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Scott Doney

@scottdoney.bsky.social

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Ocean and climate scientist and professor

Scott Doney is a marine scientist at the University of Virginia known for his work on biogeochemical modeling. Doney is the Joe D. and Helen J. Kington Professor in Environmental Change, a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, the American Association for the Advancement of Science., and the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography. He served from 2022 to 2024 as the Assistant Director for Ocean Climate Science and Policy in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. .. more

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Marius Årthun @mariusarthun.bsky.social · 4h

Come join us! PhD position at @unibergen.bsky.social and @bjerknes.uib.no on freshwater transport from the Arctic Ocean and its impacts on the Nordic Seas and subpolar overturning circulation. The position is part of the national Arctic Ocean 2050 program.

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

PhD Research Fellow in physical oceanography (295159) | University of Bergen

Job title: PhD Research Fellow in physical oceanography (295159), Employer: University of Bergen, Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026

www.jobbnorge.no

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.

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Lily Dove @solilyquy.bsky.social · 1d

Surface ocean processes impact structure deep into the ocean interior. In our perspective paper, @maratimes.bsky.social, grad student Katarina Merk, and I discuss using physical perspectives to interpret subsurface biogeochemical distributions and why we as a community should care! 🌊

Physical controls on heterogeneous mesopelagic biogeochemistry

Communications Earth & Environment - A patchy distribution of biogeochemical properties in the ocean interior arises from the combined influence of biological and physical processes.

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Australian Antarctic Program Partnership @antarctic.bsky.social · 2d

🛰️ The EDGE satellite will measure the height of Earth’s dynamic surface in incredible detail, from deepening cracks in #Antarctic glaciers to the height of #Amazon rainforest, with an accuracy of less than 3cm from an orbit 390km above the Earth.

▶️ aappartnership.org.au/tasmanian-sc...

Tasmanian scientist in NASA mission to track ice with space lasers - AAPP

First spaceborne laser altimeter system to monitor the impacts of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems and ice simultaneously

aappartnership.org.au

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography @scrippsocean.bsky.social · 2d

🛰️BIG NEWS! NASA has selected a
@ucsandiego.bsky.social led satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers program. Led by Scripps Oceanography glaciologist @helen-amanda.bsky.social, Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer (EDGE) is one of two next-generation satellite missions selected. 🧵⤵️

EDGE orbit (orange tracks) extends to the polar regions allowing for dense mapping around the edges of ice sheets and sea ice pack. Credit: EDGE

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 2d

The role of science for democratic societies has never been more important. Register for our upcoming scientific meeting on 16-17 March 2026 and explore the theoretical and practical consequences of treating science as a global public good: https://bit.ly/3Y42i4F

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Andrew Yool @dryool.bsky.social · 2d

Come join us! #UKESM has a great team of (geographically-distributed) experts across all areas of the #EarthSystem, 🌍🌊🌳🏔️⛅. The role will involve examining #TippingPoints as part of the #ARIA project, #PROMOTE.

UK Earth System Model @ukesm.bsky.social · 3d

🚀 We're hiring! Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Earth System Modelling: develop the UKESM2 model and use it to investigate tipping points.
📍 Grade 7 (£41,064–£48,822) Location: Met Office, Exeter
🌍 Apply today! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... Closes: 26 February

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Earth System Modelling

Research Fellow in Earth System ModellingSalary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience)Location: Met Office, Exeter (with scope for hybrid working)Would you like to join a team asses...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 3d

Please join this town hall at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow that @gmacgilchrist.bsky.social and I are convening, moderated by @helenczerski.bsky.social. We'll discuss what's happening to ocean sciences and what institutions and individuals can do.

agu.confex.com/agu/osm26/me...

#OSM26

A landscape-oriented event poster for a town hall titled "Ocean Science in a Time of Political Uncertainty" at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026 features a background of a dramatic, cloudy sunset over the ocean. At the top, text identifies the event details, and the center displays headshots of five featured panelists: Dr. Brandon Jones (President, American Geophysical Union), Prof. Margaret Leinen (Director Emeritus, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), Prof. Mike Sieracki (Director, Horn Point Laboratory), Prof. Sabrina Speich (Professor, École Normale Supérieure), and Dr. Steve Rocliffe (Senior Technical Advisor, Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance). Below them, a smaller photo identifies the moderator as Prof. Helen Czerski, a UCL Professor, author, and presenter of "Rare Earth" on BBC Radio 4. The bottom left urges viewers to "Join us for a crucial panel discussion!" while the bottom right provides the logistics: Monday, 23rd February, from 12:45pm to 1:45pm in the Lomond Auditorium. 🌊

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UK Earth System Model @ukesm.bsky.social · 3d

🚀 We're hiring! Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Earth System Modelling: develop the UKESM2 model and use it to investigate tipping points.
📍 Grade 7 (£41,064–£48,822) Location: Met Office, Exeter
🌍 Apply today! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx... Closes: 26 February

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Earth System Modelling

Research Fellow in Earth System ModellingSalary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience)Location: Met Office, Exeter (with scope for hybrid working)Would you like to join a team asses...

jobs.leeds.ac.uk

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 3d

Do data centers harm people's health? Given the proliferation of data centers across VA, the US & world, it's an important yet unanswered question. In this paper, @ngour.bsky.social, @lortizuriarte.bsky.social & I examine the possibilities.

@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@georgemasonu.bsky.social

Frontiers | Health implications of the rapid rise of data centers in Virginia: an exploratory assessment

Driven by advances in cloud computing, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence, the rapid proliferation of data centers may pose severe human and planeta...

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Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Chris D. Clark, Elena Litchman , and 2 more Scott C. Doney, Chris D. Clark, Elena Litchman, Erik Champion, Tim Stephens

Matt King @deformedearth.bsky.social · 3d

Antarctic ice sheet folk, I'm looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Antarctic Ice Sheet Reconstruction [readvertised] for a 3.5yr appointment in Tasmania. Very flexible start date!

Join our new team, figuring out what is happening and what may happen in East Antarctica. 1/4
❄️

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Benjamin I. Cook, Jessica A. Gephart , and 1 more Scott C. Doney, Benjamin I. Cook, Jessica A. Gephart, Halley E. Froehlich

Trevor A. Branch @trevorabranch.bsky.social · 3d

Job: Dean of the College of the Environment at the University of Washington
www.washington.edu/provost/lead...

Leadership search: Deanship of the College of the Environment

The University of Washington is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the next Maggie Walker Dean of the College of the Environment. An advisory committee, with support from executive search firm...

www.washington.edu

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Ben Bond‐Lamberty, Benjamin I. Cook , and 2 more Scott C. Doney, Ben Bond‐Lamberty, Benjamin I. Cook, Peter Jacobs, Darío Martin‐Benito

Kevin Anchukaitis @thirstygecko.bsky.social · 4d

We're hiring a full-time technician to support radiocarbon analyses. If you have some experience with analytical instruments and background in chemistry, earth sciences, archaeology, and/or ecology, this could be the job for you! arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

Research Technician III, Tree Ring Laboratory

Duties and Responsibilities:Assisting with the meticulous preparation of samples for radiocarbon analysis following established protocols. This includ...

arizona.csod.com

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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 4d

Just out today: The report “A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping” reviews the current state of science on the risk of Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (#AMOC) shutdown. 🌊
Conclusion: it's "a serious risk which requires a dedicated risk management framework".
pub.norden.org/temanord2026...

A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping

This report is the outcome of the Nordic Council of Minister’s sponsored workshop arranged in October 21-24, 2025 in Helsinki and Rovaniemi, Finland as part of Finland’s council presidency theme resil...

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planktonteuta.bsky.social @planktonteuta.bsky.social · 4d

Amazing internship opportunity for young scientists!

