Abdesslam Chai-allah
@achaiallah.bsky.social
Data scientist and researcher (PhD) #firstgen
🏳️🌈 he/him, ⵣ🇲🇦
📍Paris 🇫🇷
🏳️🌈 he/him, ⵣ🇲🇦
📍Paris 🇫🇷
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Powerful flowers: Public perception of grassland aesthetics is strongly related to management and biodiversity
Temperate grasslands provide various cultural ecosystem services that are appreciated in diverse ways. Capturing these diverse appreciations requires …
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🟥 New paper out 🟥
Powerful flowers: Public perception of grassland aesthetics is strongly related to management and biodiversity.
With an amazing team: @valentinecology.bsky.social @davide-andreatta.bsky.social @foxnat.bsky.social & Franzi
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Powerful flowers: Public perception of grassland aesthetics is strongly related to management and biodiversity.
With an amazing team: @valentinecology.bsky.social @davide-andreatta.bsky.social @foxnat.bsky.social & Franzi
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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📢 Join our team: Are you interested in the synthesis of ecological data?
We are offering a postdoctoral researcher position on the effects of collaborative agri-environment measures on multiple taxa and ecosystem services.
See #job advert
www.uni-goettingen.de/en/vacancy+f...
We are offering a postdoctoral researcher position on the effects of collaborative agri-environment measures on multiple taxa and ecosystem services.
See #job advert
www.uni-goettingen.de/en/vacancy+f...
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 AM
📢 Join our team: Are you interested in the synthesis of ecological data?
We are offering a postdoctoral researcher position on the effects of collaborative agri-environment measures on multiple taxa and ecosystem services.
See #job advert
www.uni-goettingen.de/en/vacancy+f...
We are offering a postdoctoral researcher position on the effects of collaborative agri-environment measures on multiple taxa and ecosystem services.
See #job advert
www.uni-goettingen.de/en/vacancy+f...
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📢 Job opening! We’re excited to announce six open Researcher positions. 🪲🦋
4 PhD and 2 Postdoc positions in forest biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research!
Interested in forest ecology? Get in touch! 🌲🌳
www.greenjobs.de/stellenanzei...
#forestecology #researchposition #conservationbiology
4 PhD and 2 Postdoc positions in forest biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research!
Interested in forest ecology? Get in touch! 🌲🌳
www.greenjobs.de/stellenanzei...
#forestecology #researchposition #conservationbiology
4 PhD positions and 2 Postdoc positions (respective place of work in the text) in forest [...]
Julius-Maximilians University Würzburg (JMU) and its partner Universities Georg-August-University of Göttingen (GAUG), Leipzig University (UL), University of Bayreuth (UB), Universität Bremen (UB), Un...
www.greenjobs.de
February 9, 2026 at 6:26 AM
📢 Job opening! We’re excited to announce six open Researcher positions. 🪲🦋
4 PhD and 2 Postdoc positions in forest biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research!
Interested in forest ecology? Get in touch! 🌲🌳
www.greenjobs.de/stellenanzei...
#forestecology #researchposition #conservationbiology
4 PhD and 2 Postdoc positions in forest biodiversity-ecosystem functioning research!
Interested in forest ecology? Get in touch! 🌲🌳
www.greenjobs.de/stellenanzei...
#forestecology #researchposition #conservationbiology
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📣 Come join a top-5 strategy department in Europe and work with me on an exciting topic at the intersection of causal AI and strategy 🤖📈
I'm recruiting a PhD student as part of my Sapere Aude Research Leader Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark. (1/3)
I'm recruiting a PhD student as part of my Sapere Aude Research Leader Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark. (1/3)
January 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM
📣 Come join a top-5 strategy department in Europe and work with me on an exciting topic at the intersection of causal AI and strategy 🤖📈
I'm recruiting a PhD student as part of my Sapere Aude Research Leader Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark. (1/3)
I'm recruiting a PhD student as part of my Sapere Aude Research Leader Grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark. (1/3)
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Publishing in society journals means nothing as soon as these journals are captured by Wiley et al. and turned into mandatory open access.
