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Helen Yan

@helenyan.bsky.social
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Postdoc at the University of Sydney studying fisheries and functions 🐠🐟 She/her Cofounder 📊 bayesbaes.github.io helenfyan.weebly.com

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dream job for an #editor & nature lover! 🐦🌿Apply now ➡️ www.bto.org/jobs 📅 Full time, Permanent. 📝 £38,710.00 per annum. 📍 BTO HQ in Thetford, Norfolk (Hybrid working). Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026. #Ornithology
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Bernard Kim @bernardkim.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Princeton EEB is running a very broad faculty search at the Assistant Professor level. Please consider applying to join us! This is a wonderful, collaborative, cohesive department with diverse interests and amazing colleagues. apply.interfolio.com/193474
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Kelly Zamudio @kzutaustin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TWO JOBS in our department #IntegrativeBiology at #UTAustin! Evolutionary Biology and Organismal Mechanistic Processes, both very widely defined. Come join us! Application info here: apply.interfolio.com/193270
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Helen Yan @helenyan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨 New OA paper out in Coral Reefs highlighting the different ecological consequences of common reef fish survey techniques 🐠🤿 🌐 🦑🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s003...
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Ian G. Taylor @iangtaylor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
@fisheries.noaa.gov is hiring 6 data scientists around the country at the ZP-3/4 or ZP-2 levels: www.usajobs.gov/job/883284100 and www.usajobs.gov/job/883284900 (~$50k to ~$187k). Six folks spread across the agency can only do so much, but it's still a huge step forward.
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Data Scientist
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Science and Technology (OST), with six vacancies in the list...
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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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Christina Hicks @christinahicks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Delighted to launch a new @leverhulme.ac.uk Doctoral program on Food for Nature & Society: 30 PhD’s /w postdoc transition Details & projects to follow, 1st cohort Oct 2027 @doug-orr.bsky.social @profjessdavies.bsky.social @nickajgraham.bsky.social @ecarmosilva.bsky.social 📰 tinyurl.com/4v5yn28h
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New ‘Food for Nature and Society’ doctoral programme to fund 30 PhDs - Lancaster University
Lancaster University is launching a new ‘Food for Nature and Society' doctoral training programme to tackle our contemporary food system crises, while also protecting our planet.
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Joe Brennan @biologyjoe87.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Looking for sci comm opportunities? Join us as a writer for American Naturalist press releases! These write-ups are primarily written by graduate students and other early-career scientists. No experience required; we have editors to help along the way. Apps due Sept 1. Please share widely :D
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Looking for Press Release Writers & Editors for The American Naturalist
Sign up for the opportunity to write and/or edit for The American Naturalist! We are seeking authors to write press releases for new journal articles. See examples of recent press releases here. We a...
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Sal Keith (she/her) @salkeith.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
2 #postdoc positions now live! 🐠🐡🐟 (1) #AI for #Ecology, (2) #Marine Field Ecology for AI-Enabled Behavioural Monitoring, & v soon (3) AI-Enabled #BehaviouralEcology for #Conservation Join our team, unlock #AnimalBehaviour as an early warning system. #Jobs @lec-reefs.bsky.social Links 👇
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Rachael Bay @rachaelabay.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
My department, Evolution and Ecology at UC Davis is hiring a plant evolution position! I am biased, but it's a great department 😃 apply here: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07777
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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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Kate Laskowski @katelaskowski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This is something I hadn't thought about explicitly before but now once you do, how could you ever willingly expose yourself to this risk?? "Using generative AI (for writing) inherently exposes to the risk of (potentially) career-ending accusations of plagiarism"
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Sal Keith (she/her) @salkeith.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
RECRUITING 3 Senior Research Associates to develop responsible AI-enabled approaches to unlock animal behaviour for conservation. Roles include: 🧠 AI/Computer Vision 🐠 Behavioural Ecology 🌊 Marine Field Ecology Join @lec-reefs.bsky.social & @dsailu.bsky.social, Lancaster Uni, UK. Ads coming soon!
