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The IsoArcH initiative

@isoarch.bsky.social

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A community-driven database and organization for isotope bioarchaeology. Website: http://isoarch.org. Founder: @kevinsalesse.bsky.social

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 25

New look, same mission 🔬🌍

The IsoArcH initiative just launched its brand-new website: isoarch.org

Check it out and dive into the world’s largest isotope database!

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚀 The #IsoArcH Addithon has been live for just 24h… and over 500 data points have already landed in the database, all thanks to one super-enthusiastic member! 💪
We’re still going strong - 13 days left to join the fun! 🔥
#Hackathon #OpenData
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

IsoArcH Addithon 2025

This form is used to sign up for the IsoArcH Addithon to be run from 11-20 August 2025.

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Chris Stantis @chrisstantis.bsky.social · Aug 11

First day of @isoarch.bsky.social's first hackathon/addition was fun! We talked about the repository's structure, what kind of data we're excited for, and started chatting on our Discord. Excited to see how this goes 😊 #OpenData

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 25

New look, same mission 🔬🌍

The IsoArcH initiative just launched its brand-new website: isoarch.org

Check it out and dive into the world’s largest isotope database!

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 10

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Be recognized by this international non-profit in ethical data stewardship. IsoArcH will thank all participants on a special event webpage, and digital badges/certificates will be rewarded.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register for free.

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Gain skills in data management and stewardship- we’ll teach you how to prepare your data!

Virtually connect with others interested in archaeology and isotopes. Join us on scheduled video teleconference meetings and/or meet us asynchronously on our Addithon Discord.

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 10

IsoArcH is organizing its first Addithon, a 10-day virtual community event! This event will bring volunteers together from all over the world, to add to this ever-growing open data repository for isotopes from archaeological research.

bit.ly/IsoArcH2025

IsoArcH Addithon 2025

This form is used to sign up for the IsoArcH Addithon to be run from 11-20 August 2025.

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Jul 10

done!

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Brussels Bioarchaeology Lab @brusselsbioarch.bsky.social · May 8

📣 Data, data, data 📣

The BBLAB crew spent the day compiling our isotope data in the @isoarch.bsky.social version 3.0 database! Thanks @isotopistrachel.bsky.social & @tloeffelmann.bsky.social for teaching us the ropes 🧗🏻‍♀️
#openaccessdata #archaeology #fairandcare

Group of researchers sitting around table with laptops smiling at the camera.

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Kévin Salesse @kevinsalesse.bsky.social · May 2

🚨 I am hiring!

Join me at Masaryk University as a postdoc researcher in human #bioarchaeology & #isotope analysis. Work on past mobility, diet & funerary practices using cutting-edge lab facilities.

⏳ Apply by 1 June 2025
📍 Brno, CZ
🔗 euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/339250

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Dec 24

Sure, done!

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Dec 5

Added!

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Dec 5

IsoArcH is in the newsletter of the Dutch node of the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science

Thank you for your support and thanks @lisettekootker.bsky.social for coordinating the efforts.

mailchi.mp/7161fbca1750...

Nieuwsbrief #08 - december 2024

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 28

And there you are too.

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 28

Welcome in this group!

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 26

And there you are!

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Jane Evans @profjaneevans.bsky.social · Nov 23

A quick plug for the GB isotope biosphere map and its video explanation update.
www.bgs.ac.uk/datasets/bio...

Biosphere isotope domains (Great Britain) - British Geological Survey

The biosphere isotope domains data comprises analysis and location specific information for strontium, oxygen & sulphur isotopic variation for Great Britain

www.bgs.ac.uk

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 21

Say hi to Antony Colombo!

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 21

added!

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Kévin Salesse @kevinsalesse.bsky.social · Nov 19

⏳ Only 4 days left to apply! 🌍 International candidates are welcome - don’t miss this opportunity! #Postdoc #Research #AcademicJobs

Kévin Salesse @kevinsalesse.bsky.social · Nov 15

I am offering a 2-year #postdoc position to join me on my MASH Junior project (Moving Toward a Transformative Bioarchaeology of Cremation in the Czech Republic and beyond).

Join me in advancing #isotope #mapping and provenance studies in Central Europe!

euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/286900

Postdoc: Isotope Mapping and Provenance Studies

Workplace: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 2-year contract, non-academic

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The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 19

Done!

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 18

Now, you are part of it!

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 17

Yes sure!

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 17

Done

The IsoArcH initiative @isoarch.bsky.social · Nov 17

And here you are!