And societies are to blame for letting themselves be captured and turned into a money making machine for for-profit publishers.
And societies are to blame for letting themselves be captured and turned into a money making machine for for-profit publishers.
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Publishing in society journals means nothing as soon as these journals are captured by Wiley et al. and turned into mandatory open access.
And societies are to blame for letting themselves be captured and turned into a money making machine for for-profit publishers.
And societies are to blame for letting themselves be captured and turned into a money making machine for for-profit publishers.
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I am looking for someone interested in a 6-month post as research assistant, ideally to start at the beginning of March. The job is to conduct an experiment with flowers and robotic actuators to study buzz pollination. Job description and application here:
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Forskningsassistent i Växtekologi
Forskningsassistent Är du intresserad av att arbeta med bipollinerade växter och robotar i bistorlek? Vi söker nu en forskningsassistent till Programmet för växtekologi och evolution vid Institut
uu.varbi.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:05 AM
I am looking for someone interested in a 6-month post as research assistant, ideally to start at the beginning of March. The job is to conduct an experiment with flowers and robotic actuators to study buzz pollination. Job description and application here:
uu.varbi.com/what:job/job...
uu.varbi.com/what:job/job...
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Good news everyone, _Nature_ has published 66 Open Access articles to date in 2026!
This means Springer-Nature has gobbled up USD$837,540 of science funding this year.
I'm sure we couldn't think of anything better to do with that money.
#OpenScience
This means Springer-Nature has gobbled up USD$837,540 of science funding this year.
I'm sure we couldn't think of anything better to do with that money.
#OpenScience
January 30, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Good news everyone, _Nature_ has published 66 Open Access articles to date in 2026!
This means Springer-Nature has gobbled up USD$837,540 of science funding this year.
I'm sure we couldn't think of anything better to do with that money.
#OpenScience
This means Springer-Nature has gobbled up USD$837,540 of science funding this year.
I'm sure we couldn't think of anything better to do with that money.
#OpenScience
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Paid Summer Internships...
Join us for a summer of ecological research at the Holden Arboretum.
Opportunities in restoration ecology, population ecology, plant ecophysiology, forest health, and more.
On-site housing available at low cost.
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Join us for a summer of ecological research at the Holden Arboretum.
Opportunities in restoration ecology, population ecology, plant ecophysiology, forest health, and more.
On-site housing available at low cost.
lnkd.in/gjWUznhj
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Paid Summer Internships...
Join us for a summer of ecological research at the Holden Arboretum.
Opportunities in restoration ecology, population ecology, plant ecophysiology, forest health, and more.
On-site housing available at low cost.
lnkd.in/gjWUznhj
Join us for a summer of ecological research at the Holden Arboretum.
Opportunities in restoration ecology, population ecology, plant ecophysiology, forest health, and more.
On-site housing available at low cost.
lnkd.in/gjWUznhj
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La plateforme arXiv croule sous les soumissions d'articles frauduleux produits via l'#IA.
Depuis le 21 janvier, « elle exige désormais que les auteurs qui publient pour la première fois soient approuvés par un auteur arXiv reconnu dans leur domaine. »
Depuis le 21 janvier, « elle exige désormais que les auteurs qui publient pour la première fois soient approuvés par un auteur arXiv reconnu dans leur domaine. »
ArXiv preprint server clamps down on AI slop
First-time posters to venerable platform now need an endorsement from an established author
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January 26, 2026 at 6:45 AM
La plateforme arXiv croule sous les soumissions d'articles frauduleux produits via l'#IA.
Depuis le 21 janvier, « elle exige désormais que les auteurs qui publient pour la première fois soient approuvés par un auteur arXiv reconnu dans leur domaine. »
Depuis le 21 janvier, « elle exige désormais que les auteurs qui publient pour la première fois soient approuvés par un auteur arXiv reconnu dans leur domaine. »
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We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher!🌲 🌳 🌍
📍Interested in boreal and temperate forest productivity and respiration?
