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Jason Keagy

@jasonkeagy.bsky.social
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Animal behavior, cognition, and genomics; dad; biker (of the pedal variety); likes finding and watching critters; keagylab.com

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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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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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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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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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Jason Keagy @jasonkeagy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Penn State News write up: www.psu.edu/news/researc...
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Industrial noise may alter bluebird behavior but not cognitive ability | Penn State University
Scientists have long wondered whether loud, human-caused noise interferes with wild animals’ cognition — their ability to think and learn — by causing stress, distraction or making it harder for them ...
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Putter Tiatragul @puttert.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Megan Head at ANU is advertising this amazing postdoc position on thermal tolerance in insects. Canberra is a great place to live and work. Don't listen to the haters! jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoc...
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia
Classification:  Academic Level ASalary package: $91,546 - $114,906 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms:  Full time, Fixed term (up to 2 years) (flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hour...
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Jason Keagy @jasonkeagy.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Oh hey… I’m in this. I’ll tell you more tomorrow.
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Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour (CRAB) @crab-exeter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Thanks to our colleagues from around the world who signed the Open Letter against redundancies in CRAB. The letter surpassed 700 signatures in just over 1 wk. We hope execs will now see the harm they are doing to the University of Exeter's global reputation. sites.google.com/view/save-cr...
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As of 2026-07-14, this open letter has been signed by 754 people Signatories include 198 Professors and members of 11 National Academies, including 12 Fellows of the Royal Society (FRS) Signatories a...
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Bob Wong @bbmwong.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Do you have a background in behavioural ecology and are you interested in doing a PhD in Australia? I’m looking for new grad students so check out our website (BobWongLab.org) or come find me in Torino at #ISBE2026. 🐟🐠
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Jason Keagy @jasonkeagy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Eastern bluebird cognitive performance is resilient to acute anthropogenic noise disturbance academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
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Eastern bluebird cognitive performance is resilient to acute anthropogenic noise disturbance
When exposed to acute noise, Eastern bluebirds demonstrated no deficits in their ability to solve a novel problem to reach their nestlings. However, noise
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Tessa Solomon-Lane @tksolomonlane.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Please share! I'm hiring a new NSF-funded Lab Technician, ideally to start in June at the Claremont Colleges. We study the development of social behavior and its regulation by behavioral, endocrine, and neural mechanisms using a highly social cichlid fish 🐠🧠🧪 +info TessaSolomonLane.com/Hiring
A white, blue, and purple flyer advertising that the Solomon-Lane Lab is hiring an NSF-funded Lab Technician. Apply by May 8th! 

About the Lab
• We study the development of social behavior and its regulation by behavioral, endocrine, and neural mechanisms using a highly social cichlid fish model - Burton’s Mouthbrooder (Astatotilapia burtoni).
• Our lab group is comprised entirely of undergraduate researchers! We are a part of the Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer College and Scripps College, within the Claremont Colleges consortium.
• We are a welcoming and collaborative group committed to an inclusive, honest, and fair environment for research and learning.

About the Position
• In collaboration with the PI and undergraduate researchers, the technician will be actively involved in all aspects of the research process, from designing experiments to disseminating results.
• Learn key and cutting-edge scientific techniques in behavioral neuroendocrinology.
• Gain experience in mentoring undergraduates, leadership, and research independence.

Job details & eligibility
• Ideal start date in June 2026 (flexibility possible)
• NSF-funded, full-time, 1-year (with possibility for extension) position with benefits. See job ad for pay.
• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or a related field required.
• At least 1 year of relevant research experience.

Learn more at: TessaSolomonLane.com/Hiring
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Elizabeth Hobson @elizabethhobson.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Are you (or do you know someone) recently graduated from undergrad looking to beef up your skills and experience prior to starting grad school/career? Do you like social drama and parakeets? Come join my team! I'm looking for two people to start very soon!! tinyurl.com/59rf8jcy
Graphical ad for Hobson Lab Parakeet sociality & cognition Postbac Research Technician, with a graphic showing a flock of monk parakeets flying towards a social network, two unmarked monk parakeets perched, and examples of our individually color-marked birds showing their dye marks and color codes
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David Lowry @davidlowry.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
I am currently searching for a new postdoctoral researcher to study the evolution, genetics, and physiology of cold acclimation and freezing tolerance in switchgrass at Michigan State University. This work will be funded by a newly funded five-year DOE grant. careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc...
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Research Associate-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 molecular and physiological experiments to understand the causes of genetic va...
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Judith Mank @judithmank.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Team fish - we need your help! We are trying to build a database of all the fish chromosome-scale genomes where sex chromosomes have been identified. Have you build one or some? Do you know someone who has? Can you post the link in the comments? Please spread the word and repost! Thank you!
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Vladimir Pravosudov @cognitiveecol.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I am looking for a postdoc to work in our long-term system of food-caching mountain chickadees in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The expected start is April 2026. Please see details here: chickadeecognition.com/positions If interested and qualified, please contact me directly (email on the website).
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Rachael Shaw @wild-minds.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
PhD scholarship alert! Are you interested in cognitive evolution? Do you want to know how development influences cognitive traits? Do you love hanging out with birds in the forest? If the answer to these questions is yes, please apply to work with us! 1/2 🧪 www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships...
Ella holds a fluffy and sleepy looking toutouwai chick during banding and fits an orange band to its leg
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Julia Saltz @juliasaltz.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
My lab at Indiana University is searching for a *postdoc* and *technician* to contribute to our work studying the evolution of social behavior using fruit flies as a model system. Details below, feel free to email me with any questions! More info on our research: saltzlab.com
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David Lowry @davidlowry.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Michigan State University, Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship. eeb.msu.edu/initiatives/...
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Postdoctoral Fellowship - Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
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Amanda Moehring @flybehaviour.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
I'm recruiting a US PhD student to come to Canada to work on the genetic and neural basis of female mating behaviour. Fellowship of ~$40k per year. Contact me if interested in submitting an application. Details of eligibility here! grad.uwo.ca/finances/wes...
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US-CAN Doctoral Excellence Award
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
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Jason Keagy @jasonkeagy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
This is a bit delayed because I’ve been distracted by the world going to shit, but… We published a paper that I am so very excited about: doi.org/10.1016/j.sc... In this study we tracked brook trout response to heat waves in nature using gene expression from non-lethal gill biopsies. (1/n)
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Matthew Herron @matthewherron.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
I lost my job at the National Science Foundation yesterday, along with 167 of my colleagues, including some dear friends. This was the best job I've ever had, and I thought it would be my last. The PI community has been sympathetic and supportive, without exception. I will miss working for you.
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Sinead English @englishse.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Exciting PhD opportunity with @neeltjeboogert.bsky.social , @padpadpadpad.bsky.social (Exeter) and myself (Bristol) on gulls, their microbiomes, and role in transmitting disease. Details below - deadline 13 January!
Poster of PhD advert about role gulls play in spreading disease and antimicrobial resistance. More info: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/what-role-do-gulls-play-in-spreading-disease-and-anti-microbial-resistance-nerc-gw4-dtp-phd-studentship-for-september-2025-entry-ref-5431/?p178297
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Erica Larson @ellarson.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
We have a postdoc position available in the lab on post-copulatory barriers in hybridizing crickets. We have genomic data ready to be analyzed and crickets ready for experiments. This is a great collaborative group and a study system with a lot of potential for new projects. Join us!
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Margarita Lopez-Uribe @mmlopezu.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Please share widely! We have two open postdoctoral positions in my lab: lopezuribelab.com/join-the-lab/ Some details below👇👇👇
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Join the lab
MANUAL OF MUTUAL EXPECTATIONS Are you interested in joining the lab? Please read this document that details the role and expectations for the PI and all members of the lab.    GRADUATE ST…
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Jason Keagy @jasonkeagy.bsky.social · 16/10/2024
Another (much longer than any of us suspected) project finished!
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Jason Keagy @jasonkeagy.bsky.social · 22/08/2024
I am so happy to (belatedly) share a paper that came out July 31st that I began just over 10 years ago! doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2… - With coauthors Hans Hofmann and Jenny Boughman🧵 (1/6)
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a group of rabbits are dancing in the snow and laughing .
ALT: a group of rabbits are dancing in the snow and laughing .
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Becca Young @becca-young.bsky.social · 16/08/2024
Elated to announce that I’m starting as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at UT Austin, well today! We'll be recruiting for several positions soon & grad students for 2025. Interested in phenotypic evodevo, me too! Learn more here: sites.utexas.edu/beccayoungev...
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Young Lab – phenotypic development, genomics, & evolution
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