase03.bsky.social · May 15

While 'flashy' papers are great, analyses are ephemeral. It's the data, its preservation and organization that will persist. Honored to be involved with this amazing team on what I think are some of the most important biodiversity data out there. BioTime v 2.0.

Cher Chow 周馥溢 @cherfychow.bsky.social · May 15

🚨New data paper/open data alert!🚨 BioTIME v2.0 is out now! We've expanded the database with improved spatial and taxonomic coverage, with a new R package! As always, free, public, and open acess :)

Paper:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Database:
biotime.st-andrews.ac.uk

BioTIME 2.0: Expanding and Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series

Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The up...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · May 15

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Cher Chow 周馥溢 @cherfychow.bsky.social · May 15

🚨New data paper/open data alert!🚨 BioTIME v2.0 is out now! We've expanded the database with improved spatial and taxonomic coverage, with a new R package! As always, free, public, and open acess :)

Paper:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Database:
biotime.st-andrews.ac.uk

BioTIME 2.0: Expanding and Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series

Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The up...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · May 15

What to know more? Or what to become a data contributor yourself? Please get in touch!

We are looking to add more studies in the future!
biotime.st-andrews.ac.uk/contribute.php

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · May 15

Don't know where to start? Don't worry!

We have developed an R package to get you started. #BioTIMEr now provides tools to interact with the database and some useful tips and examples.

Our website is also getting an uplift in the upcoming days, so stay tuned!

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · May 15

BioTime v2 is out!!🚨 - Explore the largest #database of #biodiversity time-series studies in the world.

Now with more studies🗄️🔍👩‍💻, more species 🌱🦎🦇🐟🌳🐜🐚🪸🐀, more locations 🌐…just more!

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Free to download, free to use!
#BioTime #Macroecology #GlobalChange

BioTIME 2.0: Expanding and Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series

Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The up...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity @anthropocenebio.bsky.social · Apr 24

Spot an animal on your way to work or school? See an insect on a plant near your home? Take a photo & upload it to iNaturalist to contribute to observations of biodiversity during the York City Nature Challenge from 25-28 April.

Find out more: yorkcitynaturechal.wixsite.com/yorkcnc/how-...

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Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity @anthropocenebio.bsky.social · Apr 11

A fantastic research forum yesterday. Thanks to Tanja Hoffman who joined us to talk about her work with Indigenous communities & how the application of ancient customary laws is challenging western science perspectives on biodiversity management.

Read more about Tanja's work: tinyurl.com/2vn2pthu

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Laura Antao @lauraantao.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy to share we have a new postdoc position in "Biogeography of genetic diversity changes or Macrogenetics" at @utu.fi to work on large-scale patterns of genetic diversity using Lepidoptera= moths and butterflies 🦋🦋 Applications are open until March 10!
ats.talentadore.com/apply/tutkij...

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Colin Beale @cmbeale.bsky.social · Jan 28

Last week to apply for this #FundedPhD Opportunity. Inês is brilliant, and working in @anthropocenebio.bsky.social will be great!

Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Nov 28

🚨Fully-Funded UK PhD Opportunity!🚨

I’m hiring a #PhD exploring the complexities of #biodiversity change across space and time 🌐. Join @cmbeale.bsky.social and me at #York and for this exciting opportunity!

Please share and/or message me if interested. More info and how to apply: shorturl.at/Zu7ED

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jan 20

There's still 2 weeks to apply!! Don't miss out!
#phd #jobs #academia #biodiversity

Please feel free to DM if you want to know more.

Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Nov 28

🚨Fully-Funded UK PhD Opportunity!🚨

I’m hiring a #PhD exploring the complexities of #biodiversity change across space and time 🌐. Join @cmbeale.bsky.social and me at #York and for this exciting opportunity!

Please share and/or message me if interested. More info and how to apply: shorturl.at/Zu7ED

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jan 14

Btw full recordings of the #BES2024 Plenaries and Thematic session can be found here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Thanks @britishecolsoc.bsky.social!

BES Annual Meeting 2024 - YouTube

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jan 14

Speakers' Bluesky: @zurelllab.bsky.social @alazurko.bsky.social, @andypurvisnhm.bsky.social, @jmbecologist.bsky.social, @gretabocedi.bsky.social

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Jan 14

Did you miss #BES2024 and are you interested in #BiodiversityFutures? check the recording of this great session led by @drnickisaac.bsky.social, featuring talks by Damaris Zurell, Anita Lazurko, Andy Purvis, James Bullock, Greta Bocedi, Jennifer Border and myself.
youtu.be/FkbS6Klzbdg?...

BES2024 Thematic Session - Biodiversity Futures: harnessing the power of scenarios and models

YouTube video by British Ecological Society

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Tim Newbold @tnewbold31.bsky.social · Dec 3

A great opportunity to do a fully funded PhD at the fantastic Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity in York, with @inesismartins.bsky.social and @cmbeale.bsky.social. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Fully Funded PhD in Biology - Understanding the complexities of biodiversity change at University of York on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Fully Funded PhD in Biology - Understanding the complexities of biodiversity change at University of York, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Charlie Outhwaite @charlieouthwaite.bsky.social · Dec 9

I have some PhD projects now available for application if you are interested in insect biodiversity change. Please check out the links below and shout if you have questions!

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Dec 13

What a great session this was! Thank you @drnickisaac.bsky.social for making it happen and for the invite! A lots of interesting talks on biodiversity #futures and the the power of #scenarios and #models to reach nature positive. #BES2024 @britishecolsoc.bsky.social

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Nov 28

You will also be joining the vibrant and interdisciplinary community at @anthropocenebio.bsky.social! Have a look here: www.york.ac.uk/anthropocene... for further PhD opportunities!

Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity, University of York

www.york.ac.uk

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Inês Martins @inesismartins.bsky.social · Nov 28

🚨Fully-Funded UK PhD Opportunity!🚨

I’m hiring a #PhD exploring the complexities of #biodiversity change across space and time 🌐. Join @cmbeale.bsky.social and me at #York and for this exciting opportunity!

Please share and/or message me if interested. More info and how to apply: shorturl.at/Zu7ED

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