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The AAAG promotes the study and training in understanding the role of genetics/genomics underlying adaptation, evolution, and variability in human and non-human primates. anthgen.org

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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Research Scientist position open at University of Oklahoma Laboraroties for Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research ( LMAMR) apply below ! 👇 apply.interfolio.com/192986
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Dr Nicholas Freymueller @smilodontology.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Interested in pursuing a #PhD or #MPhil on #ancientDNA in #Antarctica? Check out this fully-funded research position based here at #AdelaideUniversity here in South Australia! Full details attached below. Applications close 30 September. Please repost and share widely!
A flyer advertising a fully-funded PhD or MPhil position on Antarctic Ancient DNA.
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Noah Whiteman @nkwhiteman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I’m thrilled to share that our search for a tenure-track colleague in my *truly wonderful and collegial* Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development Division in the MCB Department at Berkeley @berkeleymcb.bsky.social is live! Please share this broad search widely: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05481
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Assistant Professor -Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development - Molecular and Cell Biology
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Our 5th speaker at #AABA2026 @adeflamingh.bsky.social spoke about how projects that integrate genetic analyses 🧬w/ community knowledge 🗣️ can support stewardship of culturally important species like Alaskan salmon 🐟. To read more about Alida's work see: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 6/n
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Species identification and mitochondrial genomes of ancient fish bones from the Riverine Kachemak tradition of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Seven fish vertebrae were chosen for analysis from the 49-KEN-147 archaeological site in the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Mitochondrial DNA analysis of the ancient fish bones revealed that they were fr...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Our 2nd speaker Audrey Lin @undeaddandy.bsky.social told us about how aDNA research combined w/Indigenous knowledge uncovered the history of the Coast Salish woolly dogs 🐕 a culturally important breed whose fur was used for weaving 🧶. Learn more about her work: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... 3/n
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The history of Coast Salish “woolly dogs” revealed by ancient genomics and Indigenous Knowledge
A 19th-century dog genome and traditional knowledge illuminate the life, history, and decline of Coast Salish woolly dogs.
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Did you love this year's AAAG/AABA Joint Symposium: Human-Associated Genomes in Anthropological Genetics at #AABA2026? Starting today AAAG will feature highlights post of our symposium speakers and their work. Follow this thread 🧵 to learn more about DNA studies in species like: 🐿️🐶🐠🐛 ! 1/n
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Katerina Douka @katerinad.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
aDNA lab manager position (maternity cover for ~16 months) at UniVie. Come work with us, several cool projects, new labs and great potential for further future work. Happy to answer questions! jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Senior-S...
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Senior Scientist (Ancient DNA lab)
Senior Scientist (Ancient DNA lab)
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Tauras Vilgalys @taurvil.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
My lab is looking for a lab manager/technician! The successful candidate will help us study host-pathogen evolution using functional genomics and ex vivo infection experiments. Please share broadly and send candidates my way! www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/478... #hiring #genomics #biology
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Laboratory Manager
This position will serve as a lab manager position in the Evolutionary Immunogenomics Lab (PI: Dr. Tauras Vilgalys) in the Department of Genetics. This is a heavily collaborative research environment ...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Job ad alert 🚨: jobs.ou.edu/jobs/laborat...
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Laboratory Research Manager - Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Pay Range: Targeted salary: $72,500 annually, based on experience Benefits Eligible: Yes Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Travel: Not required Position Introduction: Responsible f...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Outstanding Trainee Presentations in Anthropological Genetics (OTPAG) celebrates AAAG postdocs, grad and undergrad students presenting research at the annual Biological Anthropology meetings 🏆. Meet our #AABA2026 winners here: anthgen.org/OTPAG Congratulations all!
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Selina Brace @selinabrace.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Ancient Sedimentary DNA at University of Reading
An academic position as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Ancient Sedimentary DNA is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
In support of efforts to advocate for science we are sharing the msg sent by @bioanth.org for our membership. Consider getting involved if you can! 🗣️ 📢🧑🏽‍🔬👩🏻‍💻🧬
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
AAAG Past President @amylnon.bsky.social is hosting a FREE workshop on Epigenetics for Anthropologists 🧬 at the University of California San Diego from August 17 - 21, 2026. Applications are due May 4, 2026 🗓️. Click on link👇🏾 for details docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Christopher Schmitt, Ph.D @fuzzyatelin.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Interested in a population genetics that uses a trusted text (Hartl & Clark) but also has a flipped lab component where students do R-based bioinformatics work with real human genomics data (from the 1000 Genomes Project)? Look no further: bsky.app/profile/anth...
