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Craig Primmer

Craig Primmer

@fishcongen.bsky.social

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Dean of Faculty of Biol. & Env. Sci. @helsinkiuni.bsky.social| evolution, conservation, genomics| own thoughts, some in (bad) Finnish.
🇦🇺 immigrant in 🇫🇮
http://www.helsinki.fi/evolution-conservation-and-genomics

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Craig Primmer @fishcongen.bsky.social · Apr 21

About 15-20 yrs ago, a bunch of reviews (inc. 1 by me) made predictions about the future of genomics in conservation. 1 yr ago at ICISB, Robin Waples assessed which of those predictions had been fulfilled. Sam May & Sam Rosenbaum now led the effort to turn this into a review:
doi.org/10.1111/mec....

Craig Primmer @fishcongen.bsky.social · 17h

The band that helped me learn Finnish

Reposted by Richard D. Gregory, Craig R. Primmer

IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d

OUT NOW!

The IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report Summary for Policymakers is available now!

Explore this first of it’s kind report highlighting methods and actions to measure and respond to business impacts and dependencies on nature.

🔗 https://bit.ly/IPBES12Media

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Suomen Luontopaneeli @luontopaneeli.fi · 1d

Yritysten luontovaikutusten hillintä on keskeistä luontokadon pysäyttämiseksi, korostaa IPBESin tuore raportti. Yritykset ovat riippuvaisia luonnosta, mutta luonnon monimuotoisuuden merkitystä talouden ja liiketoiminnan perustana ei huomioida riittävästi.

Ketjussa keskeiset nostot ja suosituksia
👇

Craig Primmer @fishcongen.bsky.social · 3d

I have been single parenting our dog for a week because @eevaprimmer.bsky.social has been busy as the co-chair of the #IPBES12 business and biodiversity assessment. Tip to delegates, if she starts looking exhausted, chocolate almost always helps #BizBiodiversity #ProundHusband

Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 4d

This morning, delegates at #IPBES12 heard about progress across negotiation groups

The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then

A view of the IPBES 12 Plenary in Manchester former railway station.

IPBES Chair David Obura.

Working Group 1 Co-Chair Eeva Primmer providing an update during the stocktaking plenary.

Working Group 2 Co-Chair Hesiquio Benítez Díaz providing an update during the stocktaking plenary.

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Evolutionary Journal of the Linnean Society @evojlinnsoc.bsky.social · 3d

Why not publish your research with a Society Journal? 🧪🌍

The Linnean Society is committed to publishing high-quality and ground-breaking scientific research across the four themes of botany, zoology, biology and evolution, striving to make these accessible & engaging to a global audience. 🧵(1/4)

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Rob Waterhouse @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · 3d

#biodiversity #bioinformatics Summer School announcement ... 21-26 June in Siegen, Germany co-organised by @sib.swiss & @denbi.bsky.social www.sib.swiss/training/cou...
🟢 eDNA & ecosystems
🟣 pangenome diversity
🔵 population genetics
🟡 comparative genomics

Biodiversity Bioinformatics Summer School

This School is co-organized by SIB/ELIXIR Switzerland and de.NBI/ELIXIR Germany Overview Biodiversity is fundamental to ecosystem functioning, yet it

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer, Laura Pereira

Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 4d

This morning, delegates at #IPBES12 heard about progress across negotiation groups

The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then

A view of the IPBES 12 Plenary in Manchester former railway station.

IPBES Chair David Obura.

Working Group 1 Co-Chair Eeva Primmer providing an update during the stocktaking plenary.

Working Group 2 Co-Chair Hesiquio Benítez Díaz providing an update during the stocktaking plenary.

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Janne M. Korhonen @jmkorhonen.fi · 6d

Hey folks! There's a #postdoc position open @ University of Helsinki in #biodiversity #economics ! For #ecology , #environmental #economics, etc. PhDs.

Deadline 18 Feb so apply soon! I'm told that is a really nice research group too!

