Joost Raeymaekers
LightNews LightNews
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Joost Raeymaekers
@joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
140 followers 160 following 57 posts
Posts Replies Media Videos
Pinned
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Joost Raeymaekers @joostraeymaekers.bsky.social · Oct 7
GINAMO just launched a new blog & newsletter about monitoring and reporting genetic diversity. Join now! @biodiversa.eu
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
guardias.bsky.social
Help protect our waters! 🌊

The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.

Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.

Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....

#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species. Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management. Get started 👉 https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
afredston.bsky.social
niche #rstats tweet: does anyone have a nice snippet of code they would share to download, import, and reshape GLORYS12 ocean data?
October 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
GINAMO just launched a new blog & newsletter about monitoring and reporting genetic diversity. Join now! @biodiversa.eu
October 7, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
skatsanevakis.bsky.social
That’s a wrap for the #GuardIAS Annual Meeting! Three inspiring days of exchange, collaboration, and progress towards stronger action on #InvasiveSpecies. Grateful to all who contributed to the discussions and next steps!
#bioinvasions #AquaticEcology #MarineEcology
@guardias.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
guardias.bsky.social
Day 2 of the #GuardIAS meeting was all about our 11 case studies!

Great to see the nitty-gritty of using eDNA & drones for detection, modelling population spread, and launching new citizen science projects.

Also got a preview of upcoming online events from at @invasivesnet.bsky.social.
October 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
jmergeay.bsky.social
Waarom moeten we zo nodig wolven hebben in de Lage Landen? Opinie in De Standaard 3/9/25
September 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
📢 Exciting PhD fellowship with a great mix of ecosystem ecology and invasion biologie in Northern Norway! www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
PhD position in Carrion & Invasive Species Ecology (283012) | Nord University
Job title: PhD position in Carrion & Invasive Species Ecology (283012), Employer: Nord University, Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2025
www.jobbnorge.no
September 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
guardias.bsky.social
Present your research at the GuardIAS Conference!

Submit your abstract by Sept 12 for a chance to be published in Management of Biological Invasions with a full APC waiver.

Find out more & submit: guardias.eu/submitting-a...

#CallforAbstracts #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS
Submitting an Abstract & Presenting
guardias.eu
September 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
francescaraffini.bsky.social
🎮 Playtesting in progress! 👾
Our semestral gathering wasn’t just about research—it was also the perfect chance to test our board game in action 🦀🎲💪🐚
Huge thanks to everyone who jumped in—your feedback is 🔥!
More updates coming soon… 👀
#GameDev #SciComm #BoardGames #evolution #consgen
July 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
chriswheat.bsky.social
🚨Postdoc opportunity🚨: LepEU postdoc: comparative population genomics of European scale adaptation in butterflies

2 year, full-time PD in my group, Stockholm Univ.

Applications assed on rolling basis, deadline: 23 August 2025. Planned start 1 Oct.

Details:
christopherwheatlab.wordpress.com
The aim of this proposal is to place population genomic insights into a comparative framework to gain fundamental insights into the determinants of evolutionary outcomes. The project will work within LepEU, the European Lepidopteran Population Genomics Consortium (https://lepeu.github.io/). LepEU provides access to field samples from European populations of diverse species. Chromosome-scale reference genomes are provided by Project Psyche (https://www.projectpsyche.org/). Networking during the postdoc will be facilitated by participation in the 10kLepGenomes COST Action (https://10klepgenomes.eu/). Existing datasets await analysis, while additional samples need DNA extraction and submission for sequencing. Functional validation capability (CRISPR/Cas9 gene manipulations) is also available to test emergent hypotheses of allele-to-phenotype impacts. Personal research interests of the postdoc will be important to determine the exact project, as the project has a generous sequencing budget. The successful applicant should have a PhD (obtained within 6 years of the application deadline) in a suitable subject area, such as evolutionary biology or population genomics. A strong interest in population genomics, local adaptation, comparative analyses, and experience working with genomic-scale data is essential. The candidate must have a documented publication record demonstrating relevant skills. Experience working with bioinformatic pipelines (e.g., Snakemake), or working with butterflies is welcome but not essential. The net salary is 28,000 SEK/month (~2,430 Euro, not subject to Swedish income tax) and comes directly from the Carl-Trygger Foundation stipend, which is paid out directly to the postdoc. Only PhD candidates acquired outside of the host department can apply. Currently, the lab of Prof. Wheat consists of 3 postdoctoral researchers, while the Dept. of Zoology provides a vibrant and excellent research environment of active, dynamic researchers. Applications should include: i) a succinct description of research interests and experience, detailing your contribution to any relevant publications (max 1 page), ii) why you are the ideal candidate for this position in the lab (max 1 page); iii) a CV including a list of publications, and iv) the name and contact information of two personal references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline of 23 August 2025. The project is planned to start on 1 October, but flexibility in the starting date can be provided for a suitable candidate. Please contact Prof. Wheat for additional information.
June 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
anjamwestram.bsky.social
‼️ Open letter calling for increased #EU #biodiversity funding:
If you're a scientist and care about #nature, please consider signing, and please share! 🪲🌳🍄🦢🦑🦎🌱🐝🌼🦇🌲🐚
s4fat.bsky.social Scientists4Future Österreich @s4fat.bsky.social · Jun 13
📣 Call to Action for Biodiversity! 🌱
We urge the EU to boost biodiversity funding in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028+).
📉 80% of EU habitats are in poor condition — we need action now!
All scientists please ✅ sign and 🔁 share in your networks
fundnature.scientists4future.at
Closing the biodiversity funding gap
fundnature.scientists4future.at
June 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Congratulations Aruna Mattanavile Shankregowda with your fantastic PhD thesis on genetic and non-genetic adaptation in stickleback fishes! Many thanks to Elena Sarropoulou and Morten Limborg for the splendid opposition. #fish #adaptation #genomics #stickleback
June 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
winklewatch.bsky.social
Love fun science?
Join the WinkleWatch Project! Launched last year, we’re solving the mystery of periwinkle snail colours—with your help.
📸 Snap a pic
📍 Tag your beach
💬 Share your snail finds
Scan the QR in the image to learn more.
Let’s spotlight the winkles! #winklewatch
June 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
francescaraffini.bsky.social
🐌✨ Become a snail detective! 🕵️🐚🔍

Join our WinkleWatcher Luisa Kumpitsch on shore 🌊 and help scientists crack the case of snail shell colors 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣 with WinkleWatchers.
Who knew science could be this fun?

ℹ️ www.gu.se/en/news/beco...

#CitizenScience #MarineBiology
Become a snail detective – help scientists solve the colour mystery
Why do periwinkles have such different colours? This is a mystery that scientists are now trying to solve, and to do so they are calling for help from the public in a citizen science project.
www.gu.se
May 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
🐚 Tackling Aquatic Invasive Species in Europe – Join the Effort! 🦀
We are launching our new project #GuardIAS on iNaturalist to boost the detection of harmful Invasive Alien Species (#IAS). Visit the project page to get involved!
amaliamailli.bsky.social Amalia Mailli @amaliamailli.bsky.social · Apr 23
Invasive Alien Species (IAS) disrupt ecosystems, contributing to important biodiversity loss. Our project (see link) aims to improve IAS detection via iNaturalist by engaging both experts & citizen scientists. Help us improve aquatic IAS identification & monitoring across Europe! 🌊🔬 #IAS #GuardIAS
Aquatic Invasive Alien Species Occuring in Europe
Enhancing Aquatic Invasive Alien Species Identification on iNaturalist Invasive Alien Species (IAS) are non-native organisms introduced—often unintentionally—through human activity. While not all alie...
www.inaturalist.org
April 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
naturalselection.bsky.social
[Please share] 📢‼️

I have 2️⃣ postdoc positions advertised at the Swedish Museum of Natural History:

Postdoc on "Theory of adaptive radiation"
recruit.visma.com/spa/public/a...

Postdoc on "Homoploid Hybrid Plant Genome Evolution"
recruit.visma.com/spa/public/a...
April 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Conclusion of our panel debate about human pressures on biodiversity on land and sea: keep sharing your fascination for biodiversity! Thanks @unescochairuib.bsky.social, Trond Amundsen, Jane Reid, @gsegelbacher.bsky.social and Even Moland! #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:41 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Ruth Turunen: Mate choice and reproductive barriers in two intertidal gastropod species Littorina arcana and Littorina saxatilis. #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Cassandra Ugland: Early-life variation in plasticity and selection drives within- and among cohort variation in partial seasonal migration. #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Sudipta Tung: Additive interaction of developmental and adult diets shapes reproductive ageing in Drosophila melanogaster. #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Mia Helene Falch: Urban evolution of Psittacara parrots in Lima (Peru). #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Xiatong Cai: Intra-riverine genetic adaptive divergence of three-spined stickleback to human-regulated flow regimes. #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:07 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Bingqian Han: Characteristics of temperature adaptation of Littorina saxatilis revealed by RNA-seq analysis. #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:05 AM
joostraeymaekers.bsky.social
Thijs Bal: Whole-genome resequencing reveals different patterns of local adaptation among two coexisting stickleback species #OikosNorway2025
April 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Reposted by Joost Raeymaekers
vvandvik.bsky.social
Thanks to all who participated in our #science #policy #scicomm workshop at #OikosNorway2025! Great discussions and ideas on how scientists can help promote implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework & support national action plans. #NBSAP #IPBES @nordicoikos.bsky.social 🧪
April 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM