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Job Opening: Director of the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI).

Opportunity to build on TBI's history of research, education, and international collaboration in early human history, paleoanthropology, paleobiology, drylands ecology, genomics, and the geosciences.
www.imsearch.com/open-searche...

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Come work with us!

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Hi!

I'm not here very often, but I just launched my brand new lab website! I'm also hiring a !!! three-year !!! Postdoc. Interest form link can be found under "The Team" section.

(Current domain name is temporary haha. FormorphologyLab dot com coming soon!)
badger-mustard-h5jf.squarespace.com

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The machines are fine. I'm worried about us. On AI agents, grunt work, and the part of science that isn't replaceable.

Favorite quote: "What's great about science is its people... If we use these tools to bypass that process in favor of faster output...[w]e take away the only part of it that wasn't replaceable in the first place." ergosphere.blog/posts/the-ma...

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Come join us! We're recruiting 3 new academic posts in the School of Biology, University of Leeds, closing 23/04/26.

Assoc Prof Plant Science tinyurl.com/4x48jc78
Assoc Prof Animal Biology tinyurl.com/2s4sk85s
Lecturer in Ecology, Zoology, Biodiversity or Ecosystem Management: tinyurl.com/39dwp47j

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Graphic showing a pie chart 81% complete. Text: New Yorkers Support Term Limits / Voter Empowerment Index 2026: 81% of New yorkers support term limits for state legislators.

Graphic showing a pie chart 81% complete. Text: New Yorkers Support Term Limits / Voter Empowerment Index 2026: 81% of New yorkers support term limits for state legislators.

Hot take: term limits for state legislators shouldn't be a controversial idea. And in New York, the data proves it isn't. 🧵

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Cornell University, CALS Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Job #AJO31867, WDR-00057721 Postdoctoral Associate, CALS Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, US

Open postdoc position in my lab at Cornell, conducting comparative and experimental studies on transcriptomic responses to diet and toxins, utilizing the milkweed-insect community. Background in molecular bio & herbivory desired. academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31867

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Paleontologists from the Institute of Paleobiology of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Warsaw invite adults, primarily students of biology and geology, to participate in paleontological excavations. In July and August, we will be searching for vertebrate fossils in Triassic sediments.

The camps are free of charge. Accommodation and meals are provided.

Space is limited. Applications with a cover letter, contact information, and date preferences should be submitted by May 31st using the online form:
https://forms.gle/C7HikmxVnoqNGLrdA

Dates (specific camp locations will be announced later):
Camp I (July 5th - 18th)
Camp II (July 19th - August 1st)
Camp III (August 2nd - 15th)
Camp IV (August 16th - 29th)


Paleontolodzy z Instytutu Paleobiologii PAN i Instytutu Biologii Ewolucyjnej Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego zapraszają osoby pełnoletnie, przede wszystkim studentów kierunków biologicznych i geologicznych, do udziału w wykopaliskach paleontologicznych. W lipcu i sierpniu będziemy poszukiwać skamieniałości kręgowców w osadach triasowych.

Obozy są bezpłatne. Zapewniamy nocleg i wyżywienie.

Liczba miejsc jest ograniczona. Zgłoszenia z listem motywacyjnym, danymi kontaktowymi i preferencjami terminowymi należy przesyłać do 31 maja przez formularz online:
https://forms.gle/C7HikmxVnoqNGLrdA

Terminy (lokacje konkretnych turnusów zostaną ogłoszone później):
I turnus (5 - 18 lipca)
II turnus (19 lipca - 1 sierpnia)
III turnus (2 - 15 sierpnia)
IV turnus (16 - 29 sierpnia)

Dodatkowe informacje:
https://www.paleo.pan.pl/dzial-badawczy/wykopaliska.html
https://www.facebook.com/notes/687880055483720/
https://dinozaury.com/?p=5099

Paleontologists from the Institute of Paleobiology of the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Warsaw invite adults, primarily students of biology and geology, to participate in paleontological excavations. In July and August, we will be searching for vertebrate fossils in Triassic sediments. The camps are free of charge. Accommodation and meals are provided. Space is limited. Applications with a cover letter, contact information, and date preferences should be submitted by May 31st using the online form: https://forms.gle/C7HikmxVnoqNGLrdA Dates (specific camp locations will be announced later): Camp I (July 5th - 18th) Camp II (July 19th - August 1st) Camp III (August 2nd - 15th) Camp IV (August 16th - 29th) Paleontolodzy z Instytutu Paleobiologii PAN i Instytutu Biologii Ewolucyjnej Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego zapraszają osoby pełnoletnie, przede wszystkim studentów kierunków biologicznych i geologicznych, do udziału w wykopaliskach paleontologicznych. W lipcu i sierpniu będziemy poszukiwać skamieniałości kręgowców w osadach triasowych. Obozy są bezpłatne. Zapewniamy nocleg i wyżywienie. Liczba miejsc jest ograniczona. Zgłoszenia z listem motywacyjnym, danymi kontaktowymi i preferencjami terminowymi należy przesyłać do 31 maja przez formularz online: https://forms.gle/C7HikmxVnoqNGLrdA Terminy (lokacje konkretnych turnusów zostaną ogłoszone później): I turnus (5 - 18 lipca) II turnus (19 lipca - 1 sierpnia) III turnus (2 - 15 sierpnia) IV turnus (16 - 29 sierpnia) Dodatkowe informacje: https://www.paleo.pan.pl/dzial-badawczy/wykopaliska.html https://www.facebook.com/notes/687880055483720/ https://dinozaury.com/?p=5099

