Robert G. Björk
@robertgbjork.bsky.social
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Arctic ecologist in APE@GU with focus on plant-soil interactions. Professor in Ecosystem Science at University of Gothenburg 🇸🇪.
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Absolutely thrilled 🎉 to have contributed to this exciting paper, brilliantly led by @nanitundra.bsky.social 🌟 Such a joy to be part of this inspiring team! 🚀🙌
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🌲 Boreal-tundra species drive Arctic plant borealization 🌲

Our new study in #EcologyLetters quantifies tundra plant borealization, assesses its main drivers and identifies the species & traits contributing to borealization.

doi.org/10.1111/ele....

🧵 (1/6) 🌐🧪🌱🌍
Illustration of a branch of Betula glandulosa (Resin birch). Illustration by Alberto S. Ballesteros (@asbillustration.bsky.social).
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🌍Tenure-track call at GU Earth Sciences🇸🇪!
Seeking top ECRs (PhD≤5yrs) for nomination to the 🇸🇪 Research Council’s strategic programme
🔬5 yrs | 💰SEK 3M/year
📅Deadline: Nov 19 | Start: Autumn 2026
Research: Climate, Geosphere, Ecosystems
🔗 gu.se/en/earth-sciences
Contact: [email protected] or DM me
Department of Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences is the studying of the Earth and its history as well as the processes that operate in and on the Earth's surface. We study how humans use the Earth, its natural resources and the conseq...
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robertgbjork.bsky.social
🌍Tenure-track call at GU Earth Sciences🇸🇪!
Seeking top ECRs (PhD≤5yrs) for nomination to the 🇸🇪 Research Council’s strategic programme
🔬5 yrs | 💰SEK 3M/year
📅Deadline: Nov 19 | Start: Autumn 2026
Research: Climate, Geosphere, Ecosystems
🔗 gu.se/en/earth-sciences
Contact: [email protected] or DM me
Department of Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences is the studying of the Earth and its history as well as the processes that operate in and on the Earth's surface. We study how humans use the Earth, its natural resources and the conseq...
gu.se
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With more and more Arctic plant folks joining 🌱❄️, what better excuse to drop this starter pack again? 🔁💎 If you want to join in, just give me a shout!
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I've put together this Starter Pack because I still miss connecting with many Arctic colleagues on this platform. Apologies if I missed adding some of you, but you're all welcome to join!
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🎉We have announced a new professorship at the University of Gothenburg 🇸🇪 to celebrate our Crown Princess’s 50th birthday!
🌿Broad focus on biodiversity — from microbes to modelling
📢A fantastic opportunity for researchers working across scales and disciplines!

🔗 web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
The Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity
Professorship in Biodiversity. The University of Gothenburg hereby announces a unique and prestigious position – the
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nordicjbotany.bsky.social
We are pleased to officially open abstract submissions for the Tundra Transitions Special Issue at the 22nd ITEX Meeting, organised by @matsbjorkman.bsky.social, @annebeejay.bsky.social and NJB's Subject Editor @robertgbjork.bsky.social !
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We are now inviting abstract submissions for the special issue Tundra Transitions -
Understanding Vegetation Change Across Scales and Systems.
Submit by 30th Nov via vist.ly/48ts3 or to [email protected]. Invited manuscripts should be submitted by 31st May 2026.
robertgbjork.bsky.social
🎉We have announced a new professorship at the University of Gothenburg 🇸🇪 to celebrate our Crown Princess’s 50th birthday!
🌿Broad focus on biodiversity — from microbes to modelling
📢A fantastic opportunity for researchers working across scales and disciplines!

🔗 web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
The Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity
Professorship in Biodiversity. The University of Gothenburg hereby announces a unique and prestigious position – the
web103.reachmee.com
robertgbjork.bsky.social
Excited to welcome a passionate group of Arctic scientists to the 22nd International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) meeting at Nordens Ark, on Sweden’s stunning west coast!
robertgbjork.bsky.social
Absolutely thrilled 🎉 to have contributed to this exciting paper, brilliantly led by @nanitundra.bsky.social 🌟 Such a joy to be part of this inspiring team! 🚀🙌
nanitundra.bsky.social
🌲 Boreal-tundra species drive Arctic plant borealization 🌲

Our new study in #EcologyLetters quantifies tundra plant borealization, assesses its main drivers and identifies the species & traits contributing to borealization.

doi.org/10.1111/ele....

🧵 (1/6) 🌐🧪🌱🌍
Illustration of a branch of Betula glandulosa (Resin birch). Illustration by Alberto S. Ballesteros (@asbillustration.bsky.social).
Reposted by Robert G. Björk
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CREAF @creaf.cat · 16d
Boreal plants are moving into the #Arctic and reshaping #tundra landscapes 🌱❄️

A 🟢NEW STUDY🟢 led by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and @creaf.cat reveals shrubs and grasses from boreal forests are expanding north.

So what? 👇
Persicaria bistorta, common bistort in the swiss alps. Credit_ Mariana Garcia Criado
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🌍 Join us at University of Gothenburg 🇸🇪!
We're hiring an Associate Senior Lecturer (tenure-track) in greenhouse gas dynamics in soil–plant systems.
🔬 Focus: peatlands, carbon & nitrogen cycles, land use.
🔗 bit.ly/47hQKRc
#AcademicJobs #ClimateScience #Peatlands @beccsweden.bsky.social
Associate Senior Lecturer in Ecosystem Science
At the Department of Earth Sciences, we have ca 75 employees who work in the
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I fear there is deep truth here.
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This last 24hrs been so Spursy 🤍
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nordicjbotany.bsky.social
Great news! From 1 January 2026, Nordic Journal of Botany will be a fully #OpenAccess journal! We are pleased to make NJB content freely accessible and increase the visibility of your published research!
Read more here: vist.ly/3n8zh4q
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I also had the opportunity to give a more local perspective for @svtnyheter.bsky.social Norrbotten, featuring some great footage from our field station in #Latnjajaure.
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Risken för bränder på kalfjällen ökar när klimatet blir varmare
Kan få konsekvenser för rennäringen
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The Swedish tundra has historically lacked a wildfire regime, making it ecologically unique. However, climate-induced shifts are now elevating fire risk. I commented on these emerging dynamics on @svtnyheter.bsky.social this morning.🔥🌍 #ClimateChange #WildfireRisk #Arctic
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Varningen: ”De svenska fjällen kommer att brinna”
7 år efter fjällbranden – nästan inget är tillbaka • Stor risk för nya bränder
www.svt.se
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Another exciting day in the ReindeerFlux project!🦌 Frida and @colebrachmann.bsky.social measured CO₂ & CH₄, while Alex and Johan flew drones with radar, multispectral & NDVI sensors. Thanks @svtnyheter.bsky.social’s Susan & Henrik for visiting—loved sharing our work in beautiful Grövelsjön! 🌿
robertgbjork.bsky.social
Another exciting day in the ReindeerFlux project!🦌 Frida and @colebrachmann.bsky.social measured CO₂ & CH₄, while Alex and Johan flew drones with radar, multispectral & NDVI sensors. Thanks @svtnyheter.bsky.social’s Susan & Henrik for visiting—loved sharing our work in beautiful Grövelsjön! 🌿