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The Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (GMBA) is a platform for international and cross-disciplinary collaboration on the assessment, conservation, and sustainable management of mountain biodiversity.
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*Job alert*

We are looking for a research manager in our group, starting from March 2026, with varied tasks ranging from database administration to fieldwork and technical support for other group members.

All details here: shorturl.at/Aygdc

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Universität Basel: Research manager in ecology
The research group Ecology at the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel in Switzerland invites applications for a full-time position at the intersection of science, technolog...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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#Praktikum frei! BSc oder MSc in #Biologie oder #Umweltwissenschaften und Kenntnisse zu den wichtigsten einheimischen Insektengruppen🐞? Interesse an selbstständiger Feldarbeit🌳? Die WSL bietet für 6 Monate ein Praktikum in der #Waldbiodiversitätsforschung: apply.refline.ch/273855/1802/...
Stellenanzeige: Die Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft WSL gehört mit rund 600 Mitarbeitenden zum ETH-Bereich. Sie befasst sich mit der nachhaltigen Nutzung und dem Schutz der Umwelt sowie mit einem verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Naturgefahren. Im Rahmen von zwei Projekten, eines gefördert von der VELUX-Stiftung zur Biodiversität in lichten Wäldern und eines gefördert vom BAFU/Kantonen zur Biodiversität in Naturwaldreservaten und Wirtschaftswäldern der Schweiz bieten die Forschungseinheiten «Biodiversität und Naturschutzbiologie (Gruppe Lebensraumdynamik)» und «Waldgesundheit und biotische Interaktionen (Gruppe Waldentomologie)» ab April 2026 drei 6-monatige Stellen als Praktikant/-in Waldbiodiversitätsforschung (w/m/d) In den sehr anwendungsorientierten Projekten werden umfangreiche Daten zu Insektenvorkommen in lichten Wäldern bzw. Naturwaldreservaten sowie in Kontrollflächen gesammelt. Hauptaufgaben dieser Praktikumsstellen sind Installation, Leerung und Abbau der Insektenfallen in den Studiengebieten, sortieren von gefangenen Insekten nach grosssystematischen Gruppen sowie die Archivierung der Insektenproben an der WSL. Bei dieser Tätigkeit können Sie die Kenntnisse in der Insektensystematik vertiefen und erhalten Einblicke in weitere Projekte in der Biodiversitätsforschung. Daneben können weitere kleinere Arbeiten in den Projekten anfallen. Sie weisen einen Bachelor- oder Masterabschluss in Biologie oder Umweltwissenschaften auf. Vorkenntnisse zu den wichtigsten einheimischen Insektengruppen sind von Vorteil. Sie sind sich selbständiges Arbeiten gewohnt, sind kommunikativ und speditiv. Sie halten Termine ein, erkennen Probleme frühzeitig und gehen diese bestimmt und kreativ an. Sie arbeiten gerne draussen im Feld, unter verschiedensten Wetterbedingungen. Zudem verfügen Sie über einen Führerausweis (Kat. B) und sind ein/-e sichere/-r Autofahrer/-in.
November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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🌳💧📊 #PhDAlert! MSc in #ForestEcology or #EnvironmentalSciences? Excellent analytical and statistical skills in time-series analysis and experience with #treering methods🪵? We offer a #PhD position in #Dendroecology: apply.refline.ch/273855/1795/... #dendrosciences #ecology #ScienceJobs
Job offer: PhD in Dendroecology (f/m/d) You will be part of a project aiming to empirically disentangle atmospheric vs. soil drought impacts on intra- and inter-annual wood formation, and mechanistically model drought constraints on intra- and inter-annual tree growth dynamics (https://www.wsl.ch/en/projects/sad-tree) based on a unique monitoring network of 44 forest sites in Switzerland spanning 10 years of soil moisture and atmospheric climate data. In this context, you will contribute to the establishment and analysis of intra- and inter-annual time series of tree growth based on dendrometer, tree rings, and quantitative wood anatomy (QWA). You will be responsible for establishing improved empirical relationships of tree growth-environment interactions based on the long-term integrative Soil-Plant-Atmosphere-Continuum dataset (tree & stand traits, physical environment), analyzing: intra-annual water- and growth-related stem radius changes from dendrometer measurements, early-season wood anatomy related to water transport and rehydration, and long-term drought effects on growth using tree-ring widths. You have a Master's degree in forest ecology, environmental sciences, or equivalent. You should have excellent analytical and statistical skills in time-series analysis, preferably in dendrosciences and/or tree physiology. Ideally, you are proficient in programming and handling of large datasets, and have experience with tree-ring methods. You are able to efficiently expand and acquire knowledge in topics relevant to the project. You have a proficient command of written and spoken English, are able to work in a structured, efficient and independent manner, and have a high level of team spirit and have good communication skills.
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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#PostDoc Alert! PhD in #Biologie, #Forstwissenschaften oder #Umweltnaturwissenschaften🌲? Gute Kenntnisse in Evolutionsbiologie und sehr kompetent in #Populationsgenetik und #Landschaftsgenomik🧬? Wir bieten eine #PostDoc Stelle in ökologischer Genomik: apply.refline.ch/273855/1782/... #ScienceJobs
Stellenanzeige: Die Forschungseinheit Biodiversität und Naturschutzbiologie untersucht die Vielfalt des Lebens, von der genetischen Diversität bis zur Arten- und Lebensraumvielfalt sowie ihre Interaktionen. Das für mehr als vier Jahre und vom BAFU finanzierte Projekt TreeGD untersucht die genetische Vielfalt und das Anpassungspotenzial von Haupt- und Nebenbaumarten in Schweizer Generhaltungsgebieten, inklusive ihres Saatgutes. Für dieses Projekt sucht die Gruppe Ökologische Genetik per 1. Januar 2026 oder nach Vereinbarung befristet für 2 Jahre (mit Option auf Verlängerung), eine/-n motivierte/-n Postdoktorand/-in in ökologischer Genomik 80% (w/m/d) Sie planen und unterstützen die Beprobung von Baummaterial für die DNA-Extraktion und koordinieren die Laborarbeit. Sie werten die genomweiten Sequenzdaten von je 500 Bäumen von fünf Baumarten aus und berechnen Indikatoren wie genetische Vielfalt, Differenzierung und potenzielle Angepasstheit. Daraus leiten Sie praktische Empfehlung für Schweizer Generhaltungsgebiete und die Saatgutgewinnung ab. In Zusammenarbeit mit den Projektpartner/-innen publizieren Sie die Ergebnisse in wissenschaftlichen und umsetzungsorientierten Zeitschriften und präsentieren die Erkenntnisse an Veranstaltungen mit der Forstpraxis und an inter-/nationalen wissenschaftlichen Fachtagungen. Sie verfügen über ein Doktorat in Biologie, Forst- oder Umweltnaturwissenschaften und gute Kenntnisse in ökologischer Genetik sowie Evolutionsbiologie, falls möglich bei Waldbäumen. Sie sind vertraut mit genomweiten Analysen auf Hochleistungsrechnern und sehr kompetent in Populationsgenetik und Landschaftsgenomik. Sie schreiben und sprechen fliessend in mindestens einer Schweizer Landessprache sowie Englisch. Sie besitzen einen Führerausweis Kat. B und arbeiten gerne im Freien, auch unter schwierigen Bedingungen. Sie sind teamfähig und kommunikativ, und Sie arbeiten strukturiert und selbstständig.
November 20, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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2/2 In their guest editorial, Jörg Balsiger, Anne B. Zimmermann, João C. Azevedo, and Dietrich Schmidt-Vogt not only present the issue’s articles but also reflect on different framings of innovation and propose considering it as a multidimensional, context-specific concept: doi.org/10.1659/mrd....
Innovative adaptive practices in mountain communities often emerge from local resource constraints and community needs, as highlighted by Zhou and He in their contribution to this issue. In Guangming village, Yunnan, China, farmer cooperatives have succeeded in enhancing creation of value added in the local walnut trade by establishing processing facilities, such as this drying facility, in the village. The photo by Weijia Zhou shows a man shoveling walnuts in the drying room. The nuts lie in heaps on an aerated wire mesh floor resting on evenly spaced-out wooden beams; some nuts are packed in mesh bags. The room has light gray walls and a ceiling made of wooden beams.
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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1/2 How can innovation contribute to sustainability in mountains? Articles in this focus issue explore the question from different angles, providing insights from China and various European mountain contexts and showcasing the diversity of the concept. Have a look: bioone.org/toc/mred/45/3
Cover of Mountain Research and Development Vol 45, No 3, with a photo by Gusztáv Nemes showing a henhouse made of mud, wood, straw, and stones to keep the animals cool, warm, and safe. It is fitted with a solar-panel-driven door that closes automatically at sunset to keep foxes out. This is an example of hybrid innovation—merging old and new technology—found in a mountain product value chain in Hungary that was among the many mountain product value chains analyzed in one of the articles in the issue.
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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🚨Job opportunity🚨