Institute of Paleobiology of the Polish Academy of Sciences & the University of Warsaw invite participats for paleontological excavations, in July-August. Accommodation and meals are provided. The digs uncover Triassic vertebrates in Polish Silesia.

Details in thread 🧵

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Professor or Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Restoration Ecology Professor or Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Restoration Ecology

Come to work with us!

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Imaging Assistant:South Kensington

JOB CLAXON: Imaging Assistant @nhm-london.bsky.social . Permanent role. Would be good for someone with CT experience! jobs.nhm.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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We're hiring a *post doc*!

Are you a global change ecologist (broadly defined) and want to work with Jenny McGuire, @benjaminfreeman.bsky.social, me & many others?!🦎🐦🦴⛰️

Come join an amazing, hungry, and very exciting eco-evo group here at GT!

careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/...

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Student Collections Study Award The NHM Collections Study Awards provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students to visit and study the collections of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the La Brea Tar Pits & ...

NHMLA has a student collections study award (deadline April 1) - nhm.org/student-coll.... NHM has great paleontology collections, AND it's near many other museums (Alf, San Bernardino Co. Museum, Western Center, Cooper Center, San Diego NHM), so a SoCal paleo trip can cover a lot of institutions!

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Reporter, Nature Job Title: Reporter, Nature Location: Washington DC or New York (Hybrid Working Model) Application Deadline: March 27, 2026 About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of re...

Science reporter/journalist/writer job alert at Nature!

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#journalism #jobs #science #naturemag #dc #nyc

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🦖 Free Webinar: 200 Years of Vertebrate Paleontology in South Asia
Join Dr. Advait Jukar for a fascinating look at the history and future of vertebrate paleontology in South Asia.
📅 March 11 | 12-1 PM ET
🔗 Register: anatomy.org/ANATOMY/Meet...

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The data shows broad, bipartisan, statewide support for five structural reforms: term limits, citizen ballot initiatives, easier ballot access, open primaries, and ranked choice voting.

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New York's democracy reform data just got picked up by Independent Voter News. Here's why that matters for organizers. 🧵

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🚨 We're hiring!
Postdoctoral positions in modeling of development and evolution at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social & @scilifelab.se

Focus: dynamical systems, time-series, phylogenetics, dimensionality reduction

📍 Stockholm
🕒 2+1 years
🔍 Details: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Please share!

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ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN HISTORY OF SCIENCE
My home department at Uppsala University is advertising an endowed professorship in the history of science. This is the best position in the field in Sweden, and probably in all of Scandinavia. Apply before 30 April 2026. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

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Methods for knowledge-based biodiversity monitoring and management under uncertainty (BioM) - UiO:Life Science BioM develops new interdisciplinary methods to model and govern biodiversity under uncertainty, combining ecology, statistics, and philosophy. The project delivers predictive tools, normative framewor...

2 PhD & 1 postdoc available at BioM in Oslo
www.uio.no/english/rese... Interdisciplinary methods to model and govern biodiversity under uncertainty. Re-post widely! Work with statistical ecologists Olav Skarpaas (Natural History Museum Oslo @uio.no) @t-ergon.bsky.social

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A little over two weeks left to apply for this postdoc-to-faculty fellowship! It's a great department that's grown rapidly in the last couple years. Happy to chat with folks who would want to collaborate

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Administrative Assistant Sr | U-M Careers

UMMP is hiring: Administrative Assistant Senior position with primary duties related to administrative support, collections and publications compliance, and museum outreach and communications work. careers.umich.edu/job_detail/2...

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If you're looking for a postdoc in developmental/evo-devo biology, check out this position with @matt-towers.bsky.social @drn-sheffield.bsky.social @sheffielduni.bsky.social ! Great lab, great university and great city! 🐣 🔬

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About the museum Natural History Museum Denmark is beautifully located in the corner of the Botanical Garden near Nørreport Station. Until October 2022 the museum also welcomed guests at the Zoological Museum at Østerbro, which is now closed to the public in order to prepare for the new museum building that will open in the Botanical Garden in a few years time.