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Dr Briana Pobiner @brianapobiner.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Anthropology collections manager position open at our museum! www.usajobs.gov/job/864498000
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Hey professors and instructors! 🧑‍🏫👨🏾‍🏫 Are you stressing about lecture prep? AAAG has a bank of syllabi and teaching materials to support courses in genetics, anthropology, and related fields! 🧬🏺🦴 You can access these materials through our webpage with an active AAAG membership 🤓! anthgen.org/Education
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Love Dalén @lovedalen.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
How did catastrophic black death and myxomatosis outbreaks on an isolated island affect the genomes of humans & rabbits, respectively? And how did the microbes evolve in response to this? PhD position @cpgsthlm.bsky.social with Anders Götherström and me as supervisors! su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
And that’s a wrap for #aaba2026! Congratulations to the winners of our Outstanding Trainee Presentation Awards 2026 👏🏽🏆🥇We hope everyone had a wonderful conference and look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Follow us for more updates throughout the year incl. AAAG events at other meetings. 🧬
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Last but not least! Check out the genetics posters at today's late breaking session 28 starting at 5pm in Plaza Exhibits #AABA2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Saturday morning session 32 features more awesome genetics and genomics! Check out talks on evolution, behavior, and adaptation starting 8am in Plaza A #AAABA2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Join us for some good DNA themed conversation! #AABA2026
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Fun times at AAAG cocktail hour! #AABA20/6
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Join us for the AAAG cocktail event at historic Wynkoop Brewery 🍻today from 8 - 11 pm. We will have appetizers, cash bar and nerdy conversation! #AABA2026 directions below 👇 maps.app.goo.gl/1jx5FPsGDdK6...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Thanks to all the speakers who participated in our symposium today! If you weren’t able to make it ,watch this account for a thread 🧵 coming soon linking to our speakers’ work and discussing all we learned about domestication, metagenomes, tapeworms, woolly dogs and more! 🤓 #AABA2026 #aaba2026
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Hey #AABA2026 are you interested in ancient DNA 🧬💀? Check out AAAG members' posters in today’s Session 12 on Ancient DNA and Population Histories starting at 4:30 pm www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program... #aaba2026
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Want to learn what DNA from animals🐕🐟🐋, insects🪲, worms 🪱 & microbes🦠 tells us about human evolution? Join us for today's AAAG/AABA Joint Symposium: Human-Associated Genomes in Anthropological Genetics organized by VP Andrew Kitchen starting 8am in Plaza A #AABA2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
AAAG members: reminder that our annual business meeting will be today 3/19 at 7pm in Governor's Square 16 #AABA2026 #aaba2026
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Want more genetics 🧬? Check out Poster Session 8: Genetics and Genomics: Health, Physiology, and Comparative Insights TODAY in Plaza Exhibit Hall starting 5:30pm #aaba2026 #AABA2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Today: Learn how AAAG members reconstruct human history and population dynamics in Session 12 starting at 1:30 pm in Plaza A #AABA2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Good morning AABA! ☀️Don't miss AAAG members at Session 3 - Symposium: Post-Contact Evolution: Selection, Admixture, and Health in American Populations starting at 9:30 am in Plaza F #AAABA2026 #aaba2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
AAAG: Check out emerging anthropological genetics scholars 👩‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓 in the COD undergrad symposium today at 6:30pm in Plaza Exhibits #AABA2026 #aaaba2026 www.xcdsystem.com/aaba/program...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Welcome to Denver 🏔️ Biological Anthropologists 💀🐒🧪⛏️🧬! We are looking forward to catching up with AAAG members at today's speed networking event! We will meet from 3.30 - 5.00 pm in Governor's Square 11 #AABA2026
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Can't wait to see everyone at #AABA2026 😃 in Denver🏔️! AAAG 🧬has a great event lineup this yr including a cocktail event at Wynkoop Brewing 🍻 on Fri. Mar 20 🗓️! RSVP for this event here: aaag.wildapricot.org/event-6597192
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
AAAG students 🧑🏻‍🎓👩‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓going to #AABA2026: sign up to compete for the outstanding trainee presentation and poster awards 🏆by TODAY Fri March 13 at noon EDT 🕕. Submit your nominations using this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
⭐️AAAG members⭐️: The deadline to vote 🗳️in the 2026 AAAG elections is noon EDT, Wednesday, March 18. Use your member login to access the poll here: aaag.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login?Re...
