Lehti Saag

ℹ️ Organizers:
Lehti Saag & Monika Karmin (Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu)
Eve Rannamäe & Kaarel Sikk (Institute of History and Archaeology, UT)
Anneli Poska (Department of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology)
Miina Norvik (Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics, UT)

ℹ️ Session abstract:
uispp2026.syskonf.pl/conf-data/UI...

⏰ Abstract submission is open until 28th February:
uispp2026.syskonf.pl/abstracts

📣 We're calling for abstracts to session S-1G "Interdisciplinary approaches in studying the human past in Eastern Europe and beyond" at the XXI World Congress of the International Union of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Sciences in Poznań, Poland 31st August to 4th September 2026
uispp2026.syskonf.pl

We offer:
➡️ Sedimentary DNA study of ecosystem changes in the Eastern Baltic region
➡️ Collaboration and research visits to Dr Ruairidh Macleod at the University of Oxford
➡️ International research environment at the Institute of Genomics
➡️ Interdisciplinary collaboration within "Estonian Roots"

Duties and responsibilities:
➡️ Carrying out research activities within the project “Estonian Roots: Centre of Excellence for transdisciplinary studies on ethnogenesis and cultural diversity”
➡️ Publishing, disseminating and popularising results
➡️ Supervising students at the Institute of Genomics

📣 We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow in ancient metagenomics. Join us at the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu.

⏳ 01.04.2026–31.03.2028
📚 1.0 position
📍 Riia 23b, Tartu, Estonia

ℹ️ Project: lnkd.in/dQARuBxM
ℹ️ Application: lnkd.in/dFR8DQxH

⏰ Deadline 02.02.2026

Tracing 2500 years of human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B diversity through ancient DNA First ancient HHV-6 genomes reveal 2500 years of phylogenetic continuity and provide insights into the endogenization of HHV-6A.

Our paper on the first ancient Human betaherpesvirus 6 A/B (HHV-6) genomes is published in Science Advances! 🥳

In collaboration with @virologyhouldcroft.bsky.social @lucyvandorp.bsky.social @lehtisaag.bsky.social @ktambets.bsky.social & other amazing researchers!

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Honoured to be part of the Career Discussion Panel at the @haam-community.bsky.social meeting at the @isbarchaeology.bsky.social conference @isba11.bsky.social in Turin!

PhD applications welcome until 15th May!
estonia.dreamapply.com/en_GB/course...

PhD position: Elucidating the fine-scale demographic history of the Eastern Baltic by incorporating haplotype-based analyses and modelling This project focuses on advancing our understanding of the genetic history of the Eastern Baltic through the analysis of ancient DNA (aDNA) and integrating cutting-edge bioinformatic methods.

More information here:

Happy to announce an open call for a funded PhD position!

📊 Research project: Elucidating the fine-scale demographic history of the Eastern Baltic by incorporating haplotype-based analyses and modelling
📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu
📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025