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Albert Ruhí @albertruhi.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
We're hiring an ecologist at UC Berkeley! The Dept. of Integrative Biology is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ecology. Plants/algae, invertebrates, microbes, or marine systems a priority. Come join us!! Apply by Oct 5, 2026. aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05489 PS: Please share!
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Assistant Professor –Ecology- Integrative Biology
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
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Ran Blekhman @blekhman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Huge faculty recruitment effort at the University of Chicago -- a division-wide, open-rank search looking to hire about 20 faculty across 5 research areas in biology. Come be our colleague! Full announcement: uchicago.app.box.com/s/ckih9zv3rj...
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Jasmine Veitch @jsmveitch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Interested in getting involved? SWEEET is a great opportunity to connect with fantastic people (not biased at all), try and make positive change, and add something cool to your CV 😎 Be part of a welcoming, collaborative group that's working on exciting equity-focused activities!
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Dr. Nora Mitchell @noraflora10.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Biology is searching for a tenure track assistant professor in Aquatic Ecology to start August 2027! Application deadline September 28 2026. I am searching chair, please reach out with any questions!! wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehen...
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Biology: Assistant Professor in Aquatic Ecology
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Biology: Assistant Profes...
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Dr. Elizabeth Santos @lizmillermacroevo.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I am recruiting Ph.D. students this cycle. Students interested in deep-sea fishes and phylogenetic comparative methods are an especially good fit.
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Michael Sieber @michaelsieber.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Have ideas for your own, independent research program in Theoretical Biology? Then come and join us as a Group Leader at the @mpi-evolbio.bsky.social in Plön, Germany!
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Group Leader in Theoretical Biology (m/f/d)
Experience in Theoretical Biology, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics
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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
There are only three days left to apply for our Commissioning Editor role! ⏰ Join our global Editorial Board & play a crucial role in inviting innovative ideas via commissioning Reviews, Perspectives, Practitioner's Perspectives & Policy Directions 📖 Apply here 👇 apply.workable.com/britishecolo...
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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The journal Nature Climate Change recently had it's 15th birthday - and 'celebrated' by reflecting in stunning visuals how climate change has changed in its lifetime. www.nature.com/immersive/s4... @natclimate.nature.com
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Robert Streit @robertstreit.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
They also invited 7 ECRs to reflect on papers published in NCC that had a personal impact on them and their careers. I may be biased - but think that's a great way to reflect on *impact* & what that slippery thing actually is... Thanks for having me, @natclimate.nature.com rdcu.be/fc3O0
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Early-career researchers reflect on influential papers
Nature Climate Change - As Nature Climate Change celebrates its 15 year anniversary, we look back at some of the journal’s published works. In this Viewpoint, seven early-career researchers...
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Mark Phillips @maphillips.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Oregon State University's Department of Integrative Biology is currently hiring up to three tenure-track faculty members, with an emphasis on organismal biology. Note: Previous links are no longer active due to a change in our hiring system. oregonstate.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/OSU_Careers_...
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Assistant Professor
Department: Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/1/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, unt...
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Mohammed Khallaf @khallaf.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our new paper is out in @nature.com! We uncovered how a naked mole-rat queen 👑 controls an entire colony: a natural contraceptive scent that suppresses reproduction in other females! A remarkable mammalian parallel to bees and ants! 🐝🐜 @garyrlewin.bsky.social youtu.be/enfv3zJrWKM?...