Europa ICONS

inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-Generation Scientists

A STEM Internship for Undergraduate Students

The Europa ICONS program will pair Europa Clipper science team members with undergraduate students for a 10-week research experience during which the students will perform original scientific research. Internships may be in person at a Europa Clipper science team member's institution, virtual, or hybrid, depending on the research project and individual needs of the intern and mentor. Mentors and interns will convene July 28-30, 2026 for a mini conference at the University of Colorado, Boulder, to build relationships and to present the work completed over the summer.

Interns will get a $12,000 stipend; travel costs to CU will be paid for by NASA. For in-person interns, NASA will pay up to $1,000 for relocation and provide a housing stipend.

Apply via stemgateway.nasa.gov. Search for "Europa ICONS" to see projects available.

Applications are due February 27, 2026.

Questions? Contact Jeff Moore, Europa ICONS Program Science Coordinator

HQ-EuropaICONS@mail.nasa.gov.

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Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · 5d

Join me at the Economist’s 13th annual World Ocean Summit & Expo on March 4th-5th 2026 in Montreal 🇨🇦, focusing on the transition to a sustainable ocean economy, ocean stewardship, strategies to restore ocean health, & advancements in marine technology.
invt.io/1lxbdvf1djs 🦑 🌊

March 12th-13th 2025 • Tokyo, Japan

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 5d

Just happened to look up Hank Stommel's Wikipedia page today. Was shocked at how embarrassingly spartan it is:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_S...
Any climate Wikipedia editors out there looking for a side project?

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David Kerstetter, Ph.D. @fishguydave.bsky.social · 5d

The Department of Biology, Ecology and Evolution at the University of Liège is currently seeking a permanent scientist in marine biology. The position is based at Liège, Belgium, but is also expected to conduct research at their Underwater and Oceanographic Research Station in the Mediterranean.

www.sciences.uliege.be

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Michael J. Allen, Valerie Mueller , and 1 more Scott C. Doney, Michael J. Allen, Valerie Mueller, John Bistline

Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 6d

🚨Our new paper led by Dr. @zialyle.bsky.social looked at how climate change poses risks to US drinking water utilities & if their bonds disclose these risks to investors. Utilities serving 67 million people have high risks, but 36% of their bonds don't mention climate: www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Climate change risk index and municipal bond disclosures of United States drinking water utilities - Communications Earth & Environment

67 million customers across the US rely on drinking water utilities that face higher climate risk than accounted for, which exposes major gaps in climate adaptation and resilience planning, suggests a...

Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol, Scott C. Doney, Elena Litchman

Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 7d

New postdoc opportunities in my group at Rutgers-New Brunswick, working on sea-level rise projections and/or coastal climate risk assessment & management

Postdoctoral Associates - Sea Level Rise Projections and Climate Risk Assessment & Management

The Rutgers University Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences invites applications for highly motivated, creative postdoctoral associates with interests in (a) sea-level rise projections and/or (b) ...

jobs.rutgers.edu

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Gavin L. Foster, Stephen D. Murphy , and 3 more Scott C. Doney, Gavin L. Foster, Stephen D. Murphy, Anthony Burke, Tim Stephens, Peter Jacobs

Eos @eos.org · 7d

There’s no tipping point beyond which ocean acidification kills corals, new research shows. With every creeping bit of acidification, corals just continue to die off. 🧪🌊 eos.org/articles/cor...

Coral Diversity Drops as Ocean Acidifies - Eos

As seawater becomes steadily more acidic, complex branching corals die off and are replaced with hard boulder corals and algae.

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Matthew H. England

Adele Morrison @adele-morrison.bsky.social · 7d

Come join us! 3 year postdoc available to work with @profmattengland.bsky.social, @mad-ros.bsky.social and myself at ANU on modelling ocean - ice shelf interactions.

Closes 4th March. If you're going to Ocean Sciences and want to chat about it, let me know!

jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/postdoc...

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Bob Henson @bhensonweather.bsky.social · 9d

The dissolution of NCAR remains a very real possibility, as discussed at a town-hall meeting this week at #AMS2026. @climateconnections.bsky.social

yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/01/the-...