The Natural History Museum Denmark seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor and Curator of Lepidoptera. Candidates should have a strong research background in Lepidoptera. Applications due March 22, 2026. Info: https://snm.dk/en/about-museum #job

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John Day Fossil Beds – Interpretive Ranger Individual Placement - Kimberly, OR Northwest Youth Corps – 640 Hour Individual Placement National Park Service John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Kimberly, Oregon – 16 Weeks Title: Interpretive Ranger Individual Placement (640 Ho...

Interpretation internship at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument through the Northwest Youth Corps

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The most common age for a Black person in the USA, is ~27 years old.

The most common age for a white person in the USA, is ~58 years old.

Old people need more healthcare.

So you would think that white people in the US would prefer policies that lead to more nurses and providers?

But no.🤷🏿‍♂️

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A job description for the State Geologist Position at the North Dakota Geological Survey. 

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is seeking a State Geologist to join our team in Bismarck, ND. As a member of the DMR, which includes both the Oil and Gas Division and Geological Survey, you'll help support responsible energy and mineral development across the state. The DMR regulates and promotes the state’s mineral resources while protecting the rights of all stakeholders, ensuring long term benefits for mineral owners, industry, and the public.

The State Geologist, also serving as the Director of the Geological Survey (NDGS), is a critical member of the executive leadership team. The State Geologist reports directly to the DMR Director and, at a minimum, provides quarterly reports to the ND Industrial Commission (Governor, Attorney General, and Agriculture Commissioner). The State Geologist is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing NDGS staff; ensuring operational excellence across the division; developing and managing the NDGS budget; overseeing and executing regulatory programs; and supporting other state agencies.  The State Geologist engages in the legislative process, provides oral and written testimony on the NDGS budget as well as geologic and regulatory topics, collaborates with external stakeholders, and sets a strategic vision for the NDGS.

The NDGS maintains the Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks and operates a strong paleontology program that manages public fossil digs and curates the state rock, mineral, and fossil collections at the ND Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck. The State Geologist represents the NDGS nationally in organizations such as the Association of American State Geologists (AASG), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the Geological Society of America (GSA). Occasional travel is required.

A job description for the State Geologist Position at the North Dakota Geological Survey. The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) is seeking a State Geologist to join our team in Bismarck, ND. As a member of the DMR, which includes both the Oil and Gas Division and Geological Survey, you'll help support responsible energy and mineral development across the state. The DMR regulates and promotes the state’s mineral resources while protecting the rights of all stakeholders, ensuring long term benefits for mineral owners, industry, and the public. The State Geologist, also serving as the Director of the Geological Survey (NDGS), is a critical member of the executive leadership team. The State Geologist reports directly to the DMR Director and, at a minimum, provides quarterly reports to the ND Industrial Commission (Governor, Attorney General, and Agriculture Commissioner). The State Geologist is responsible for hiring, developing, and managing NDGS staff; ensuring operational excellence across the division; developing and managing the NDGS budget; overseeing and executing regulatory programs; and supporting other state agencies. The State Geologist engages in the legislative process, provides oral and written testimony on the NDGS budget as well as geologic and regulatory topics, collaborates with external stakeholders, and sets a strategic vision for the NDGS. The NDGS maintains the Wilson M. Laird Core and Sample Library on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks and operates a strong paleontology program that manages public fossil digs and curates the state rock, mineral, and fossil collections at the ND Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck. The State Geologist represents the NDGS nationally in organizations such as the Association of American State Geologists (AASG), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and the Geological Society of America (GSA). Occasional travel is required.

Come be my boss! The North Dakota Geological Survey is hiring the State Geologist position. They are casting a wide net in terms of professional experience, including paleontology given the strong program we have here. To apply go to www.nd.gov/jobs and search for State Geologist.

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PhD Research Fellows in geosciences, planetary or exoplanetary sciences – up to three positions (294610) | University of Oslo Job title: PhD Research Fellows in geosciences, planetary or exoplanetary sciences – up to three positions (294610), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Apply for PhD Fellowships at the Centre for Planetary Habitability in Oslo! There are projects for geologists, paleontologists, paleobiologists, astrobiologists, stats-y folks, geoscientists and planetary folks! www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

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Ok I know it's frustrating that every opportunity these days is for AI in bio (I am frustrated)... But if you are interested in predicting microbial traits from omics data, or modeling phage-host interactions, or anything else we work on please do reach out - we can probably figure out an AI angle

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Where can I find a cover of "Blinding Lights" with the same amount of grit that Rizzo injects? I like the rat version better than the original. All Spotify searched covers are in the wrong direction. m.youtube.com/watch?v=5pMe...

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Here's the thing about citizen ballot initiatives: they're not just about "direct democracy"—they're about breaking legislative capture. When entrenched interests control the agenda, citizens need a workaround. 🧵

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