💻 Like to work with large datasets, remote sensing and models?
🏔️ Love an alpine setting in a small town?
Come and join us at KIT!
Application details: t1p.de/qctj7
📍Interested in boreal and temperate forest productivity and respiration?
💻 Like to work with large datasets, remote sensing and models?
🏔️ Love an alpine setting in a small town?
Come and join us at KIT!
Application details: t1p.de/qctj7
January 22, 2026 at 11:45 AM
We are hiring a postdoctoral researcher!🌲 🌳 🌍
📍Interested in boreal and temperate forest productivity and respiration?
💻 Like to work with large datasets, remote sensing and models?
🏔️ Love an alpine setting in a small town?
Come and join us at KIT!
Application details: t1p.de/qctj7
📍Interested in boreal and temperate forest productivity and respiration?
💻 Like to work with large datasets, remote sensing and models?
🏔️ Love an alpine setting in a small town?
Come and join us at KIT!
Application details: t1p.de/qctj7
Félicitations 🍁🌈
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Félicitations 🍁🌈
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Si vous cherchez à réduire vos dépendances numériques aux US, je vous invite à jeter un œil sur le site European Alternatives qui recense des services européens dans pas mal de catégories (mails, messageries, VPN, cloud etc.) ⤵️
european-alternatives.eu/categories
european-alternatives.eu/categories
Service categories | European Alternatives
List of all categories on European Alternatives
european-alternatives.eu
January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Si vous cherchez à réduire vos dépendances numériques aux US, je vous invite à jeter un œil sur le site European Alternatives qui recense des services européens dans pas mal de catégories (mails, messageries, VPN, cloud etc.) ⤵️
european-alternatives.eu/categories
european-alternatives.eu/categories
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Career launchpad for researchers 🚀
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
January 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Career launchpad for researchers 🚀
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
As part of the Postdoc.Mobility funding scheme, the SNSF is supporting 214 postdocs to carry out a research project abroad or to return to Switzerland. The SNSF is providing 26.5 million Swiss francs for this purpose.
👉 sohub.io/5vq0
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Less than one month left to apply for this WIFORCE #PhDposition on soil food webs in Swedish forests. We welcome applicants from all walks of life 🌈 and from all corners of the world🌏 Deadline: 10 February 2026!
Explore how soil food webs withstand droughts and heatwaves, and what this means for tree regeneration in Swedish forests! 🌲🪱🌳🍄Become a PhD student in the WIFORCE Research School and work with us at SLU-Uppsala @mycopat.bsky.social #climate #forest #microbes #nematodes
www.slu.se/en/about-slu...
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January 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Less than one month left to apply for this WIFORCE #PhDposition on soil food webs in Swedish forests. We welcome applicants from all walks of life 🌈 and from all corners of the world🌏 Deadline: 10 February 2026!
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Are you a PhD-level #wildlife ecologist committed to research and education for #biodiversity and nature restoration?
Our group at @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social has a #vacancy for an assistant professor!
Deadline for applications is February 19.
Please spread the word.
www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
Our group at @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social has a #vacancy for an assistant professor!
Deadline for applications is February 19.
Please spread the word.
www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
January 7, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Are you a PhD-level #wildlife ecologist committed to research and education for #biodiversity and nature restoration?
Our group at @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social has a #vacancy for an assistant professor!
Deadline for applications is February 19.
Please spread the word.
www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
Our group at @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social has a #vacancy for an assistant professor!
Deadline for applications is February 19.
Please spread the word.
www.uu.nl/en/organisat...
Ski season in suburban Paris is on.
January 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Ski season in suburban Paris is on.
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Thrilled to announce a Postdoc opportunity in our group on the evolutionary genetics and ecology of colour. Wonderful system, great collaborators, and room to shape your own ideas.
