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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
January 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Our paper on the first ancient Human betaherpesvirus 6 A/B (HHV-6) genomes is published in Science Advances! 🥳

In collaboration with @virologyhouldcroft.bsky.social @lucyvandorp.bsky.social @lehtisaag.bsky.social @ktambets.bsky.social & other amazing researchers!

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Tracing 2500 years of human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B diversity through ancient DNA
First ancient HHV-6 genomes reveal 2500 years of phylogenetic continuity and provide insights into the endogenization of HHV-6A.
www.science.org
January 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
lehtisaag.bsky.social
Honoured to be part of the Career Discussion Panel at the @haam-community.bsky.social meeting at the @isbarchaeology.bsky.social conference @isba11.bsky.social in Turin!
haam-community.bsky.social HAAM-community @haam-community.bsky.social · Jun 27
We’re excited to share more about the 1st Annual HAAM Meeting — a hybrid pre-ISBA event!
📅 Aug 26 | 🏛️ Turin & 💻 online
🧬 HAAM updates
💼 Career panel w/ Lehti Saag, Monica Kelly, Éadaoin Harney & Zuzana Hofmanová
⚡ Flash talks — submit your abstract by July 11 (extended deadline‼️)
👉 shorturl.at/8LZsr
June 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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PhD applications welcome until 15th May!
estonia.dreamapply.com/en_GB/course...
lehtisaag.bsky.social Lehti Saag @lehtisaag.bsky.social · Apr 23
Happy to announce an open call for a funded PhD position!

📊 Research project: Elucidating the fine-scale demographic history of the Eastern Baltic by incorporating haplotype-based analyses and modelling
📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu
📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025
May 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
lehtisaag.bsky.social
Happy to announce an open call for a funded PhD position!

📊 Research project: Elucidating the fine-scale demographic history of the Eastern Baltic by incorporating haplotype-based analyses and modelling
📍 Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu
📩 Application period: 1st–15th May 2025
April 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM