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Behavioural ecologist; animal behaviour; research focused on the evolution of sociality and mating strategies; studies social ground squirrels and polar bears; birder; parent; she/her
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Coverage of our paper in Forbes, new article by @grrlscientist.bsky.social! www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
How Parrots Make Friends
A new study reports that parrots who are strangers to each other “test the waters” by forming new relationships through a series of increasingly friendly interactions.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Coverage of our paper in Forbes, new article by @grrlscientist.bsky.social! www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
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Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
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Freshwater Ecology position!!! careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1652277...
August 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Freshwater Ecology position!!! careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/1652277...
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Teaching this fall?
Here is a handy webpage that will help you generate a list of the days your course(s) meet:
wcaleb.rice.edu/syllabusmake...
Here is a handy webpage that will help you generate a list of the days your course(s) meet:
wcaleb.rice.edu/syllabusmake...
Generic Syllabus Maker
wcaleb.rice.edu
August 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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My department @utoronto.ca (www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/) is hiring a molecular biologist in any field (e.g., ecology, evolutionary biology, etc.). Please encourage any excellent finishing PhD students, postdocs or assistant professor to apply here:
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
www.utm.utoronto.ca
July 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My department @utoronto.ca (www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology/) is hiring a molecular biologist in any field (e.g., ecology, evolutionary biology, etc.). Please encourage any excellent finishing PhD students, postdocs or assistant professor to apply here:
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississa...
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Went fishing and saw this grey whale
July 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Went fishing and saw this grey whale
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Aarhus University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in population genetics, comparative genomics, or bioinformatics for biodiversity research. More info: https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/tenure-track-assistant-professor-in-biodiversity-research-using-genetics #job
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biodiversity Research Using Genetics - Ledig stilling på Aarhus Universitet
Ledig stilling ved Center for Kvantitativ Genetik og Genomforskning, Aarhus, Aarhus Universitet
www.au.dk
June 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Aarhus University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in population genetics, comparative genomics, or bioinformatics for biodiversity research. More info: https://www.au.dk/om/stillinger/job/tenure-track-assistant-professor-in-biodiversity-research-using-genetics #job
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In about a week we (Biological Sciences @ Monash Uni in Melbourne, Australia) will be opening a search for 3 (!!!) permanent academic positions (40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service) at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. 1 Genomics, 2 Ecology. Please share, email me, DM, follow, send carrier pigeons…
June 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
In about a week we (Biological Sciences @ Monash Uni in Melbourne, Australia) will be opening a search for 3 (!!!) permanent academic positions (40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service) at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. 1 Genomics, 2 Ecology. Please share, email me, DM, follow, send carrier pigeons…
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Great PhD position on gull foraging behaviour ecology at sea!
#ornithology
Apply before 20-7-2025 or spread the word!
#ornithology
Apply before 20-7-2025 or spread the word!
New PhD position in our group! Join us to study gull foraging ecology at sea using GPS and accelerometry data! You will be working here Amsterdam Movement Ecology group under supervision of @judyshamounb.bsky.social, @rooskentie.bsky.social and me. Apply here werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Vacancy — PhD Position Gull Foraging Ecology in the North Sea - NO-REGRETS Project
Are you passionate about animal movement ecology? Interested in studying gull foraging ecology at sea? Apply for this unique PhD opportunity at the Department of Theoretical and Computational Ecology ...
werkenbij.uva.nl
June 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Great PhD position on gull foraging behaviour ecology at sea!
#ornithology
Apply before 20-7-2025 or spread the word!
#ornithology
Apply before 20-7-2025 or spread the word!
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Very cool PhD opportunity with a fab team of caring and inspiring supervisors at a great institution, and building on a fantastic study system! Recommended! #ornithology
New PhD position in our group! Join us to study gull foraging ecology at sea using GPS and accelerometry data! You will be working here Amsterdam Movement Ecology group under supervision of @judyshamounb.bsky.social, @rooskentie.bsky.social and me. Apply here werkenbij.uva.nl/en/vacancies...
