The first ISNBS symposium is this weekend! There will be three flash talk events open to the public where nonbinary researchers from across scientific disciplines will present their work, in addition to closed sessions for members only. See you there! 🧑‍🔬

From the arid north to the cold seas of Magallanes, Chilean Labyrinthulomycetes astonish 🌊🧬: some strains yield up to 34× more DHA in cold, alkaline waters and serve as sources of carotenoids and PUFAs. First Chilean study protist lipids temp gradient @jeukmicro.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/jeu....

Bioprospecting of Chilean Labyrinthulomycetes: Laboratory Evaluation of PUFA and Carotenoid Production in Isolates From Diverse Natural Environments

This study examines the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and carotenoids in Labyrinthulomycetes isolated along a thermal gradient on the Chilean coast. Phylogenetic analysis revealed...

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🚨 We’re hiring! Join our Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis group #UniversityKoblenz,Germany as a PhD researcher (m/f/d) in #plankton #ecology. Dive into #protist- #algae interactions, molecular ecology & sustainable water management. Apply by 14.08.2025! 🌊🔬 #protistsonsky #parasites #microbiology

Phylogenomics of Asgard archaea reveals a unique blend of prokaryotic-like horizontal transfer and eukaryotic-like gene duplication. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.07.24.666526v1

New PhD funding opportunity: Quantifying natural flood management through peatland restoration in the upland moorland environment (Physical Geography @exeter.ac.uk ) @dpanici.bsky.social @philipimetcalfe.bsky.social @uoe-creww.bsky.social www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...

Quantifying NFM through peatland re | University of Exeter

The University’s Department of Geography invites applications for a PhD studentship funded by the Environment Agency and South West Water and the University of Exeter to commence as soon as possible t...

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Sphagnum mosses are fascinating from physiology, ecology, and climate perspectives. I'm especially proud of this @newphyt.bsky.social paper meant to inspire new research on ecoevolution and biodiversity. Check out the incredible cover art by Blanka Aguero! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

I'm recruiting via ISU's new EPSCOR Grad Training Program! If you want to write an NSF GRFP this Fall and come to ISU, let's connect. Students who get an Honorable Mention this year (or did in the last 3 years) are eligible. Program funding rates are same as GRFP! Apply: etap.nsf.gov/award/8257/o...

Apply for a funded PhD in Evolutionary and Molecular Ecology at KU Leuven and the University of Innsbruck, researching Daphnia adaptation. Apply by 31 July 2025: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60500112 #phd

PhD Position in Evolutionary and Molecular Ecology

PhD position focused on ecology, evolution and molecular mechanisms of plasticity and adaptation in Daphnia

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📢🔥 Excited to share this new chapter! Led by @sgomezgon.bsky.social we explore the fire ecology in the Chilean Mediterranean 🌿🇨🇱 link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... @iebchile.bsky.social @cr2uchile.bsky.social Thanks to @alefidelis.bsky.social & @springernature.com

Fire in Mediterranean Ecosystems of South America

The South American Mediterranean region is located in central Chile (23–39°S) and has a climate with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters. There, a typical sclerophyllous vegetation devel...

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What’s so mighty about meiofauna? On the #Shinkai6500 expedition, JAMSTEC’s James Fleming is exploring the hidden world of meiofauna—where thousands, even tens of thousands, of new species may be waiting to be discovered. @jamesfvfleming.bsky.social #JAMSTEC

I've always been a bit embarrassed by my poor "naturalist" skills, especially as an ecologist surrounded by folks who can identify every tree and every sandpiper. Posting this, I've learned I'm not alone - and I feel better. scientistseessquirre...

On not being a naturalist – but being one anyway

Note: longer post than usual. But also, both a bit different from my usual and (perhaps not coincidentally) one of my favourites of everything I’ve ever written – so please give it a shot. It’s thr…

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‼️ REMINDER ‼️ Brian Moss Competition for the best published paper in a limnology thesis. ⏰ If your country does not have a SIL Ambassador, submit your paper to the competition chair TOMORROW. ⏰ If you have a SIL Ambassador in your country : you have until June 30, 2025.

I will not be reviewing for, guest editing for, or submitting manuscripts to these new bastardized journals from @springernature.com‬

Mark A. Hanson@hansonmark.bsky.social · last yr.

New from The Strain Team: 🎊 Springer Nature Discovers MDPI 🎊 Springer Nature has spawned a copycat journal series called "Discover" mimicking #MDPI journal titles and citation behaviours. We even made a browser game to prove it (see 🔗). Gross! 😀 1/n #ResearchIntegrity #SciPub #AcademicSky

Dear colleagues, I'm currently seeking PhD scholarships in Central Europe, focusing on research areas such as limnology, cyanobacteria, aquatic ecology, biodiversity, microbial ecology, water quality. I would greatly appreciate any information or recommendations you could share

First published paper! I'm thrilled to be a co-author of this work by Jara-Zapata et al., which reports for the first time the presence of the genus Aplanochytrium on the Chilean coast, expanding its geographical distribution 1/2 doi.org/10.1111/jeu....

First Record of Aplanochytrium on the Chilean Coast and its Biotechnological Potential: Expanding the Geographic Distribution of Labyrinthulomycetes

This study reports the first record of the genus Aplanochytrium on the coast of Chile, belonging to the class Labyrinthulomycetes in the kingdom Stramenopila. These marine protists play an essential ...

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Are you interested in field work and data science? We're looking for a PhD student interested in data-driven analysis of non-linearity in lake ecosystems to begin September 2025. Please share far and wide, and contact Robert for any questions! Here's the official description: lnkd.in/dzTwudQz

💡#PhD opportunity: Ecology of the lower Clutha River / Mata-Au 🏢 University of Otago / Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka 📍 Dunedin, #NewZealand 🚨 Deadline: Fri 7 Feb (or until filled) 📨 To discuss and apply, contact Prof Gerry Closs directly: https://buff.ly/4gs2O32 #sciencejobs #sciencecareers #biology #fish

Open to PhD students anywhere in the world 🧪🌍

American Naturalist / ASN 🐌@asn-amnat.bsky.social · 2y ago

Apply now for the ASN Student Research Awards by March 14! Ten awards of $2k each will be given to research that advances the the conceptual unification of ecology, evolution, or behavior. More info here: bit.ly/asn_grant_25

The first #ALQUIBLA newsletter of 2025 is already available. Remember, you will find published works, job opportunities, conferences, courses, awards, divulgation of activities etc. www.limnetica.net/en/alquibla-...