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Matthew Collins @matthewcollins.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
🧬 NEW JOB: @york-bioarch.bsky.social is hiring a Postdoc in Ancient DNA Work on the RoBMobS project to explore mobility and diversity in Roman Britain using genomic data. 💰 £37k - £39k ⏳ 34 months 📍 York, UK 📅 Apply by 24 March 2026 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/post...
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Jobs - The University of York
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Torsten Günther @trstngnthr.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The @scilifelab.se Ancient DNA Unit is recruiting a (permanent) Research Engineer for planning user projects and generating #aDNA 🧬 data: Application deadline: March 25th 🧪🏺 www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
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Research engineer - Uppsala University
Research engineer, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University
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Nandita Garud @nanditagarud.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I am seeking a postdoc to join my group at UCLA -- ideally the candidate would have some experience in either population genetics or microbes/microbiome (computational background needed). We have a range of projects and are happy to tailer to your interests. Please dm/email me if interested.
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Fernando Villanea @fervillanea.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We're excited to be recruiting an NSF funded postdoc to work in the Villanea lab at CU Boulder. We're specifically interested in candidates who want to work at the intersection of population genetics, ancient DNA, and computer modeling. Please RT jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...
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PostDoctoral Associate
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American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 13/01/2026
🧪🧬 The COD's undergraduate research symposium is an excellent way for undergrads to get experience presenting their research and networking at our national bioanthropology meeting. The abstract deadline is January 30th! Details here. bioanth.org/about/divers...
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COD Undergraduate Research Symposium - AABA
The Committee on Diversity (COD) was started in order to assess disciplinary demographics and address minority representation in biological anthropology.  A survey of U.S. programs […]
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Internship and career opportunities in genetics/genomics now open at Calico Labs www.calicolabs.com/careers/
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American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 04/12/2025
Students! Don't miss the chance to submit your essay for the William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Award! The deadline is TOMORROW (Dec 5) at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time.
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William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Award - AABA
The Pollitzer Student Travel Awards are designed to help students defray the costs of attending the AABA meetings. The awards are named in honor of […]
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American Association of Biological Anthropologists @bioanth.org · 18/11/2025
📆 Reminder: The deadline for Pollitzer Student Travel Awards to attend #AABA2026 in Denver is December 5. Be sure to submit your application! bioanth.org/about/willia...
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William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Award - AABA
The Pollitzer Student Travel Awards are designed to help students defray the costs of attending the AABA meetings. The awards are named in honor of […]
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Hakhamanesh Mostafavi @hakha.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
My center at NYU SoM is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in human genetics and genomics. It's a wonderful place to do science. Please apply or pass along. apply.interfolio.com/177375
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Claus Wilke @clauswilke.com · 13/11/2025
My department at UT Austin is looking to hire an Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology, broadly defined. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. apply.interfolio.com/177547
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IMP @impvienna.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🌍Open call: Junior Group Leader positions! Join a world-class biomedical research institute at the heart of the Vienna BioCenter, where curiosity drives discovery. Lead your own lab, pursue bold ideas, and shape the future of science at the IMP: www.imp.ac.at/career/open-...
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VVillaIslas @vvillaislas.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Are you interested in human evolution? Would you like to work in palaeoproteomics 👩🏻‍🔬 and live in Copenhagen 🇩🇰🚴🏽‍♀️? So, apply to these advertised positions. More info 👇
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Hannah Moots @mootspoints.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
How time, climate, and storage shape DNA survival in herbarium specimens - and why plants from the tropics face tougher odds 🌿🧬 #AncientDNA www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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American Association of Anthropological Genetics @anthgen.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
AABA/AAAG folks! Want to reach more people with your awesome science 👩‍🔬👨🏿‍🏫💀🧬🦍? Check out this upcoming writing workshop by @bioanth.org on Nov 19🗓️ ! A great way to prepare for this year's Politzer Prize op-ed style competition 👩🏿‍💻 📝(bioanth.org/about/willia...) Register here: shorturl.at/7cf9J
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