Vacancy — PhD Position Gull Foraging Ecology in the North Sea - NO-REGRETS Project
Are you passionate about animal movement ecology? Interested in studying gull foraging ecology at sea? Apply for this unique PhD opportunity at the Department of Theoretical and Computational Ecology ...
werkenbij.uva.nl
June 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Very cool PhD opportunity with a fab team of caring and inspiring supervisors at a great institution, and building on a fantastic study system! Recommended! #ornithology
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Application Deadline : 24 June 2025 ... soon!
June 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Application Deadline : 24 June 2025 ... soon!
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Marchand: compared to those born to a bighorn ewe when she's young, lambs born when she's old have shorter lives, wean fewer lambs. At any age, ewes that live longer have lambs that live longer and have higher reproductive success. url:https://academic.oup.com/beheco/article/36/4/araf046/8126721
June 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Marchand: compared to those born to a bighorn ewe when she's young, lambs born when she's old have shorter lives, wean fewer lambs. At any age, ewes that live longer have lambs that live longer and have higher reproductive success. url:https://academic.oup.com/beheco/article/36/4/araf046/8126721
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Arctic sea ice is tracking below the 2012 record low minimum cover. While the effects of sea ice loss vary across the 20 populations of polar bears, all are being affected but by differing degrees. We've not crossed critical fasting duration thresholds but we're often close.
June 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Arctic sea ice is tracking below the 2012 record low minimum cover. While the effects of sea ice loss vary across the 20 populations of polar bears, all are being affected but by differing degrees. We've not crossed critical fasting duration thresholds but we're often close.
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The great Sally Otto and I are hosting a series of interviews called “Reflections on the history of modeling and theory”, as part of @smtpb.bsky.social. First one drops next week, with Simon Levin. Tune in for great stories, some pearls of wisdom, and the long view on modeling and theory in biology.
Sally Otto (UBC) & @jpodwyer.bsky.social (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) interview Simon Levin, James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University. Premiering April 14th, 10 AM on SMTPB YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TpJ...
Simon Levin Interview
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April 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The great Sally Otto and I are hosting a series of interviews called “Reflections on the history of modeling and theory”, as part of @smtpb.bsky.social. First one drops next week, with Simon Levin. Tune in for great stories, some pearls of wisdom, and the long view on modeling and theory in biology.
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Sally Otto @sarperotto.bsky.social
and I are back with the next installment of “Reflections on the history of modeling and theory”, supported by @smtpb.bsky.social. Bob Holt shares his personal history and stories of his life in science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hX...
and I are back with the next installment of “Reflections on the history of modeling and theory”, supported by @smtpb.bsky.social. Bob Holt shares his personal history and stories of his life in science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hX...
Robert D. Holt interview
YouTube video by SMTPB
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May 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sally Otto @sarperotto.bsky.social
and I are back with the next installment of “Reflections on the history of modeling and theory”, supported by @smtpb.bsky.social. Bob Holt shares his personal history and stories of his life in science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hX...
and I are back with the next installment of “Reflections on the history of modeling and theory”, supported by @smtpb.bsky.social. Bob Holt shares his personal history and stories of his life in science: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8hX...
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Individual consistency in foraging behaviour is influenced by prey availability in a breeding seabird | Marine Biology
Individual consistency in foraging behaviour is influenced by prey availability in a breeding seabird - Marine Biology
Individual behavioural consistency has been identified throughout the animal kingdom and is commonly observed in foraging behaviour. Foraging consistency has been linked to several extrinsic (e.g.,…
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May 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Individual consistency in foraging behaviour is influenced by prey availability in a breeding seabird | Marine Biology
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Interested in a PhD connecting sensory ecology and evolutionary genetics? Applications are now open for a project on the Speciation Genomics of Eye Size Variation in Heliconius Butterflies in our lab at LMU Munich: www.evol.bio.lmu.de/research/mer... Please repost!
May 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Interested in a PhD connecting sensory ecology and evolutionary genetics? Applications are now open for a project on the Speciation Genomics of Eye Size Variation in Heliconius Butterflies in our lab at LMU Munich: www.evol.bio.lmu.de/research/mer... Please repost!