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

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiversity Economics

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiversity Economics

jobs.helsinki.fi

Craig Primmer @fishcongen.bsky.social · 7d

The dam is already there. Worth a look if you haven't already. Very cool ice formations

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Arne Jacobs @fishyomics.bsky.social · 8d

Preprint alert: We adopt a cheap & rapid WGS protocol for vertebrate sized genomes, and use it to sequence nearly 1K whitefish genomes to low/med coverage for lake-wide pop genomics of adults + larvae for species assignment, habitat use, decline & selection: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

#PopGen

www.biorxiv.org

Reposted by Ben C. Sheldon, Simon Roux, Craig R. Primmer , and 3 more Ben C. Sheldon, Simon Roux, Craig R. Primmer, Valeria Mazza, Orlando Schwery, Samuele Ramellini

Jordan S. Martin @jsmartin.bsky.social · 8d

I am looking for a PhD student to join my new Socio-Eco-Evo group, hosted in Katie Peichel's Evolutionary Ecology Division @ University of Bern. We're offering a fully funded 4-year position, studying social plasticity and behavioral adaptation among stickleback in Greenland. Please share around!

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 10d

The University of Helsinki seeks a postdoctoral researcher in Statistical Ecology. Apply by Feb 28, 2026. Salary €3800-4000/month. Details: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science/faculty/mathematics-and-statistics. #postdoc

Mathematics and statistics | Faculty of Science | University of Helsinki

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is Finland’s largest university department for mathematical sciences. Its multifaceted research has received the highest points in numerous assessments. The Department collaborates actively with other higher education institutions and with several government research institutes both in Finland and abroad.

www.helsinki.fi

Reposted by Brian J. Enquist, Simon Roux, Craig R. Primmer , and 6 more Brian J. Enquist, Simon Roux, Craig R. Primmer, Per Ahlberg, Jason Stajich, Stephen D. Murphy, Jesse R. Lasky, Susanne Lachmuth, Samuele Ramellini

Mario Vallejo-Marin @nicrodemo.bsky.social · 13d

Join us at the Evolutionary Biology Centre at Uppsala University. We’re searching for an Assistant Professor in Biology. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...

Uppsala in late autumn

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Aleksi Lehikoinen @aksulehikoinen.bsky.social · 14d

Symposium "Species on the move" next Thr in Viikki @helsinki.fi
Great speakers Maria Delgado, @juliakemppinen.bsky.social @andreasantangeli.bsky.social @emmamarjakangas.bsky.social!

Organised by @josephinecouet.bsky.social who will defend her PhD thesis on Friday!
@hkilabornithology.bsky.social

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Erik Olsen @erikolsen.bsky.social · 15d

Are you a fisheries assessment scientist looking for new opportunities? Come join our team at the Institute of Marine Research in Bergen, Norway, working on exciting developments projects in the global south. 🦑🧪🐟

www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...

Research scientists in research and advice for fisheries stock assessment in a development context  (294225) | Institute of Marine Research

Job title: Research scientists in research and advice for fisheries stock assessment in a development context  (294225), Employer: Institute of Marine Research, Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026

www.jobbnorge.no

Craig Primmer @fishcongen.bsky.social · 20d

We have a postal system in Finland too 😉. Sounds like a great book!

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Max Reuter @maxreuter.bsky.social · 20d

A new preprint from the lab, with postdoc @deboraycb.bsky.social and collaborators @aidaandres.bsky.social and Tim Connallon:

“Characterising the detectable and invisible fractions of genomic loci under balancing selection”
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

www.biorxiv.org

Reposted by Robin J. Pakeman, Craig R. Primmer

Dep. of Ecology, Environment & Plant Sciences @deepsthlmuni.bsky.social · 20d

The Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social has two open PhD positions, help us spread the word! 📣

We are looking for a PhD student in Lichen Biology, and one in Ecology & Evolution. Find more information and apply by 1 February below!

Work with us - Stockholms universitet

Reposted by Halley E. Froehlich

Craig Primmer @fishcongen.bsky.social · 21d

8 months after this Bluesky post, that @dochfroehlich.bsky.social responded to, we are super excited to have Halley starting a new professorship in our faculty @helsinki.fi from 1 May 2026 to strengthen research and education in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. #NewAdventures

Image of my Bluesky post from 8 months ago seeking expressions of interest o apply for funding to move to Finland

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 21d

The University of Helsinki seeks a postdoctoral researcher for a 3-year role in statistical ecology and evolution, focusing on sex-specific differences in immunity and life history. Apply by Feb 28, 2026. More in… https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-science/faculty/mathematics-and-statistics #postdoc

Mathematics and statistics | Faculty of Science | University of Helsinki

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is Finland’s largest university department for mathematical sciences. Its multifaceted research has received the highest points in numerous assessments. The Department collaborates actively with other higher education institutions and with several government research institutes both in Finland and abroad.

www.helsinki.fi

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

The FSBI @thefsbi.bsky.social · 22d

Are you interested in habitat restoration for #diadromous fishes? Abstract submission is now open for the Symposium on Restoration, sponsored by us, taking place in Oulu, Northern Finland! Abstract and applications for #ECR travel grants are open until 15 Feb: bit.ly/3Lx5Jyg #FishSci

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Joachim Mergeay @jmergeay.bsky.social · 24d

We have compiled a special issue for @evolappjournal.bsky.social on Effective population size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring, dedicated to the late Michael W. Bruford.
This SI is a must read for everyone who struggles with what "effective population size" means.
#consgen

The Importance of Effective Population Size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring

Effective population size (Ne) is a key concept in biology and conservation. Stripped to its bare essentials, it reflects how much genetic drift a population experiences, expressed as a number of ind...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer, Mark Rubin

Bantshire University @bantshireuni.bsky.social · 25d

It’s a tremendous honour, really tremendous - to be presented with a ‘World No.1 University’ ranking from Oxford. Very smart people. The best. Everyone knows it. Nobody thought it could happen, but here we are. Absolutely incredible.

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer, Samuele Ramellini, Hansraj Gautam

Piret Avila @piretavila.bsky.social · 28d

Postdoc in statistical ecology & evolution! Develop models bridging evolutionary theory with empirical data on sex differences in immunity and life history. Apply now!
#postdoc #statistics #evolution #academicjobs #ecology jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistical Ecology and Evolution

Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistical Ecology and Evolution

jobs.helsinki.fi

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 28d

Are you a #PhD student in #EvolutionaryBiology? Don’t miss the opportunity to join this year’s #EMPSEB — a conference organized by PhD students, for PhD students!

🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer, Jussi T. Eronen

Ari Pekka Mähönen @apmahonen.bsky.social · Jan 9

We’re hiring! 🌱
Open positions in my lab for candidates interested in cambium development in Arabidopsis, hybrid aspen, or silver birch. Apply now! Please repost! jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...

Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researchers in Plant Developmental Biology

Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researchers in Plant Developmental Biology

jobs.helsinki.fi

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer, Brian Hayden

NoWPaS @nowpas.bsky.social · Jan 6

🎤 NoWPaS 2026 Keynotes are out!
Four speakers • Three countries • Cutting-edge salmonid research
Physiology, isotopes, genetics & migration 🌊🐟
🔗 Read the abstracts & learn more:
nowpas.wordpress.com/2026-keynote...

#NoWPaS2026 #Salmonids #EarlyCareerResearchers

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

PolyAdapt STN @polyadapt-stn.bsky.social · Jan 6

Hello world! This is the account of @eseb.bsky.social ESEB STN on Polygenic Adaptation. Have a look at out members and programs here: polygenic-adaptation-network.org and sign up to our email list docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Visit the post for more.

polygenic-adaptation-network.org

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Jenni Prokkola @jmprok.bsky.social · Jan 5

In this new study that emerged from a great collaboration led by @morganefrapin.bsky.social and Ehsan Pashay Ahi, we dig into the molecular mechanisms of density-dependent effects in Atlantic salmon, specifically in their hypothalamus (a key site for endocrine regulation).

A couple of points below👇

Density‐Dependent Expression of Epitranscriptomic, Stress and Appetite Regulating Genes in Atlantic Salmon

Intraspecific competition due to for example, density, has substantial influence on fitness dynamics and life histories, but the underlying physiological mechanisms are often complex and the molecula...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Reposted by Craig R. Primmer

Guy Venables @guyvenables.bsky.social · Jan 4

My cartoon for Monday's Metro.