We are hiring a 3yr research technician. If you love fieldwork, are passionate about forests & mountains, and want to up-skill in remote sensing, sensor networks and running field experiments this could be the dream job for you!
🧪🌳⛰️🛰️🌡️🍄

www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...
Details | Working at Bristol | University of Bristol
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November 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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The #FindThatLizard Scholarship is accepting applications until 12/10.

We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢

I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🌍🌿🚨Deadline extended!
You now have until 3 Dec 2025 (midnight CET) to submit your abstract for #WBF2026 in ☀️Davos‼️
Join the dialogue and don't miss the chance to be part of the #WBF2026 community.
Submit here 👉 worldbiodiversityforum.org/call-for-abs...
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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How are Pacific NW mountain birds responding to climate change?

I got up at 4:00 am for a month to find out.

but first the backstory, or "how I spent seven years telling everyone this project wasn't possible"

new paper here:
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November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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🌍🌿Still pondering wether to submit an abstract for #WBF2026 in ☀️Davos? Every accepted abstract will receive its own DOI, making sure your work is discoverable and citable — a valuable addition to your scientific record. Don't miss your chance, submit now on worldbiodiversityforum.org/call-for-abs...
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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abstract submission to the 2026 @worldbioforum.bsky.social ends in 1 week.

Are you working on extracting & synthesizing #biodiversity knowledge from literature & have tools, methods or insights to present?

Submit your abstract to our session!
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Session CON4
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November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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amazing project!!
seemasheth.bsky.social Seema Sheth @seemasheth.bsky.social · 25d
Amy Angert and I are recruiting a #postdoc to participate in a collaborative NSF-funded study of demographic responses to climate across the geographic range of the scarlet monkeyflower. Please repost! jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/224...
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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We are seeking applications from qualified candidates demonstrating a commitment to our mission.

Apply now: www.icimod.org/get-involved...
Vacancies - ICIMOD
ICIMOD is seeking dedicated team members at every level to share in our global mission. Both internally and externally, our multicultural staff and partners are our greatest asset. They provide us…
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November 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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📢 Vacancy announcements:

ICIMOD is actively hiring for three roles within our Strategic Results, Partnerships and Business Development Unit.

💼Senior MEL Specialist (Project Position)
💼Senior Project Management Specialist (Project Position)
💼Consultant for Project Design and Proposal Development
November 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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Our Department of Aquatic Ecology (Eco) is offering a
Postdoctoral position in Aquatic Ecology (m/f/d) 80-100%

👉 More about the position: apply.refline.ch/673277/1300/...
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Bumping this up one last time. I'm looking to hire graduate student(s) to work on an NSF-funded project to study elevational range shifts among dragonflies here in Colorado. @cudenverclas.bsky.social 🧪🌍🐙

