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Ethan Linck @elinck.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I'm hiring a postdoc to help build tools for inferring complex speciation histories with genomic data. strong computational skills are a must, but this is a training opportunity. 60K$+ salary, 2 years, details flexible. please reach out! (and repost) ad here: jobs.montana.edu/postings/53150

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Postdoctoral Researcher

The Department of Ecology at Montana State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar as part of NSF-funded research on speciation under alternating cycles of gene flow and isolation (fundi...

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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I am recruiting new parakeet postbacs to join my research team! If you are (or know of) someone who recently graduated undergrad & is looking to build research experience prior to applying to grad school or a career path (and you like animal sociality and cognition) apply here! tinyurl.com/59rf8jcy

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Recruiting parakeet research contractors

Recruiting parakeet research technicians! The Hobson Lab at the University of Cincinnati is recruiting research contractors on our Monk Parakeet sociality and cognition project at our resear…

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Network Science Society @netscisociety.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Are you ready for a new season of NetSci colloquia? First out, Elizabeth Bruch, in just a few days! Register for a Zoom link here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Brian J. Enquist @bjenquist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Please pass along: I’m recruiting PhD students to join our Macroecology Lab. We study physical ecology, macroecology, and biodiversity — spanning scaling, trait-based ecology, theory, comparative biology & ecoinformatics. Several avenues for funding. Please reach out if interested 🧪🌐🌾

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Lars Brudvig @lars-brudvig.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Join us through the Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship in EEB! Conduct your own research, mentored by 2+ EEB faculty. $65k salary + research/moving $. All areas of EEB welcome. Apply by 11/1 I co-chair this search and am happy to field questions Spread the word! eeb.msu.edu/initiatives/...

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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

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Behaviour 2027 @behaviour2027.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Spread the word! Behaviour 2027 will be taking place in Vienna, Austria, from August 23-27.

Galapagos short-eared owl with text "Who is excited about behaviour 2027? Join us in Vienna August 23-27"

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Andrew Dacks @adacks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Know an outstanding PhD student whose thesis work was on Drosophila? If so, please consider nominating them for the Larry Sandler award! The nomination and eligibility information are at genetics-gsa.org/awards/larry.... The deadline is November 12th.

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Larry Sandler Award - Genetics Society of America

The Larry Sandler Award was established in 1988 by the colleagues, friends, and students of Dr. Larry Sandler after his untimely death in 1987. The award serves to honor Dr. Sandler for his many contr...

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Gerry Carter @gerrycarter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Please help us spread the word: Princeton University’s Dept of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is hiring an Assistant Professor! I ❤️ this collegial and collaborative department full of inspiring people: eeb.princeton.edu/people Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/193474

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Santa Fe Institute @sfiscience.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Applications for the 2027 Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships are open! Marina Dubova just completed SFI’s Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowship, and she reflects on what the experience meant to her and her research. Deadline: September 30, 2026 Requirements & application: santafe.edu/sfifellowship

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Chris Krupenye @chriskrupenye.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🚨 PhD position in human, nonhuman primate, and/or dog cognition! I am thrilled to be reviewing applicants this year for a new PhD student to join the Social & Cognitive Origins Group in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins @jhu.edu @jhuartssciences.bsky.social 1/

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Michael Reichert @reichertfroglab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm recruiting new grad students for fall 2027, looking for students motivated by animal behavior and animal communication. Our main study system is acoustic communication in treefrogs. More details here, please spread the word: reichertlab.com/2026/09/07/r...

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Recruiting grad students for fall 2027

The Reichert Lab in the Department of Biology at Oklahoma State University is recruiting 1-2 graduate students (MS or PhD) for Fall 2027. Our lab does integrative research in animal communication a…

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Royal Society Publishing @royalsocietypublishing.org · 03/09/2026

Editing a #PhilTransB theme issue is a serious commitment but can be a very rewarding experience. It provides the opportunity to compile a dedicated issue of the world's first science journal on a topic of your choosing. Find out more: bit.ly/PTBproposals

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Corrie Moreau @corriemoreau.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

NSF just posted the call for the annual Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB). You must propose a project to apply AI to biological research. Deadline is Sep 29, 2026 www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)

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aaron bornstein @aaronbornstein.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

UC Irvine Cognitive Sciences is hiring! Focus on social cognition, broadly construed. Come be my colleague :) I am not on the search committee but happy to talk about the campus, environment, careers, etc any time. recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10411

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Assistant Professor - Cognitive Sciences

University of California, Irvine is hiring. Apply now!

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Dan Baldassarre @evornithology.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Are you an ornithology student or postdoc thinking about a career at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI)? Register for this webinar hosted by @amornith.bsky.social to hear from myself and several other PUI ornithologists. We'll give you all the dirt! americanornithology.org/calendar/fac...

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David Lowry @davidlowry.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I am currently searching for a postdoc to work on the evolution of adaptations, cold acclimation, and freezing tolerance in switchgrass. The position entails lab, growth facility, bioinformatics, and fieldwork. careers.msu.edu/jobs/postdoc...

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Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Position Summary The Lowry Lab at Michigan State University is searching for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct field and laboratory experiments to understand the causes of genetic variation...

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Brian J. Enquist @bjenquist.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thrilled to announce that my department - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - at the U of Arizona will likely be hiring for a tenure-track position in "Population and Community Ecology" this fall. Watch this space for more details and official announcements coming soon ... #Ecology #EcologyJobs 🌐🌾🧪

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Dr. Gita Gnanadesikan @ggnanadesikan.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

ManyDogs wants to know what YOU want to know about dogs! 🤔 Take our quick, 10-minute survey to help guide our future studies. 📝 And please share with dog lovers near and far! 🐩🐕🐕‍🦺 #Dogs #DogResearch #DogScience #CanineResearch #CanineScience

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Demiurge of Doom @euthyphro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Long shot maybe but do I have any followers who are Maine authors who would like to come and talk about their book(s) or writing process to a local Maine library and its patrons? Please and thank you! There is a small honorarium if so!

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Gerry Carter @gerrycarter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Please help spread the word: Wilkinson lab at U Maryland, College Park, is hiring a postdoc to join our collaborative ongoing NIH-funded project titled “Social stress, epigenetic and immune function across bat lifespans.” umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...

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Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The Wilkinson lab at the University of Maryland, College Park, is hiring a postdoc to join an ongoing NIH-funded project titled “Social stress...

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

NSF just announced its GRFP solicitation due in October - deadline varies by field: www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo... Now for the bad news... * NSF estimates they will issue 1,500 awards, down from 2,500+ last year. * NSF removed STEM Education and Learning Research as a Major Field.

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 24/08/2026

Hummingbirds.

A four panel comic. In panel 1, a rufous hummingbird flies down toward a large hummingbird feeder with as many as 6 holes on top. He thinks "The humans put up a new feeder!" In panel 2, he lands on the feeder and gazes down at it. He thinks "It's huge. Many of us could feed here at once." In panel 3, we see a close up view of the hummingbird, and he's thinking "This could end the ancient rivalries. Usher in an era of peace. Interesting." In panel 4, an Anna's hummingbird hovers over the feeder and says "Hey, can I have some necta-" and the rufous hummingbird says "No."

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LaurenGuillette.bsky.social @laurenguillette.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We’re seeking highly motivated MSc and PhD students to join the Animal Cognition Research Group at the University of Alberta in Fall 2027! 🐦 All positions are funded: MSc: 2.3 years PhD: 5 years Applications: Sept. 1–Dec. 1, 2026 sites.psych.ualberta... PsychUAlberta 🧪 1/2

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Paleontological Society @paleosoc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

⛰️ NPS-PS Paleontology in the Parks Fellowship Program is now OPEN! 👀 We are seeking a candidate to assist with an inventory of fossil birds from NPS lands. 📌 The selected candidate is expected to: ◾Work remotely 20-30 hours per month ◾ Maintain online access and participate in regular meetings.

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Wilson Ornithological Society @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Do you illustrate birds? We are seeking new artists to contribute frontispiece illustrations for The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, and would especially like to highlight artwork made by members of the WOS and our colleagues. Details here!

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Call for Bird Illustrators for The Wilson Journal of Ornithology!

Do you illustrate birds? We are looking for frontispiece illustrators for our journal!

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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I am recruiting another postbac for this research project, ideally for someone to start in Aug/Sept 2026 (soon!!). Please share with anyone who might be interested! tinyurl.com/59rf8jcy

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Anonymous Potato @anonymouspotato.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

EcoEvoJobs 2026-27 just opened for business and we've already got 79 faculty / permanent jobs listed. Please repost! ecoevojobs.net

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ecoevojobs.net 2026-27

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I wrote about a reason not to use generative AI in your writing that I haven't seen anyone talking about. Once I realized this, banning GenAI in our lab's writing became a no-brainer. Feel free to share, I think this is probably useful especially for trainees: www.carlsonlab.bio/thoughts/the...

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The only reason you’ll ever need not to write with AI — The Carlson Lab

Over the last year, our lab has been developing a policy on AI use. To do this, we did three main things: We read a lot of academic publications and tech news. We set up an #ai channel on our la...

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Sara Lipshutz (she/her) @jacanamama.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Awesome #SICB interview with @yuchenchen0531.bsky.social about our recent collaboration with @elizabethhobson.bsky.social to study sex variation in aggression in monk parakeets!