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Naked mole-rats are ruled by a queen: this chemical puts her in power
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Emília Santos @emiliapsantos.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🎨 job alert 🐠 Come join us! We have two positions open! These are part of our @erc.europa.eu funded project on the mechanisms underpinning convergence of colour patterns in cichlid fishes! Closing date: 16th August. Postdoc: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc... Technician: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Callipterus Cichlid Collecting Shell
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Journal of Ecology @journalofecology.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🚨Journal of Ecology is seeking an Associate Editor with data integrity expertise! 📈 join us in improving the clarity, transparency, & accessibility of ecological research. 🌷more information on the role and how to apply can be found here 👉️ buff.ly/R8z4TLe
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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Applications are open for the 2027 Smith Conservation Research Fellowship! This postdoc supports early-career scientists advancing innovative, applied conservation research across the U.S. & territories. conbio.org/publications/scb-news-blog/smith-fellows-2027-call-for-proposals-announced
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Fredrik Jutfelt 🐠 @jutfelt.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Deadline coming up on this position soon. Spread please!
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Tracy Heath @trayc7.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I’m recruiting a PhD student to join our lab in the fall of 2027. If you’re excited about phylogenetics, comp bio, paleobiology, stats theory, macroevolution, etc. please get in touch! Folks at #Evol2026, you can talk to @brpetrucci.bsky.social & @sigournie.bsky.social to learn more about our lab
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Animal Behavior Society @animbehsociety.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Are you doing sci-comm? The Scicomm LIFT team is testing what interventions in graduate-level classrooms improve scicomm education. If you are an EEB educator, & want to incorporate scicomm into your classroom (with compensation!) fill out this brief survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Scicomm LIFT in Classrooms Interest Form
Tired of feeling alone in your interests and efforts to teach scicomm? We are recruiting instructors that teach EEBC (Ecology, Evolution, Behavior, & Conservation) graduate classes or a full scicomm...
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CSEE_SCEE @csee-scee.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Major projects should not come at the expense of safeguarding communities & the environment. CSEE President Julia Baum, VP Marc Johnson & incoming VP Sarah Otto explain why in their @ca.theconversation.com article: theconversation.com/canadas-majo... @juliabaum.bsky.social @evoecolab.bsky.social
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Jarrett Byrnes @jebyrnes.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Really nice piece on statistical workflows. Most of us do 2 of the 4 steps, but, really, it's time to start thinking about the rest! royalsocietypublishing.org/rsta/article...
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A four-step simulation-based workflow for ecological analysis and science
Abstract. Ecology is a discipline that has faced increasing challenges as the disconnect between its scientific and statistical methods has become more obv
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Journal of Experimental Biology @jexpbiol.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
If you're new junior faculty within 7 years of setting up your first lab in experimental biology, you can apply for one of JEB's Kickstart Travel Grants or ECR Visiting Fellowships to help build your career The next deadline is 5 June Find out more at www.biologists.com/grants/#jeb
Are you an early-career researcher withing seven years of your first appointing to a faculty position? 
You could be eligible for our grants for junior faculty staff.
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UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute @ucdmarinescience.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute at @ucdavis.bsky.social is announcing a new Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity! Priority review starts June 15, 2026. Help us spread the word to the #MarineScience community. Details and Apply ➡️: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07627
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Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute (CMSI) Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
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Aerin Jacob, PhD @aerinj.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A running thread of articles, blog posts, and more about the Government of Canada’s proposal to fast-track “major projects” and weaken federal environmental laws and regulations.
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Matt Bracken @brackenlab.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Are you someone with experience in marine conservation, partnership development, and cold-water diving who is motivated to shape the future of ocean recovery in California? @nature.org‘s California Oceans Program is hiring a Kelp Program Director. 🌊🦑 nature.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
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Kelp Project Director, California
Application Instructions: Please note that the application period ends at 12:00 am EDT on the due date listed. For applicants in Pacific Daylight Time, please plan to submit your application by 8:59pm...
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Australian Society for Fish Biology @austsocfishbiol.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Check out this postgraduate opportunity (Masters or PhD) at Edith Cowan University. 🎣 Fisheries genomics of nearshore, estuarine and/or freshwater species 🗓️ 3yrs 💰 $41,000 /yr 👀 www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships... 🚨Deadline: Monday 15 June
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 14/05/2026
🥁🥁🥁 We’re hiring! The Narwhal is looking for a senior B.C. reporter and a senior national reporter to pursue ambitious journalism about the natural world in B.C. and Canada. More details threaded 🧶: thenarwhal.ca/work-with-us/
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Work with us | The Narwhal
Jobs, hiring updates, fellowships, freelancing opportunities and opinion submission guidelines for our environment and energy coverage.
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Trevor A. Branch @trevorabranch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If you are interested in working with me on a PhD on the effects of killer whale fear on baleen whale ecology, behavior, and evolution... and you would be eligible for the fellowship below... contact me! www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
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Brian D. Wade @astrobrian.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Simons Graduate Fellowships in #Ecology and #Evolution #science #scienceSky #evoSky www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
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Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. While we will consider all projects in ecolo...
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Niki Hubbard, PhD 🐙🦀 @nikihubbard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Once upon a time I just admired nudis and sea slugs. But it was not enough. Now apparently I'm creating an R package to celebrate their colour palettes? 😅 First up, my Sydney fave, Hypselodoris bennetti. #rstats #nudibranch #dataviz 🦑🐙🧪 #marinelife #invertebrates
Close up with a beautiful nudibranch on a rocky reef. The lower half of the image is a palette of swatches made from the nudi's vibrant colours.
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Nicolas Rohner @rohner.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
🌊 Dream job in marine science: Run your own marine station + build an independent research program We’re hiring a Research Associate to lead the Marine Station Carolinensiel (University of Münster) Field + lab • leadership • permanent position. Please RT! stellen.uni-muenster.de/jobposting/3...
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Research Associate – Leadership of the Marine Station Carolinensiel (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in, salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)
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Australian Society for Fish Biology @austsocfishbiol.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
📢 Apply now for the ASFB’s Student Awards! 🚨 All applications are due 30th April 🚨 👀 See thread for award details
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Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior @mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
PLS RT📣 Two Postdoc jobs at #mpaib with Serena Ding on collective behavior of worms (Never seen a "wormuration"? That's them in green) 🪱 social dynamics of collective dispersal: bewerbermanagement.net/jobposting/2... 🪱 sensory ecology of worm towers: bewerbermanagement.net/jobposting/7...
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Marco Todesco @mtodesco.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We are looking for a postdoc to help with a project on eelgrass genomics, in collaboration with the O'Connor and Rieseberg labs at UBC - see ad here tinyurl.com/2yd487p4! Come and join us in beautiful Vancouver 🌊🌾🏔️
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Postdoc Position Eelgrass Population Genomics_UBC_2026.pdf
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Nature @nature.com · 30/03/2026
Becoming a parent is much more detrimental to women’s academic careers than it is to men’s Read the full story: go.nature.com/4v4rxmQ
IMPACT OF PARENTHOOD ON UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT. Line graph shows how the probability of holding a research position changes from four years before to seven years after having children.
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Michalis Mihalitsis @mikemihalitsis.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
New paper out with @cichlidnick.bsky.social and Peter C. Wainwright. We show that different habitats impact fish diversification. Habitats with a complex benthos show increased diversification rates across ray-finned fishes. www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
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Exeter Marine @exetermarine.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
JOINT PhD OPPORTUNITY! 🚨🦈 Work with Uni of Qld and @exeter.ac.uk on this amazing project developing insights for managing vulnerable species in fisheries globally. DEADLINE: 26th APRIL 2026 Apply and learn more - scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/... 🦑🦈🌊🎣🧪🌐 @kristianmetcalfe.bsky.social #PhDsky
a flyer for a phd opportunity, titled "decoding shark fishing practices for more sustainable management" deadline is 24th April 2026. background image is sharks from a fishery in a large bucket. logos for exeter and queensland universities are at the top of the page.
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