Felix C Tropf
@fctropf.bsky.social
Assoc Prof Pop Data Science/Sociology at CLScohorts/UCL/PurdueSociology | NuffieldCollege | PI of FINDME | book: http://shorturl.at/imP58
Behavioral, social and health scientists: if you’d like to combine social and genetic data, this is for you: shorturl.at/8gUcu. This course in London features all aspects from data collection to model estimation in our local cohort data - and the incredible @timtmorris.bsky.social as instructor.
Introduction to genetic data analysis in the social, behavioural, and health sciences
This 4-day course will provide social scientists with the knowledge and skills needed to analyse genetic data, critically interpret results, and integrate genetics into their research.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Behavioral, social and health scientists: if you’d like to combine social and genetic data, this is for you: shorturl.at/8gUcu. This course in London features all aspects from data collection to model estimation in our local cohort data - and the incredible @timtmorris.bsky.social as instructor.
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"Offering genetic predictions for embryos to improve health outcomes latches onto a privatization logic that does exactly the opposite and hence erodes a system based on social equality and solidarity."
Thank you @arnovanhootegem.bsky.social @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social for such an important piece!
Thank you @arnovanhootegem.bsky.social @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social for such an important piece!
There’s a new kid in town!
Companies are now selling IVF and embryo selection based on genetic testing for traits related to health and even intelligence.
We outline methodological and ethical concerns, and warn against risks for social inequality.
With the fantastic @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social
Companies are now selling IVF and embryo selection based on genetic testing for traits related to health and even intelligence.
We outline methodological and ethical concerns, and warn against risks for social inequality.
With the fantastic @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social
Embryo selection based on polygenic prediction risks reinforcing social inequality
The rise of companies offering embryo selection based on genetic testing has triggered heated debate about ethical acceptability, as well as the accuracy and scientific validity of these techniques. W...
www.fertstert.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Offering genetic predictions for embryos to improve health outcomes latches onto a privatization logic that does exactly the opposite and hence erodes a system based on social equality and solidarity."
Thank you @arnovanhootegem.bsky.social @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social for such an important piece!
Thank you @arnovanhootegem.bsky.social @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social for such an important piece!
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1/ 🚨New paper in Nature Genetics
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
Genetic associations with educational fields - Nature Genetics
Genome-wide analyses of 10 educational fields identify 17 associated loci. Analysis of genetic clustering across specializations identifies two key dimensions that show genetic overlap with personalit...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
1/ 🚨New paper in Nature Genetics
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
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Nice commentary by @fctropf.bsky.social reflecting on our study on not having sex: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
(for full study, see quoted tweet below)
(for full study, see quoted tweet below)
October 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Nice commentary by @fctropf.bsky.social reflecting on our study on not having sex: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
(for full study, see quoted tweet below)
(for full study, see quoted tweet below)
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Are you a UCL Sociologist? Apply to join UCL Sociology Network's Coordinating Group. Contribute to the Network’s wide-ranging programme of activities and share news of important sociological developments tinyurl.com/2ut5dttz
September 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Are you a UCL Sociologist? Apply to join UCL Sociology Network's Coordinating Group. Contribute to the Network’s wide-ranging programme of activities and share news of important sociological developments tinyurl.com/2ut5dttz
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WE ARE HIRING! 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science. Want a friendly interdisciplinary department in one of the world's most vibrant cities? This just might be for you.
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
September 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
WE ARE HIRING! 2 Lecturers in Quantitative Social Science. Want a friendly interdisciplinary department in one of the world's most vibrant cities? This just might be for you.
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
Apply by: 10 Oct
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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Another job alert! Join us @sociologyoxford.bsky.social as a postdoc on @ewabatyra.bsky.social's ERC project. A great three-year position to work in the area of fertility and reproductive behaviour. www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/postdo...
August 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Another job alert! Join us @sociologyoxford.bsky.social as a postdoc on @ewabatyra.bsky.social's ERC project. A great three-year position to work in the area of fertility and reproductive behaviour. www.sociology.ox.ac.uk/event/postdo...
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Call for abstracts: genetics, economic & social issues.
We're hosting a 1-day workshop on using genetic data to examine economic & social issues on 12th December at UCL’s Social Research Institute. More info & submission at link below #genetics #socialscience #economics #cohort
bit.ly/41EnPmu
We're hosting a 1-day workshop on using genetic data to examine economic & social issues on 12th December at UCL’s Social Research Institute. More info & submission at link below #genetics #socialscience #economics #cohort
bit.ly/41EnPmu
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August 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Call for abstracts: genetics, economic & social issues.