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Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology @sicb.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Watch the #SICB student journalist chat that accompanies this youtu.be/iu1y_26-di8?... #SICB #Student #journalist piece, on Yuchen Chen by Meghan Forcellati sicb.org/sicb-news/th... & read ICB's paper by Chen, @jacanamama.bsky.social & Hobson doi.org/10.1093/icb/...

In gregarious species, aggressive interactions often mediate the establishment of social rank and dominance hierarchies. Following the assumption that females and males compete under different selection pressures, many studies examine aggression and dominance in each sex separately. However, social selection pressures such as competition for resources or social status may influence the sexes similarly, and more work is needed to directly examine the role of sex in aggression and dominance. To address this, we compared aggression levels, choice of aggression targets, and dominance hierarchies between sexes in captive, mixed-sex groups of highly social monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus). We examined interactions at the individual, dyadic, and group levels in 5 groups of 10 individuals each. We asked whether sex predicted aggressiveness, choice of aggression targets, and social rank. We found no evidence that one sex was more aggressive than the other. In most cases, sex did not impact the choice of target in an aggressive interaction. The sex of an individual did not significantly predict the rank they achieved in the group; females and males were equally likely to be high-ranked. Overall, we found that sex had limited impacts on aggression and rank in these mixed-sex groups. Our study provides new insights into social aggression and dominance in monk parakeets by examining both sexes and highlights the importance of studying sex similarities and differences within complex social environments.

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Drew Sauve (he/him) @sauvedrew.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Sauve Lab is recruiting students! Please share! Interested in conservation, forensics, or evolutionary ecology? Email your research interests, CV, and info for two references to sauve.drew@ontariotechu.ca! While Fall 2027 is the primary intake, there may be some flexibility in start dates.

Poster for the Sauve Lab at Ontario Tech University recruiting graduate students for Fall 2027. The poster includes the Sauve Lab and Ontario Tech logos, photos of an eastern loggerhead shrike, a flock of black-legged kittiwakes, and human chromosomes, along with scientific illustrations.
Text: "The Sauve Lab is recruiting graduate students. We run a research program focused on using genetics, primarily quantitative genetics, and statistical modelling to answer questions and solve problems in evolutionary ecology, conservation, and forensic science. We're excited about family trees in their various forms, from zoo population registries to pedigrees in long-term wild populations and genealogical records. We collaborate broadly with government, non-profit, and industry partners.
We're looking for students from all backgrounds who want to be part of a welcoming, supportive research group. Our lab believes everyone belongs, and we work together to create projects that fit graduate requirements and individual strengths.
Interested? Email sauve.drew@ontariotechu.ca with your research interests, a CV, and contact information for two references. For a Fall 2027 start, please email by August 25. Learn more about the Applied Biosciences programs at Ontario Tech University.

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Dr. Stepfanie Aguillón 😷 @s-m-aguillon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Interested in joining a growing lab in LA? We’re hiring a postdoc!! Please spread the word to folks in your network and feel free to get in touch with any questions recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11142

Colorful advertisement for the position that reads:

We’re seeking a new Postdoctoral Scholar to lead the analysis and publication of whole-genome sequencing datasets from the northern flicker hybrid zone.

This is a two-year appointment based in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA. Start date is flexible and can begin as early as October 2026.

Basic Qualifications:
• PhD in evolutionary biology, ecology, genomics, or a related field by appointment start date
• Demonstrated ability to work with sequencing datasets
• Strong writing skills with a record of peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to lead independent projects and work collaboratively

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Dr. Gita Gnanadesikan @ggnanadesikan.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Awesome, inspiring plenary from @elizabethhobson.bsky.social on power, social support & information in monk parakeet social dynamics! She finds social support from partners is extremely important for maintaining & regaining rank. She also advocated supporting each other in our careers. #ABS2026 🦜🦜

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Charles Bergquist @cbquist.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hi hello yes, come work with me (if you're a good human) please and thank you www.sciencefriday.com/associate-pr...

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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Along with Vanessa Ferdinand, I'll be co-leading an introduction to agent-based modeling workshop at ABS Cincinnati @animbehsociety.bsky.social. We have a few last-minute spots, if you'll be at ABS on the 14th & want to join, register here! (please share! spots are limited) forms.gle/Bdk8py1kZMrf...

Graphic showing logos for ABS and ABS 2026 and photos of Vanessa and Liz. Title: The Beginner's Guide to Agent-Based Modeling for Animal Behavior. ABS Cincinnati: July 14, 2026, 9:00am-5:00pm. Workshop overview: In this hands-on workshop, we will give you the conceptual foundations and skills to help you build your own agent-based model (ABM) of animal behavior from scratch - just bring your laptop and your imagination! In agent-based modeling, you define the actions of animals, let them interact with their environment and each other, and observe and quantify the patterns that emerge over time. ABMs are powerful tools for gaining insight into the forces that shape complex systems and dynamics in animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. ABMs are also a great way to improve our theories about animal behavior because they force us to formalize our favorite verbal theories, put all of our assumptions under a metaphorical microscope, and check whether everything plays out the way we’d expect - or not!