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Permanent Teaching Fellow jobs in 1) Marine and 2) Terrestrial Ecology at @swanseauni.bsky.social
Fantastic department and an awesome place to live!
Link:
www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
Fantastic department and an awesome place to live!
Link:
www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
May 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Permanent Teaching Fellow jobs in 1) Marine and 2) Terrestrial Ecology at @swanseauni.bsky.social
Fantastic department and an awesome place to live!
Link:
www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
Fantastic department and an awesome place to live!
Link:
www.swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swan...
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We still have a few spots left for the GRC Ecological & Evolutionary Genomics meeting in Tuscany this summer (July 13-18). Lots of great speakers already lined up, and we'd love to hear from you! www.grc.org/ecological-a...
May 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We still have a few spots left for the GRC Ecological & Evolutionary Genomics meeting in Tuscany this summer (July 13-18). Lots of great speakers already lined up, and we'd love to hear from you! www.grc.org/ecological-a...
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I am looking to recruit a new PhD student to work on merging large-scale and local-scale streamflow forecasts. More info here 👉 www.usherbrooke.ca/recherche/en...
*How to apply?* Send 1) your CV 📝 and 2) motivation letter ✉️ to [email protected]
*How to apply?* Send 1) your CV 📝 and 2) motivation letter ✉️ to [email protected]
Bayesian merging of local and global hydrologica - Research - Université de SherbrookeUniversité de SherbrookeUniversité de Sherbrooke
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April 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I am looking to recruit a new PhD student to work on merging large-scale and local-scale streamflow forecasts. More info here 👉 www.usherbrooke.ca/recherche/en...
*How to apply?* Send 1) your CV 📝 and 2) motivation letter ✉️ to [email protected]
*How to apply?* Send 1) your CV 📝 and 2) motivation letter ✉️ to [email protected]
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🚨 Part 1 of our 2-Part Career Webinar Series is TOMORROW! 🚨
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April 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🚨 Part 1 of our 2-Part Career Webinar Series is TOMORROW! 🚨
Join us to hear from experts in government, industry, non-profits, & publishing.
💬 Get your questions ready for the live Q&A!
We can't wait to see you there!
Message us for the Zoom Link.
#CareerWebinar #Networking #LiveEvent #EEB
Join us to hear from experts in government, industry, non-profits, & publishing.
💬 Get your questions ready for the live Q&A!
We can't wait to see you there!
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#CareerWebinar #Networking #LiveEvent #EEB
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New postdoc position in our lab (2 y+): evolutionary genomics of integrons and MGEs with focus on vibrio-phage interactions. Great environment @pasteur.fr for science, career building. Super collaborators @celineloot.bsky.social @amazeld.bsky.social @fredoleroux.bsky.social 3 weeks to apply!
April 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
New postdoc position in our lab (2 y+): evolutionary genomics of integrons and MGEs with focus on vibrio-phage interactions. Great environment @pasteur.fr for science, career building. Super collaborators @celineloot.bsky.social @amazeld.bsky.social @fredoleroux.bsky.social 3 weeks to apply!
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Hello Bluesky! Good to see you all again!
Job alert: I'm looking to recruit a postdoc interested in working at the interface of AI and wildlife ecology, supported by the AI for Biodiversity Change (ABC) Global Center. Apply by April 15, 2025. gaynorlab.weebly.com/join-us.html
Job alert: I'm looking to recruit a postdoc interested in working at the interface of AI and wildlife ecology, supported by the AI for Biodiversity Change (ABC) Global Center. Apply by April 15, 2025. gaynorlab.weebly.com/join-us.html
March 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Hello Bluesky! Good to see you all again!
Job alert: I'm looking to recruit a postdoc interested in working at the interface of AI and wildlife ecology, supported by the AI for Biodiversity Change (ABC) Global Center. Apply by April 15, 2025. gaynorlab.weebly.com/join-us.html
Job alert: I'm looking to recruit a postdoc interested in working at the interface of AI and wildlife ecology, supported by the AI for Biodiversity Change (ABC) Global Center. Apply by April 15, 2025. gaynorlab.weebly.com/join-us.html