Closing date is the 5th of March, so you can still apply for the job and this wonderful opportunity!!
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Dr. Sonja Vernes, Bat Boffin🦇🌈
How will #ClimateCrisis and heatwaves impact #bats? Highlighting threats identified from my research and the work of @_BCT_ in this Guardian article. Hot houses: the race to save bats from overheating as temperatures rise | The Guardian https://t.co/FuEVL9lNGJ 22 Retweets
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Last week, millions of Texans suffered the loss of heat and electricity for days, resulting in nearly 80 deaths. Sadly, many #bats and other wildlife were also caught in the tragedy of the storm. Our hearts are with Texas. Please help @TPWD determine the... 11 Retweets
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Complete this form to get #bats genomes sequenced as part of the @darwintreelife project. @_BCT_ @bat1kgenomes @GlobalBatNet 🦇🧬 https://t.co/nKmCb6TZYj 5 Retweets
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📣We are recruiting! We want a bioinformatics fellow to join @VernesLab in St Andrews & @bat1kgenomes to work on #genomics #bats #language and vocal learning. @MPI_NL @CentreBioDiv @univofstandrews @FifeBats @maxplanckpress #jobs Pls RT! https://t.co/rAw11j1fZv 28 Retweets
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Don't forget our #Batellite today at 19.00 CET 🦇 1 Likes 1 Retweets
📢⚠️The lab of Dr @Sonja_Vernes is searching for a #bioinformatician to work on #Bat1K and vocal learning related projects in St Andrews, UK @univofstandrews. Find all the details here: https://t.co/VHAv5YUo5o 12 Retweets
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Today is #BigBatSkills day. Workshops for beginners and professionals, hope to see some of you later. #lovebats https://t.co/dv4iouXr5u 4 Retweets
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 'Meet' some of the women that work @_BCT_ doing incredible work in the bat conservation world! #WomenInScienceDay #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience #LoveBats https://t.co/VMRwxYc0Ml 33 Retweets
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🥳#WomenInScienceDay 🥳
it is time to highlight the fact that #Bat1K is one of the only genome projects🧬 lead by women! A big thank you to our directors:
🦇 @Sonja_Vernes and
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it is time to highlight the fact that #Bat1K is one of the only genome projects🧬 lead by women! A big thank you to our directors:
🦇 @Sonja_Vernes and
🦇 @EmmaTeeling1 40 Likes 4 Retweets
Bioinformaticians! Do you want to work on #Bat1K and vocal learning projects at the beautiful University of St Andrews? Then you should apply for the job 👇🏼 and work together with our director @Sonja_Vernes!
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The story of how @ROMToronto's resident bat man, @burtonlim, is helping @WesternU researchers look for the next big coronavirus-- in ~15,000 bats held in the Museum's collection.
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Bats and Light Pollution One of the major causes of global loss of biodiversity is artificial light at night (ALAN). ALAN refers to the use of artificial lighting that alters natural night-time light levels [1, 2, 3, 4]. Consequences of... 6 Retweets
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Non-kin adoption in the common vampire bat | @royalsociety Open Science 
Non-kin adoption in the common vampire batIndividual animals across many different species occasionally ‘adopt’ unrelated, orphaned offspring. Although adoption may be best explained as a by-product of adaptive traits that enhance parental... 1 Retweets
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Gerald G. Carter

📢⚠️The lab of Dr @Sonja_Vernes is searching for a #bioinformatician to work on #Bat1K and vocal learning related projects in St Andrews, UK @univofstandrews. Find all the details here:
Research Fellow in Bioinformatics – AR2493MRResearch Fellow in Bioinformatics – AR2493MR,School of Biology,Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum,Start: As soon as possible ,The Neurogenetics of Vocal Communication Group is seeking to recruit a highly motivated bioinformatician with strong bio-programming skills to perform a computational research role in an interdisciplinary lab. The group has recently relocated to the University of St Andrews, funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. Led by Dr S. Vernes, the group investigates the genetic, neural and behavioural bases of vocal learning and social communication, with a view to understanding the evolution of human speech and language.A bioinformatician is sought to join the group in St Andrews to investigate the genetics and genomics of vocal learning and language. We work on bats as the first tractable mammalian model of vocal learning, but incorporate data from a range of sources across humans and animals to understand the biology and evolution of this trait. A large and comprehensive range of existing, unpublished datasets are available for this project, including de novo reference quality genomes (see examples in Jebb et al, Nature, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2486-3). Transcriptomic data including IsoSeq, mRNA and small RNA transcriptomes and 3’UTR MACE sequencing, have been generated for the project. Single nuclei RNA sequencing datasets will also soon be available. Lab-based group members will collaborate on this project to take findings into cell and animal experiments, including transgenic animals. We work with a strong network of collaborators and international consortia. Dr. Vernes is a founding director of the Bat1K genome sequencing consortium (www.bat1k.com) and we work closely with the Vertebrate Genome Project and Earth Biogenome Project giving access to expertise and rich resources from around the world. A description of ongoing projects and all papers can be found here: https://www.mpi.nl/department/neurogenetics-vocal-communication/12. You will lead computational projects that investigate the role of genes and molecular networks in vocal communication. This will involve analysis and interpretation of high-throughput molecular and genomics data. You will also contribute to the projects of Bat1K consortium. This post will suit a candidate who can think flexibly, adapt to technical challenges, and implement new pipelines rapidly. The candidate must have solid grasp of statistical programming languages (e.g. Python, R), statistical analysis methods and bioinformatic tools and formats. A desire to extend your capabilities into new areas is desirable and there will be opportunities to develop your skills. You will have the opportunity to publish first author papers, contribute as a co-author, and present your work internally. You must be able to independently manage your work, meet deadlines, and prepare internal reports and draft publications. You will have good communication skills and be willing to contribute to the intellectual environment of the group. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your research skills, ask exciting scientific questions and drive forward novel research at the cutting edge.We will consider both part time and full-time appointments.Applications should include: (i)A cover letter expressing your interest in the position (ii)a current CV(iii)the names and contact details of three referees. Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University. The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN;Carer Positive; Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st- andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/Please quote ref: AR2493MRClosing Date: 5 March 2021Further Particulars: AR2493MR FPs.docSchool of BiologySalary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annumStart: As soon as possible ,Working Hours : Full Time Job Family : Academic Research School/Unit : School of Biology , 14 Likes 12 Retweets
st-andrews
We are very happy about the messages we received for the #Bat1K regional chairs! If you are interested in nominating yourself as a regional chair, please send a short message to us via bat1kconsortium@gmail.com! 2 Retweets
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📢⚠️The lab of Dr @Sonja_Vernes is searching for a #bioinformatician to work on #Bat1K and vocal learning related project in St Andrews, UK @univofstandrews. Find all the details here:
Research Fellow in Bioinformatics – AR2493MRResearch Fellow in Bioinformatics – AR2493MR,School of Biology,Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum,Start: As soon as possible ,The Neurogenetics of Vocal Communication Group is seeking to recruit a highly motivated bioinformatician with strong bio-programming skills to perform a computational research role in an interdisciplinary lab. The group has recently relocated to the University of St Andrews, funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. Led by Dr S. Vernes, the group investigates the genetic, neural and behavioural bases of vocal learning and social communication, with a view to understanding the evolution of human speech and language.A bioinformatician is sought to join the group in St Andrews to investigate the genetics and genomics of vocal learning and language. We work on bats as the first tractable mammalian model of vocal learning, but incorporate data from a range of sources across humans and animals to understand the biology and evolution of this trait. A large and comprehensive range of existing, unpublished datasets are available for this project, including de novo reference quality genomes (see examples in Jebb et al, Nature, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2486-3). Transcriptomic data including IsoSeq, mRNA and small RNA transcriptomes and 3’UTR MACE sequencing, have been generated for the project. Single nuclei RNA sequencing datasets will also soon be available. Lab-based group members will collaborate on this project to take findings into cell and animal experiments, including transgenic animals. We work with a strong network of collaborators and international consortia. Dr. Vernes is a founding director of the Bat1K genome sequencing consortium (www.bat1k.com) and we work closely with the Vertebrate Genome Project and Earth Biogenome Project giving access to expertise and rich resources from around the world. A description of ongoing projects and all papers can be found here: https://www.mpi.nl/department/neurogenetics-vocal-communication/12. You will lead computational projects that investigate the role of genes and molecular networks in vocal communication. This will involve analysis and interpretation of high-throughput molecular and genomics data. You will also contribute to the projects of Bat1K consortium. This post will suit a candidate who can think flexibly, adapt to technical challenges, and implement new pipelines rapidly. The candidate must have solid grasp of statistical programming languages (e.g. Python, R), statistical analysis methods and bioinformatic tools and formats. A desire to extend your capabilities into new areas is desirable and there will be opportunities to develop your skills. You will have the opportunity to publish first author papers, contribute as a co-author, and present your work internally. You must be able to independently manage your work, meet deadlines, and prepare internal reports and draft publications. You will have good communication skills and be willing to contribute to the intellectual environment of the group. This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your research skills, ask exciting scientific questions and drive forward novel research at the cutting edge.We will consider both part time and full-time appointments.Applications should include: (i)A cover letter expressing your interest in the position (ii)a current CV(iii)the names and contact details of three referees. Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University. The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN;Carer Positive; Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st- andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/Please quote ref: AR2493MRClosing Date: 5 March 2021Further Particulars: AR2493MR FPs.docSchool of BiologySalary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annumStart: As soon as possible ,Working Hours : Full Time Job Family : Academic Research School/Unit : School of Biology , 1 Likes
st-andrews
We are very happy about the messages we received for the #Bat1K regional chairs! If you are interested in nominating yourself as a regional chair, please send a short message to us via bat1kconsortium@gmail.com! 6 Likes 2 Retweets
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