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Barbara Klump @barbaraklump.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Join us in Vienna! We are looking for a PhD student and a Postdoc to investigate innovation in corvids within the “Comparative ecological innovation styles” project funded by @fwf-at.bsky.social. More info: barbaraklump.com Application deadline July 24th. Please share widely!

A carrion crow holding a walnut. Photo: @valentine-comin.bsky.social

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Tay (Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró) @biotay.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Opportunity to pursue a doctoral thesis in the Goffin Lab and the Kea Lab The research will focus on play, exploration, and problem-solving abilities in cockatoos and kea. If exploring the minds of other species fascinates you, I highly recommend this opportunity.

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American Ornithological Society @amornith.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Nancy Chen and Dai Shizuka for winning AOS 2026 Marion Jenkinson Service Awards for their dedicated service to the AOS. americanornithology.org/aos-announc… #AOSAwards

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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

25 minutes of Photuris tremulans fireflies in Tennessee's smoky mountains.

Portrait orientation photograph of a meadow in thick forest viewed over a split rail fence, with a small hut at center. Hundreds of glowing yellow orbs light up the scene.

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Dr. Carly Kenkel @drcarl.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The list of Ecology/Evolution/Marine Bio Labs recruiting grad students for Fall 2027 is live! PIs enter your position info here: forms.gle/MAGd4ohyPeoY... students (and PIs not recruiting) share the composite list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Please share widely! 🧪

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Ecology/Evolution/Marine Biology labs recruiting for Fall 2027

Please complete this form if you are a PI recruiting graduate students for a Fall 2027 start. If you are NOT recruiting, feel free to share the response sheet with prospective students looking for lab...

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Sandy Kawano, PhD @sandyk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Job Alert! I am recruiting a postdoc (and soon a lab tech) to study the functional morphology and biomechanics of walking-like behaviors in fishes at the University of Virginia. Details at: jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0.... Ads for postdoc+lab tech on salamander locomotion grant coming soon! 🧪🐟🦎

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Research Associate in Biology in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Research at University of Virginia

Apply for Research Associate in Biology job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Research at University of Virginia

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Sara Beery @sarameghanbeery.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

We are VERY excited to announce the call for applications has just been released for the 5th CV4Ecology Short Course!! This two-and-a-half-week intensive program trains ecologists and conservation practitioners to develop their own AI tools for their own data. Tell your friends! Apply now!

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Call for Applications

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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

SIGNAL Workshop Day 1 kicks off later today!! If you (or someone you know) is interested, we can still take late registrations. Day 1 focus is on building your mentor relationships. More info & registration link here: signal-ab.weebly.com

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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Are you a current / soon-to-be / recently graduated Graduate Student, working in animal behavior, ecology, or evolution? Want to build your professional network, meet peers from around the world, & support your academic journey & wherever you go next? Join our SIGNAL workshop! signal-ab.weebly.com

SIGNAL flyer with photos of our two keynote speakers (Dr. Jess McLaughlin, University of Alaska and Dr. Charissa Owens, Yale University) and information on the timing of the event (May 7/8 from 12-4 pm Eastern) and the link to apply. Program sponsored by the Animal Behavior Society. Please visit https://signal-ab.weebly.com for more information; registration is still open!!. Register here for the free workshop: https://signal-ab.weebly.com/register-for-2026.html

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Dr. Gita Gnanadesikan @ggnanadesikan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

THIS WEEK! Accepting late registrations for SIGNAL. This is a great opportunity for graduate student professional development and networking. And you can make friends with other Animal Behavior folks ahead of the meeting in Cincinnati! #AnimalBehavior #ABS2026

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Emily H. DuVal @emilyhduval.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I don't want to say that this year's webcam focal birds are better than the team we have highlighted for the last few years, but... they are. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypod...

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Female Stops By Lance-tailed Manakin Cam To Observe Males Dancing | April 25, 2026

YouTube video by Cornell Lab Bird Cams

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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Please share with your networks! We are still accepting registrations for this exciting grad student support workshop, taking place this Thurs/Fri. Come join us!! More info & registration link: signal-ab.weebly.com

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 01/05/2026

Now accepting applications for our 2027 Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution! These awards support students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs to conduct #ecology and #evolution research. Deadline is June 30, 2026: bit.ly/4umYKZd #science

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Applications for 2027 Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution Now Open

The Simons Foundation’s Life Sciences division is now accepting applications for its 2027 Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution.

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