We're hosting a 1-day workshop on using genetic data to examine economic & social issues on 12th December at UCL’s Social Research Institute. More info & submission at link below #genetics #socialscience #economics #cohort
bit.ly/41EnPmu
We're hosting a 1-day workshop on using genetic data to examine economic & social issues on 12th December at UCL’s Social Research Institute. More info & submission at link below #genetics #socialscience #economics #cohort
bit.ly/41EnPmu
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🚨NEW PAPER! Together with Wuno Akingbuwa (@wonuola.bsky.social) we developed a way to estimate non-linear genetic correlations. It didnt sit well with us that known non-linear relations (e.g. BMI and MDD with a famous U shaped ) are poorly captured in statistical genetics. 🧵
www.biorxiv.org
February 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🚨NEW PAPER! Together with Wuno Akingbuwa (@wonuola.bsky.social) we developed a way to estimate non-linear genetic correlations. It didnt sit well with us that known non-linear relations (e.g. BMI and MDD with a famous U shaped ) are poorly captured in statistical genetics. 🧵
Thrilled to see our study on GxE, neighborhood and education published in @europeansocreview.bsky.social academic.oup.com/esr/advance-... incredible work by @lauisilva.bsky.social and Tobias Wolfram!
Mind the gap: the interplay between genes and neighbourhood context on educational achievement
Abstract. This article expands on previous research on gene-environment (GxE) effects on socio-economic status, by stepping beyond the family dimension and
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February 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Thrilled to see our study on GxE, neighborhood and education published in @europeansocreview.bsky.social academic.oup.com/esr/advance-... incredible work by @lauisilva.bsky.social and Tobias Wolfram!
Another incredible opportunity for a faculty position in (socio)genomics @lifeatpurdue.bsky.social: careers.purdue.edu/job/Assistan...
Assistant Professor in the Broad Area of Social Genomics, Behavior Genomics and Related Fields
Assistant Professor in the Broad Area of Social Genomics, Behavior Genomics and Related Fields
careers.purdue.edu
December 10, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Another incredible opportunity for a faculty position in (socio)genomics @lifeatpurdue.bsky.social: careers.purdue.edu/job/Assistan...
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I am a huge Sam Trejo fan, if you are in London, or able to join remote, and you have the time you should go!
Are you in London tomorrow? Come see the amazing Sam Trejo & discuss #biosocial science w/ me & @emiliecourtin.bsky.social
We'd love to see you in person but also available as a hybrid event, details here: www.lse.ac.uk/lse-health/E... #popsky #episky #genetics
We'd love to see you in person but also available as a hybrid event, details here: www.lse.ac.uk/lse-health/E... #popsky #episky #genetics
February 19, 2024 at 11:39 AM
I am a huge Sam Trejo fan, if you are in London, or able to join remote, and you have the time you should go!
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🚨JOB ALERT 🚨
We're hiring 3 postdocs for the new Einstein Center Population Diversity. Work with a fantastic team of social scientists and biomedical researchers in the city of Berlin! Details: bit.ly/3RX0GpZ
Apply by Feb 7 & dm or email for questions.
We're hiring 3 postdocs for the new Einstein Center Population Diversity. Work with a fantastic team of social scientists and biomedical researchers in the city of Berlin! Details: bit.ly/3RX0GpZ
Apply by Feb 7 & dm or email for questions.
3 Postdoctoral Research Fellows (f/m/x) / ID 242
The research units Skill Formation and Labor Markets (Director: Professor Heike Solga) and Health and Inequality (Head: Professor Jan Paul Heisig) at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center (WZB) are...
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January 11, 2024 at 10:16 AM
🚨JOB ALERT 🚨
We're hiring 3 postdocs for the new Einstein Center Population Diversity. Work with a fantastic team of social scientists and biomedical researchers in the city of Berlin! Details: bit.ly/3RX0GpZ
Apply by Feb 7 & dm or email for questions.
We're hiring 3 postdocs for the new Einstein Center Population Diversity. Work with a fantastic team of social scientists and biomedical researchers in the city of Berlin! Details: bit.ly/3RX0GpZ
Apply by Feb 7 & dm or email for questions.
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The Research Group on Health and Longevity led by Marc Luy at the Vienna Institute of Demography is hiring!!! This is the coolest group and institute you will have the opportunity to work at! Plus, it's on beautiful Vienna. Apply!!! www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/about/ne...
3 vacancies in the Health & Longevity research group
Join us - We offer one postdoc and two PhD positions in the Research Group on Health and Longevity.
www.oeaw.ac.at
January 30, 2024 at 12:33 PM
The Research Group on Health and Longevity led by Marc Luy at the Vienna Institute of Demography is hiring!!! This is the coolest group and institute you will have the opportunity to work at! Plus, it's on beautiful Vienna. Apply!!! www.oeaw.ac.at/vid/about/ne...
