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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · Sep 6

AMNH is hiring a #curator! We are searching for an “Assistant Curator in #Climate #Physics: #Atmosphere or #Ocean”! Join us! careers.amnh.org/postings/4579 #academicjobs #tenuretrack

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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us! The Division of Invertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History is hiring a curatorial associate! For more information : careers.amnh.org/postings/4529

Curatorial Associate

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cult...

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Ethan Tolman @ethantolman.bsky.social · Aug 16

So great to see our work on blue dasher dragonflies highlighted in the New York Times. Excellent piece by @cjgiaimo.bsky.social!

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/s...

Meet the Beautiful Dragonfly That Thrives in Your Pollution

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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · Aug 14

So excited to have this #eDNA #Aquatics paper out led by Rhema Uche Dike, @ethantolman.bsky.social, @chrisdbeatty.bsky.social and many others! doi.org/10.1111/icad...

Integrating eDNA and community science to monitor urban Odonata diversity

Environmental DNA captured rare and underrepresented taxa often missed by community science observations. Community science revealed adult-stage observations across a broader temporal window. Integr.....

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Aug 8

I'm hiring a lab technician to coordinate and assist with projects on insect silk genetics. Great for someone with a newly minted degree who is looking for more research experience. byu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/byu-ca...

Research Technician

Why Work at BYU   As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in th...

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Joana Meier @joanameier.bsky.social · Jul 30

Huge thanks and congrats to @siluwang.bsky.social and Anne Yoder for organising this amazing special issue. It has been fun contributing and interacting with Silu, Anne and the authors of the other manuscripts, including in a Zoom "tea break" where we presented our projects to each other.

Silu Wang (she/her)🇨🇦 @siluwang.bsky.social · Jul 29

Check out our new special feature: Monitoring and Restoring Gene Flow in the Increasingly Fragmented Ecosystems of the Anthropocene www.pnas.org/topic/574 #biodiversity #evolution #ecology #popgen #ClimateEmergency

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Ethan Tolman @ethantolman.bsky.social · Jul 25

Last PhD chapter is published!
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Newly sequenced genomes reveal patterns of gene family expansion in select dragonflies (Odonata: Anisoptera)

Abstract. Gene family evolution plays a key role in shaping patterns of biodiversity across the tree of life. In Insecta, adaptive gene family turnover has

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jul 26

I discovered the full set in my university library when I was an undergrad with a budding interest in entomology. I used to go sit on the floor and look through them when I had a break between classes. One of my big inspirations for becoming an entomologist!

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jul 22

I mean, the Peugeot kit is 👌

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Anna Eichert (she/her) @annaeichert.bsky.social · Jul 17

New publication alert! 🎉 I am so proud of this review paper on the history of the systematics of stoneflies, and am so grateful to have collaborated with the best stonefly scientists on Earth! Check it out!! 🪰
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Stonefly systematics: past, present, and future

Abstract. Stoneflies (Insecta: Plecoptera) are a widespread group of freshwater insects known for their ecological significance and sensitivity to environm

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jul 17

Very cool work by @jasminealqassar.bsky.social, @evolvwing.bsky.social, and co. And some stunning pictures as an extra treat!

Arnaud Martin @evolvwing.bsky.social · Jul 17

Preprint alert from the lab
@jasminealqassar.bsky.social led this elegant study of gene expression in the silk glands of our favorite alternative "silk worm", the pantry moth.

Mega-polyploid cells with thousands of genome copies just to express a handful of proteins

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jul 9

They look great!

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RJ Millena @entomolrj.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our big review paper on strepsipteran systematics for Insect Systematics and Diversity is out! Hoping it's a helpful resource for anyone who needs it.

Strepsiptera systematics: past, present, and future

Abstract. The twisted-wing parasites (Strepsiptera Kirby) are among the most obscure and enigmatic orders in the Insecta. Strepsipterans are endoparasites

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Armando Rosario-Lebrón @rosariolebronentomology.com · Jun 30

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Assistant Professor specializing in insect systematics. Opportunities like this are rare and valuable! (Not many jobs like this out there!) Spread the word to anyone who might be interested or benefit.
#entomology #science #sciencejobs #bugsky 🧪

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jun 30

If you’re interested in the past, present, and future of caddisfly systematics, we’ve got your back. Here’s our contribution to the Insect Systematics and Diversity special issue doi.org/10.1093/isd/...

Trichoptera systematics: past, present, and future—making the case for continued caddisfly taxonomic research

Abstract. We review the developments in caddisfly (Insecta: Trichoptera) systematics starting with Linnaeus through to the present time. We give a brief in

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jun 28

I know but I won’t give it away ;)

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Humboldt-Stiftung @humboldt-foundation.de · Jun 26

Psst 🤫! You are curious to see what it looks like when 450 #Humboldtian|s from all over the world take over Schloss Bellevue? Then enjoy our look behind the scenes of day 2 of our Annual Meeting with a reception by Federal President Steinmeier! #AvHResearchUnites

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jun 26

A nice family friendly start to day 2 of the annual Humboldt Foundation meeting. Very happy to be here. Inspirational meeting so far. #AvHResearchUnites

A bouncy castle on the grounds of Schloss Bellevue

A man with sunglasses and a rhubarb juice in front of Schloss Bellevue

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Christopher Wheat @chriswheat.bsky.social · Jun 22

🚨Postdoc opportunity🚨: LepEU postdoc: comparative population genomics of European scale adaptation in butterflies

2 year, full-time PD in my group, Stockholm Univ.

Applications assed on rolling basis, deadline: 23 August 2025. Planned start 1 Oct.

Details:
christopherwheatlab.wordpress.com

The aim of this proposal is to place population genomic insights into a comparative framework to gain fundamental insights into the determinants of evolutionary outcomes. The project will work within LepEU, the European Lepidopteran Population Genomics Consortium (https://lepeu.github.io/). LepEU provides access to field samples from European populations of diverse species. Chromosome-scale reference genomes are provided by Project Psyche (https://www.projectpsyche.org/). Networking during the postdoc will be facilitated by participation in the 10kLepGenomes COST Action (https://10klepgenomes.eu/). Existing datasets await analysis, while additional samples need DNA extraction and submission for sequencing. Functional validation capability (CRISPR/Cas9 gene manipulations) is also available to test emergent hypotheses of allele-to-phenotype impacts. Personal research interests of the postdoc will be important to determine the exact project, as the project has a generous sequencing budget.

The successful applicant should have a PhD (obtained within 6 years of the application deadline) in a suitable subject area, such as evolutionary biology or population genomics. A strong interest in population genomics, local adaptation, comparative analyses, and experience working with genomic-scale data is essential. The candidate must have a documented publication record demonstrating relevant skills. Experience working with bioinformatic pipelines (e.g., Snakemake), or working with butterflies is welcome but not essential. The net salary is 28,000 SEK/month (~2,430 Euro, not subject to Swedish income tax) and comes directly from the Carl-Trygger Foundation stipend, which is paid out directly to the postdoc. Only PhD candidates acquired outside of the host department can apply. Currently, the lab of Prof. Wheat consists of 3 postdoctoral researchers, while the Dept. of Zoology provides a vibrant and excellent research environment of active, dynamic researchers.

Applications should include: i) a succinct description of research interests and experience, detailing your contribution to any relevant publications (max 1 page), ii) why you are the ideal candidate for this position in the lab (max 1 page); iii) a CV including a list of publications, and iv) the name and contact information of two personal references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 23 August 2025. The project is planned to start on 1 October, but flexibility in the starting date can be provided for a suitable candidate. Please contact Prof. Wheat for additional information.

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jun 20

Zoraptera!

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Dr. Jessica L Ware @jessicalwarelab.bsky.social · Jun 15

Do you fish in freshwater? Please share or/and complete our survey gathering data on observations of insects for our study on aquatic insect population declines! The link to our survey is here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VXLMY89. Please share if you know anyone who might be interested in participating!

a dragonfly perched on a hand wearing pink nailpolish

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paul frandsen @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social · Jun 13

Great to have our caddisfly silk review now included in an issue in Trends in Genetics. And, I might be biased, but that sure is a beautiful cover ;)!

Trends in Genetics @cp-trendsgenetics.bsky.social · Jun 13

The June issue is live!

Two Opinion articles challenge the way we think about the genomic code, and Reviews cover topics ranging from human handedness to caddisfly silk (the latter of which is featured on the cover, courtesy of @paulbfrandsen.bsky.social).

More here:
www.cell.com/trends/genet...

In this issue of Trends in Genetics, Frandsen and colleagues review the current state of caddisfly silk genetics research and outline future directions aimed at linking the genotype and phenotype of this extraordinary biomaterial. The cover image depicts a larva from the caddisfly genus Molanna peeking out from its portable case constructed from silk and pebbles. Photograph by Jan Hamrsky.

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Tobias Kuemmerle @tkuemmerle.bsky.social · Jun 7

Come join us at the Conservation Biogeography Lab @biogeoberlin.bsky.social @humboldtuni.bsky.social and carry out work on megafauna in Europe

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New PhD position on large mammals and land-use change in Europe | Conservation Biogeography Lab

We are excited to invite applications for a new PhD position on large mammals and land-use change in Europe. Join us at the Conservation and Biogeography Lab at Humboldt University Berlin!

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Rod Page @rdmpage.bsky.social · Jun 5

I've written up some notes on the Madagascar #metabarcoding data as a blog post iphylo.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-me...

A metabarcoding mess and the importance of just looking at the data

Blog by Rod Page on biodiversity informatics, taxonomy, systematics, phylogeny, knowledge graphs, and other topics.

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Jonathan Tonkin @jdtonkin.bsky.social · May 29

If you think the seasons are feeling… different, you may be right.
Our new review in Science (@science.org) shows that Earth’s changing rhythms could have major and underestimated consequences for life on Earth. 🌍🧵
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Ecological and evolutionary consequences of changing seasonality

Climate change and other anthropogenic drivers alter seasonal regimes across freshwater, terrestrial, and marine biomes. Seasonal patterns affect ecological and evolutionary processes at different eco...

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