Applications will be considered until Nov 1. See post below for more details
Lake Agnes in State Forest State Park
October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Yesterday @evaspehn.bsky.social from @gmba-ipo.bsky.social scientific steering committee was with @unep.org at SBSTTA-27 side event "Mountains at the heart of the Climate–Biodiversity Nexus" to present tools & assessment supporting the achievement of KM-GBF goals & targets in #mountains
October 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Please pass along, I’m recruiting PhD students to join our Macroecology Lab @uofa-eeb.bsky.social We study phys ecology, macroecology, biodiversity - spanning scaling, trait-based ecology, theory, comparative biology & ecoinformatics. Several avenues for funding. Please reach out if interested🧪🌐🌾
October 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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🍂🌳 #PhDAlert! MSc in #EnvironmentalSciences or a related field and interested in plant #phenology and #ecophysiology? Good level of fitness to carry out field work in remote locations? Our #Ecosystem #Ecology group offers a #PhD position: apply.refline.ch/273855/1789/... #ScienceJobs
Job offer: The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. The Forest and Soil Ecology research unit, which investigates the effects of environmental changes in forest ecosystems, is looking for a person to join the Ecosystem Ecology group for a fixed-term period of four years, starting January 2026 or by appointment, as a PhD student in plant phenology and ecophysiology You will be responsible for planning and carrying out experiments in the field and under controlled conditions in the SNF funded project “Linking carbon source-sink dynamics to autumn phenology: Predicting tree growth rhythms in temperature and boreal forests”. You will analyse the interaction between carbon balance and phenology by applying various ecophysiological and biochemical methods and large-scale data analyses. You will carry out statistical and mechanistic modelling approaches. Finally, you will be responsible for publishing results in scientific journals. You have a master’s degree in environmental science, or a comparable topic and are interested in applying various methods, from ecophysiology to model applications. You have a proficient command of written and spoken English, are able to work in a structured, efficient and independent manner, and have a high level of team spirit. Furthermore, you have a good level of fitness to carry out field work in remote locations. We offer an international team with exciting research perspectives and strong collaboration with researchers from ETH and international institutions. The position will be based at WSL and you will be enrolled at ETH Zurich.
October 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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🚨PhD offer 👩‍🎓:
Fascinated by island biodiversity, palaeoecology & human impacts on ecosystems? 🌴🦜🌍 Join @creaf.cat to explore how island life changed over the last 11,700 years.
Deadline: 27 Oct 2025
Selection: ~November
Starting: ~January 2026
Supervision: @sandranogue.bsky.social & me
More info👇
September 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Ever wondered about "The real height at which a hill becomes a mountain?"
@andrewvandam.bsky.social from @washingtonpost.com gives an answer in a good read
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Column | The real height at which a hill becomes a mountain, according to data
We found a dataset that allows us to measure what separates a hill from a mountain, and maybe even see if it changes as you go west.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Our September newsletter is out: mailchi.mp/139b352856fc...
GMBA Newsletter - September 2025
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September 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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🗺️🖥️ #PostDoc Alert! PhD in #EnvironmentalScience, #RemoteSensing or #ComputerVision? Experience in spatial modelling of habitats with #MachineLearning? Our Remote Sensing group is offering a 2-year PostDoc position in #habitat mapping: apply.refline.ch/273855/1767/... #ScienceJobs
Job offer: The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. The Land Change Science research unit studies patterns and processes of land systems and their dynamics over various spatial and temporal scales. Within the FOEN funded «Habitat Map of Switzerland» project the Remote Sensing group is offering a 2-year position as a PostDoc in Habitat Mapping 80-100% (f/m/d) You will map Swiss-wide distribution of habitat types and ecological communities from remote sensing data. You will incorporate field survey data, remote sensing and other auxiliary data into spatial modelling processes using techniques such as species distribution modelling and artificial intelligence methods for image classification including machine learning and deep learning. You will develop clear workflows that allow for regular update of the derived models and maps. Furthermore, you will work closely in collaboration with a small team to integrate distribution models into an overall habitat map for Switzerland and to jointly publish results. You have a Ph.D. in environmental science, remote sensing, computer vision or an equivalent field. You have experience in spatial modelling of habitats with machine learning and the use of large extent Earth Observation data. Experience in artificial intelligence methods for image classification is an advantage (e.g. CNN). Sound ecological knowledge of community and habitat characteristics in Switzerland is an advantage. You work comfortably with statistical computing and scripting languages (e.g. R, Python). You are highly motivated to analyse data using sophisticated methods and tools. Good communication and organisation skills, an excellent team spirit and fluency in English are fundamental, very good knowledge of German or French is an advantage.
September 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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*Job alert*

We have a 5-year postdoc position on #mountain non-native species & #macroecology in our group @unibas.ch. Great opportunity to join us!

Details here: jobs.unibas.ch/offene-stellen/postdoc-position-in-mountain-macroecology/6c5a8906-354f-43c6-bc9b-1156d21725a5

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Universität Basel: Postdoc position in mountain macroecology
The research group Ecology at the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Basel in Switzerland invites applications for a postdoc position within the ERC project 'Global status, tren...
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September 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM