Bianca De Sanctis

PhD & Postdoc Positions at the Dept of Microbial Population Biology of the MPI for Evolutionary Biology (Plön, Germany) to work on jumbo phages & HGT of genomic islands. An amazing research team led by the one and only Paul Rainey, one of the most hard-core evolutionary micro/biologists of our time!

An AI Agent Published a Hit Piece on Me Summary: An AI agent of unknown ownership autonomously wrote and published a personalized hit piece about me after I rejected its code, attempting to damage my reputation and shame me into acceptin…

AI agent goes nuts on open source maintainer after having its pull request denied. This is a pretty insane story. Open source development as we've been used to for the last few decades is likely over. 1/
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🚨3 Lectureships in Biology 🚨

Come join us in Bristol @bristolbiosci.bsky.social!

We are looking for new collegues working across a broad spectum of topics in biology, including ecology & environmental change. Get in touch if you have Qs!

Apply here by 8 March: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

I'm super excited to share that this article was published today in Science! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

All made possible by the fantastic group of donors, volunteers and scientists at The American Chestnut Foundation (tacf.org), HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, and our collaborators.

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.

🧬SedaDNA Postdoc position💥 2 years Starts 2026, apply by 1st March.
Join Aleks Pluskowski at Reading & me at NHM. jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

DDLS Research School Postdoc call 2026 Call for Academic and Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowships in Data-Driven Life Science 2026 Generic Description of the DDLS Postdoc Program The SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Drive...

Interested in👇 ?

- museomics: genome erosion, adaptation 🦌 🦜 🐬
- marcogenomics of sea warming (methods dev. or empirical data)
🌊 🐟🦭🐋

Check this call (2 y. postdoc) and get in touch to discuss potential projects (deadline 31.03.26)
#popgen #consgen #evolbiol

👉 www.scilifelab.se/data-driven/...

Several exciting PhD opportunities here in the University of Vienna STEM-call. In our department fully funded positions in biomolecular zooarch, Pleistocene felid diversity and admixture, sedaDNA and popgen, and archsci and AMS 14C dating.
Apply below now!

careers.univie.ac.at/en/praedoc/s...

Antarctic ice sheet folk, I'm looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Antarctic Ice Sheet Reconstruction [readvertised] for a 3.5yr appointment in Tasmania. Very flexible start date!

Join our new team, figuring out what is happening and what may happen in East Antarctica. 1/4
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📣 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

Postdoctoral researcher in population biology and ecology (m/f) - Academic Positions Develop and apply statistical models to study genetic adaptation to climate, analyze empirical data, publish results, and present at conferences. Doctorate r...

Postdoc opportunity in ecological genomics at Université Grenoble Alpes focuses on gene-environment interactions under climate change. Duration 18 mont… https://academicpositions.com/ad/universite-grenoble-alpes/2026/postdoctoral-researcher-in-population-biology-and-ecology-m-f/243400#apply #postdoc

Postdoctoral Researcher All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Researcher Position Type: Other Academic Department: LSUAM Science - MNS - Ornithology Genetic Resources (Gregory Thom (00076688)) Work Location: 0119 M.J. Foster Hall Pay Grade: Job Description: Candidate will conduct research in coordination with one or more of the Curators at the LSUMNS. The candidate will also be responsible for helping with the laboratory mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research assistants and management of the Museum molecular genetics core facility. Ongoing projects in the lab include systematics and population genetics studies of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Job Responsibilities: (75%) Conduct research on a semi-independent basis. Prepare and publish scientific manuscripts under the direction of a curator. Attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings. Plan and develop research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program, such as phylogenomics, transcriptomics, comparative and population genomics, target capture, and other high-throughput sequencing methods. Bring new expertise to the research program. Undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research, including field work. Collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally and develop appropriate external contacts relevant to the project and future funding opportunities. Be an active member of LSUMNS’s vibrant academic community by attending seminars, participating in journal clubs, etc. (25%) Responsible for helping with the laboratory, mentoring, and training of graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and management of the LSUMNS’s shared molecular genetics facility. Ongoing projects in the lab include systematics and population genetic studies of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and fish. Monitor laboratory cleanliness and safety. Order general lab supplies for the department. Establish and enforce lab rules and regulations, and orient new staff/students at beginning of each semester. Attend regular meetings with the research team and investigators as required. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology or related discipline; Expertise in evolutionary biology and computational biology; experience with next-generation molecular methods, such as whole-genome sequencing, target capture, and other genomic tools; strong publication record; ability to manage an active laboratory; and a record of and interest in continuing mentorship and outreach. Special Instructions: Applicant should provide a CV, a cover letter, contact information for three references, and a 2-page maximum research statement. Please indicate in your cover letter the curator you would like to work with. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Gregory Thom at gthom@lsu.edu. We will begin reviewing applications on February 15, 2026. 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LSU Museum of Natural Science seeks a post-doctoral researcher for systematics and population genetics. Ph.D. required. Apply by Feb 15 at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0119-MJ-Foster-Hall/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00111141. Contact: esselstyn@lsu.edu. #postdoc

🚨Second new #job advert of the week!🚨

We are currently recruiting a Molecular Ecology Research Assistant to the Molecular Ecology group who will be working on all things #microbes, #AMR & #eDNA 🦠🧬🧫

Details on how to apply ⬇️

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Female researchers: interested in a postdoc at @univienna in #sedaDNA, #metagenomics or #ancientDNA? Apply via the E-STEEM fellowship through my group. Projects are flexible and can be shaped together!
careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...

I have a postdoc position in metagenomic exploration available in my group. Candidates with documented experience in phylo & metagenomics and preferably with petabase-scale data mining and GLM workflows are encouraged to apply. Come join us! 🧬🦠💻

Please repost

Apply here: www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/p...

Open Senior Bioinformatician position at
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social
Tree of Life, to work on the Biodiversity Cell Atlas initiative with @marakat.bsky.social and me.

📅 Apply by January 18
🔗 sanger.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Wellco...

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Happy new year and 3 more days to apply for Computational biology post doc position in my lab #Paris #transpoosns @inem-necker.bsky.social @institutimagine.bsky.social

📢 We're hiring a postdoc (33 months) in human evolutionary genomics / paleogenomics / statistical genetics, Paris 🇫🇷
Project on selection on disease-associated variants, integrating ancient genomes, GWAS, and Ancestral Rec. Graphs.
Start May 2026 (flexible).
Apply here: emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/U...

Postdoctoral positions in ancient environmental genomics within the Ancient Environmental Genomics Initiative for Sustainability (AEGIS)

🧬 #Bioinformatics AEGIS #PostdocJobs in metagenomic pipelines & HPC: Ancient Environmental Genomics at @ucph.bsky.social to reconstruct ecosystems and develop climate-resilient crops. 🌍
Deadline: Jan 4, 2026.

Mikkel Winther Pedersen (mwpedersen@sund.ku.dk)

#AcademicJobs #aeDNA #ClimateChange

Are you a long-time fan of Archaea, an extremophile-phile, or are you simply curious?

Either way, we have good news.
We’re delighted to announce the 2026 EMBO Workshop on Archaea, 6–10 July.

Sign up: meetings.embo.org/event/26-arc...

We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, UK.

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Bamdam: a post-mapping authentication toolkit for ancient metagenomics - Genome Biology Ancient metagenomic studies using capture or shotgun sequencing often perform pairwise alignment of individual reads against large reference databases followed by lowest common ancestor assignment for...

Announcing bamdam: a new open source tool for studying ancient DNA 🧬 It shrinks massive metagenomic files by 10x and helps distinguish ancient sequences from contamination. Tested on the oldest DNA yet uncovered (2M years) link.springer.com/article/10.1... @bdesan.bsky.social @russcd.bsky.social

Efficient Estimation of Nucleotide Diversity and Divergence Using Callable Loci (and More) Abstract. The increasing scale of population genomic datasets presents computational challenges in estimating summary statistics such as nucleotide diversi

@cademirch.bsky.social @erikenbody.bsky.social TB Sackton & @russcd.bsky.social introduce Callable Loci And More (clam), a tool that leverages callable loci to accurately estimate population genetic statistics (π, dxy, and FST).

🔗 doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf282

#evobio #molbio #compbio

Associate Professor in Zoology with focus on ecology and evolution Department of Zoology  at Stockholm University includes ca. 80 employees counting researchers, PhD students, and administrative staff. Research and education at the department occurs in an internatio

We're looking for a new colleague at Asssoc Prof level! Come join us in the Zoology Department at Stockholm University. A teaching profile in ecology, faunistics and/or physiology is beneficial. Find the full job advertisemnt here: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Professor or Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Arctic Ecosystem Ecology Professor or Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Arctic Ecosystem Ecology

Here's an opportunity to lead research at Kilpisjärvi Biological Station (northern Finland, but close to the border with Norway and Sweden). An amazing place and job. Please forward to Arctic-focused folk.

jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge invites expressions of interest from early career researchers who wish to be sponsored for external fellowships to establish an independent research group.

➡️For further details see the link below www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/group-l...

Ancient metagenomics people might also be interested in the authentication and visualization toolkit that we wrote to do this. Just published a few days ago!

GitHub
github.com/bdesanctis/b...
Paper
link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Ancient metagenomics reveals subglacial microbiomes driven by oxygen availability Beneath Earth's glaciers and ice sheets lies an aquatic realm where ice, water, rock, and microbial life interact, driving chemical reactions that can collectively influence the global carbon cycle, p...

What's living in the dark, isolated subglacial waters underneath the Antarctic ice sheet, and why should we care?

Read our new preprint to find out! It combines ancient DNA, microbiology, hydrology and geochemistry. 🦠🇦🇶🪨🧬

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

We're excited to release metaTraits.embl.de! 🦠 Interactively explore 140+ 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀, harmonized & integrated from culture-derived collections 🔬 & genome-based predictions 🧬 for >2M MAGs & genomes.

Publication at NAR: doi.org/10.1093/nar/... @narjournal.bsky.social #microsky 🧵 1/8

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Come join us! Soon I will be advertising a postdoc vacancy in my group as part of my @erc.europa.eu AdG project 'DARK ROOTS'. Focus of the project will be on phylo- and metagenomic mining of novel prokaryotic lineages. I will soon post a link here - stay tuned, and please repost! #asgardarchaea

Quantitative genetics of microbiome-mediated traits Microbiomes, the complex communities of microorganisms associated with multicellular hosts, play a vital role in shaping host traits and fitness. But how d

Treating emergent traits of the microbiome like quantitative genetic traits of the host reveals how environmentally acquired symbionts can contribute to hosts' adaptation