The future of NCAR remains highly uncertain » Yale Climate Connections

Members of the American Meteorological Society were briefed Wednesday about ongoing developments on the future of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which the White House has said it will b...

yaleclimateconnections.org

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Peter Thorne, Jonathan Bamber , and 4 more Scott C. Doney, Peter Thorne, Jonathan Bamber, Benjamin I. Cook, Kevin J. Anchukaitis, Rosie A. Fisher, Jonathan M. Gilligan

Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 9d

LOOKING FOR A NEW ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY?

Regius Professorship in Meteorology & Climate Science - a role awarded to the University of Reading by Queen Elizabeth II

Seeking an exceptional academic leader who will shape the future of meteorology & climate science.

jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Regius Professorship in Meteorology and Climate Science:Whiteknights Reading UK

Interview date: from 23rd March 2026 onwards

jobs.reading.ac.uk

Reposted by Scott C. Doney, Erle C. Ellis, Jesse H. Kroll , and 7 more Scott C. Doney, Erle C. Ellis, Jesse H. Kroll, Julie L. Lockwood, Elena Litchman, Aiko Voigt, Jonathan M. Gilligan, Dawn J. Wright, Vinayak Sinha, Peter Jacobs

Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 10d

@agu.org has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on the importance of NCAR: agu.quorum.us/campaign/154...

#SaveNCAR

Share your comments on NCAR with NSF

Tell NSF the future that you want for NCAR by 13 March

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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution @whoi.edu · 10d

📣 Calling science & engineering undergrads (+ friends & family)! Looking to get paid, hands-on experience in Woods Hole this summer? Apply to the WHOI Summer Student Fellowship! Don't delay—applications are due on February 1! ⏰

📲Get the deets: whoi.edu/summerfellow

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UC San Diego @ucsandiego.bsky.social · 10d

Shake it. Test it. Make it safer. UC San Diego researchers put a 10-story steel building through extreme earthquake and fire tests at the world’s only outdoor shake table capable of testing structures over 90 feet tall. https://bit.ly/4rk141M #StructuralEngineering

Photo of the Shake Table with text on top that reads All Shook Up. The Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table at UC San Diego

A graphic that reads With a $17 million upgrade, funded primarily by the National Science Foundation, the Large High Performance Outdoor Shake Table at UC San Diego's Englekirk Structural Engineering
Center is the only outdoor shake table in the world.

Graphc that reads MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 2,000 tons. That's approximately 4.5 million pounds (or roughly the weight of 1,300 sedan-sized cars!)

Graphic with a animation of different movements and text that reads Six Degrees of Freedom Back and forward; up and down; left and right; and yaw pitch and roll... resulting in more accurate earthquake simulations.

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Scripps Institution of Oceanography @scrippsocean.bsky.social · 10d

🏅Congratulations to @ucsandiego.bsky.social & Scripps Oceanography climate scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan for earning the prestigious Crafoord Prize — one of the world’s most prestigious science awards given by @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social!

➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3NKC8lC

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Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB) @usocb.bsky.social · 10d

presentation prep for OSM26 Webinar 2/2 for students + ECR
essential tips and best practices for creating presentations /what works and what doesn’t/ breakouts on different presentation types/bring draft of your presentation + get feedback
www.aslo.org/osm-2026-pre...

Upcoming Webinar: How to Prepare a Great Conference Presentation for OSM 2026 - ASLO

The ASLO Student Resources and Activities Committee and Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) Student and Early Career Program Committee welcomes you to join us for an exciting new professional development web...

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Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · 12d

The rescue and resurrection of the US National Nature Assessment that Trump sought to kill …
🧪

Allison Crimmins @acrimmins.bsky.social · 12d

Happening today:
www.linkedin.com/posts/philli...

What We're Hearing as The Nature Record Takes Shape | Phillip Levin

Earlier this month, we held a public webinar introducing The Nature Record, and the conversation was thoughtful, generous, and full of important questions. My latest Substack post reflects what we’re...

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