Apply by 7 Jan: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/13477181...
Apply by 7 Jan: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/13477181...
December 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Thrilled to announce a Postdoc opportunity in our group on the evolutionary genetics and ecology of colour. Wonderful system, great collaborators, and room to shape your own ideas.
Apply by 7 Jan: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/13477181...
Apply by 7 Jan: jobs.helsinki.fi/job/13477181...
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It's happening! Canada launched two programs to recruit international researchers.
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (1 million/yr for 8 yrs +)
Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders.
I will do my best to facilitate the process for those interested. Hit me up.
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (1 million/yr for 8 yrs +)
Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders.
I will do my best to facilitate the process for those interested. Hit me up.
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
The Government of Canada introduces new programs for international researchers - Canada.ca
www.canada.ca
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It's happening! Canada launched two programs to recruit international researchers.
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (1 million/yr for 8 yrs +)
Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders.
I will do my best to facilitate the process for those interested. Hit me up.
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (1 million/yr for 8 yrs +)
Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders.
I will do my best to facilitate the process for those interested. Hit me up.
www.canada.ca/en/impact-pl...
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“Techno-optimistic scientists are substantially less likely to engage in civic climate action or make high-impact lifestyle changes
suggesting that techno-optimistic worldviews may inadvertently constrain the behavioral & cultural shifts required for effective climate action”
osf.io/preprints/ps...
suggesting that techno-optimistic worldviews may inadvertently constrain the behavioral & cultural shifts required for effective climate action”
osf.io/preprints/ps...
December 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“Techno-optimistic scientists are substantially less likely to engage in civic climate action or make high-impact lifestyle changes
suggesting that techno-optimistic worldviews may inadvertently constrain the behavioral & cultural shifts required for effective climate action”
osf.io/preprints/ps...
suggesting that techno-optimistic worldviews may inadvertently constrain the behavioral & cultural shifts required for effective climate action”
osf.io/preprints/ps...
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Harvard CS50’s Intro to R Programming – Full University Course
YouTube video by freeCodeCamp.org
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December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Interesting investigation into a dodgy Elsevier journal -- with the additional nugget that the CEO of Elsevier's parent company made more than €15 million in total compensation last year.
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
The fall of a prolific science journal exposes the billion-dollar profits of scientific publishing
One of the 15 publications that put out the most studies globally has been expelled from the indexing system for irregularities. Its publisher, Elsevier, has a 38% profit margin that reached $1.5 bill...
english.elpais.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Interesting investigation into a dodgy Elsevier journal -- with the additional nugget that the CEO of Elsevier's parent company made more than €15 million in total compensation last year.
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
english.elpais.com/science-tech...
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STOTEN is now dead. It has been completely removed from Web of Science mjl.clarivate.com/search-results
Warning to environmental scientists! 🧪🦑🌎🐟
The journal STOTEN has been placed on hold by Clarivate, meaning it is under investigation and may lose its indexing (including impact factor). Consider publishing elsewhere.
mjl.clarivate.com/search-results
The journal STOTEN has been placed on hold by Clarivate, meaning it is under investigation and may lose its indexing (including impact factor). Consider publishing elsewhere.
mjl.clarivate.com/search-results
November 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
STOTEN is now dead. It has been completely removed from Web of Science mjl.clarivate.com/search-results
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The joint meeting of NSO and GFÖ, September 2026, Odense, Denmark (for which I'm leading the science programming group) is now open for workshop and thematic session proposals! Please share. Details here: nordicsocietyoikos.glueup.com/event/nordic...
Nordic Oikos 2026 | Nordic Society Oikos
Join us for one of Europe’s leading ecological conferences, where scientists, students, and professionals from across the Nordic countries, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland come together to explore t...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The joint meeting of NSO and GFÖ, September 2026, Odense, Denmark (for which I'm leading the science programming group) is now open for workshop and thematic session proposals! Please share. Details here: nordicsocietyoikos.glueup.com/event/nordic...