Challenges of increasing prevalence of disability in China. Very insightful talk by prof Gong Chen from Peking uniceristy. @ioe.bsky.social
January 30, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Challenges of increasing prevalence of disability in China. Very insightful talk by prof Gong Chen from Peking uniceristy. @ioe.bsky.social
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Two weeks left to apply! Organized with @rutheva.bsky.social @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social, Torkild Lyngstad and Karri Silventoinen. We will have presentations by Gregory Clark, Evelina Akimova and @fctropf.bsky.social! So apply to join this exciting group in Oslo. Accommodation and food are covered!
We are hosting a workshop on how genetics can help to understand social structures, especially in interaction with environments! Apply before the end of the year if you want to join us in beautiful Oslo!
Call for Papers: Workshop "Using genetics to understand social structures" | Reimagining Norden in a...
Workshop "Using genetics to understand social structures: Genetic influences across time, groups, and societies", University of Oslo, 29 February-1 March 2024.
www.helsinki.fi
December 18, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Two weeks left to apply! Organized with @rutheva.bsky.social @gaiaghirardi.bsky.social, Torkild Lyngstad and Karri Silventoinen. We will have presentations by Gregory Clark, Evelina Akimova and @fctropf.bsky.social! So apply to join this exciting group in Oslo. Accommodation and food are covered!
After a successful first round or hiring last year, Purdue University is continuing its cluster hiring initiative in the broad area of Social Genomics, Behavioral Genomics, and Related Fields: careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Laf...
November 27, 2023 at 2:19 PM
After a successful first round or hiring last year, Purdue University is continuing its cluster hiring initiative in the broad area of Social Genomics, Behavioral Genomics, and Related Fields: careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Laf...
Baker on Barker: @pietrobiroli.bsky.social presenting excellent work on PGI, infant mortality and heart disease. #igss2023
October 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Baker on Barker: @pietrobiroli.bsky.social presenting excellent work on PGI, infant mortality and heart disease. #igss2023
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Great job opportunity: 3-year postdoc position with Ridhi Kashyap on computational methods to understand demographic change & implications for kinship & intergenerational overlap. Apply by 17/11.
Details and apply: tinyurl.com/2skdt98w
#demography #sociology
Details and apply: tinyurl.com/2skdt98w
#demography #sociology
October 19, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Great job opportunity: 3-year postdoc position with Ridhi Kashyap on computational methods to understand demographic change & implications for kinship & intergenerational overlap. Apply by 17/11.
Details and apply: tinyurl.com/2skdt98w
#demography #sociology
Details and apply: tinyurl.com/2skdt98w
#demography #sociology
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As part of NCRM, I am running a 3-day intensive course on Structural Equation Modelling and Causal Inference which takes place online on 8-10 Nov 2023.
Bursaries are available for fees.
Details: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
May be relevant for those in sociology, psychology, social sciences
Bursaries are available for fees.
Details: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
May be relevant for those in sociology, psychology, social sciences
www.ncrm.ac.uk
October 19, 2023 at 12:50 PM
As part of NCRM, I am running a 3-day intensive course on Structural Equation Modelling and Causal Inference which takes place online on 8-10 Nov 2023.
Bursaries are available for fees.
Details: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
May be relevant for those in sociology, psychology, social sciences
Bursaries are available for fees.
Details: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
May be relevant for those in sociology, psychology, social sciences
Another opportunity to work on the FINDME project. An excellent applied statistician/ data scientist will use social and genetic data to explain inequalities in our wealth health and family planning. This one is in London! @CLScohorts shorturl.at/jJLT5 pls re-bluesky!
October 17, 2023 at 3:09 PM
Another opportunity to work on the FINDME project. An excellent applied statistician/ data scientist will use social and genetic data to explain inequalities in our wealth health and family planning. This one is in London! @CLScohorts shorturl.at/jJLT5 pls re-bluesky!
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If you have always wanted to do a postdoc at a fancy university in the US with a decent-looking salary AND you want to work with one of my favorite sociologists on a super exciting topic AND you are good at quants stuff THIS might be the job for you:
careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Laf...
careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Laf...
October 13, 2023 at 9:03 AM
If you have always wanted to do a postdoc at a fancy university in the US with a decent-looking salary AND you want to work with one of my favorite sociologists on a super exciting topic AND you are good at quants stuff THIS might be the job for you:
careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Laf...
careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Laf...