Jonathan von Oppen
Postdoc @ecologybasel.bsky.social, Uni Basel
researching Arctic/alpine microclimate, vegetation dynamics, ecosystem feedbacks. Tundra & mountain lover, photography enthusiast.
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personal website: jonathanvonoppen.net
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenHow do alpine plants respond to warming?Intraspecific trait shifts depend on precipitation and growth form, with stronger responses in forbs than graminoids. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @joshua-erkelenz.bsky.social @sonyageange.bsky.social @joe-atkinson.bsky.social @vvandvik.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jonathan von Oppen15 open PhD positions in our @terra-cluster.org @unituebingen.bsky.social (with @unihohenheim.bsky.social and @sgn.one). All on biosphere-geosphere interactions, from eco-evo to soil science, hydrology, geology and paleontology. Check FUN01 and FUN04 if you want to work with us (detailed ads follow)
- Great Christmas opportunity if you search for a #PhD position in environmental sciences: #TERRA is searching for 15 doctoral students filling our first 5 Focus Unit (FUN) projects with life. Full post with all links here: uni-tuebingen.de/en/285483. MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR from #TeamTERRA
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenInterested in pursuing your PhD in Alpine Ecology? How do ecosystems emerge after glacial retreat? Come with us @ufz.de as a PhD researcher on the development of vegetation and microbiome in glacier forelands. recruitingapp-5128.de.umantis.com/Vacancies/33... #ecojobs #ecology #Alps #AlpineEcology
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenEarth's largest land animals are limited by salt. Sodium availability constrains the density and distribution of elephants, giraffes and rhinos across Africa, and offers a new explanation for the so-called 'missing megaherbivores'. www.nature.com/articles/s41... Free access: rdcu.be/eTPY2
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenPhD position in #SoilScience - join my research group and work together with me on the project: ‘CINCA - Climate change Impacts on Nutrient and Carbon Allocation in soils of maritime Antarctica’ at @tuberlin.bsky.social #biocrust #POM #MAOM #Antarctica #SOC stellenticket.tu-berlin.de/en/job-offer...
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- Come work with us! A potentially permanent position including data science, web administration & fieldwork tasks, with a vibrant and growing group in a great place - what's not to love? :) Feel free to DM me for questions!
- *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 Please repost and share widely!
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- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenAt our science #retreat yesterday we discussed applications & pitfalls of various #AI tools for our work, from writing to species ID'ing. A great opportunity to learn from each other, develop a common understanding, & connect across the team! And to go out for some birdwatching during lunch break 🦆
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenMeteoSchweiz, die @ethz.ch und C2SM präsentieren die neuen Schweizer Klimaszenarien. Diese zeigen, wie sich das Schweizer Klima verändert, wenn die globale Mitteltemperatur z.B. um 3 Grad steigt. #klimaszenarien #meteoschweiz #ETH #C2SM #NCCS
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenSubmit an abstract to our #EGU2026 session "Microclimate Variation and Heat Impacts on Vegetation: From Molecules to the Biosphere"(meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU26/sessio...) @kalimiddleby.bsky.social @santiagotrueba.bsky.social @sonyageange.bsky.social @egu.eu @egubg.bsky.social @hs.egu.eu
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenPlease 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🧪🌐🌾
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- Reposted by Jonathan von Oppen*Job alert* We have a 4-year #PhD position open! The project investigates spreading potential & impact of non-native plant species in mountain ecosystems using fieldwork, experimental & data-driven approaches. Starting date: 04/2026. More info here: jobs.unibas.ch/offene-stell... Come work with us!
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenRIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.
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- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenWe had a great time at #Jungfraujoch during our yearly team outing! Got a fascinating tour of the meteorological & research station (est. 1931), and really enjoyed the trip with the iconic railway (construction finished already in 1912!). We'll have to come back for a better view, though 😉🏔️❄️🧪🚞
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- Took a small break from talks & discussions at #IMC25 this morning to explore the #alpine surroundings above #Innsbruck. Great views, and happy to see quite some flowers still (or again?) around late in the season 🌸🪻🌿🏔😊
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- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenCome work with us! In two week's time, application deadlines close for eight fully funded #PhD positions who will be working together on understanding and mitigating global change impacts and feedbacks from mountains: cmt.w.uib.no/open-positio...
- Thank you to everyone who presented in our #microclimate change session today @imc2025.bsky.social! @jlembrechts.bsky.social, @niittynen.bsky.social & I were very happy with the contributions & discussions. Great to see microclimate getting more attention in high-elevation ecosystems 🏔🌡❄️💧
- Ready for an exciting week of #mountain science at @imc2025.bsky.social! The setting in Innsbruck could not be more fitting 🏔☀️
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenJob Alert! The University of Tübingen is hiring a FULL PROFESSOR (W3) in FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY! Come and join our institute, and maybe our new excellence clusters @terra-cluster.org and @greenrobust.de. @gfoesoc.bsky.social @britishecologicalsociety.org @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social Please repost!
- Come work with us in beautiful Basel & in the mountains around the world! Great working environment & fab collaborators on top ☺️🌐 Happy to answer non-project-related questions via DM!
- *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 Please share!
- This was a fun study to contribute to :) hopefully helpful to enable more #winter #microclimate data from alpine & Arctic regions 🏔️❄️ Well done Raphi & Michi for leading this effort from start to finish!
- New paper! Want to measure #mountain #microclimate during wintertime but loggers keep breaking? Here's an easy, cost-effective method to help loggers survive snow & visits by curious animals🏔️❄️🦌🌡️💧 Nicely led by Raphael von Büren & @mizeh.bsky.social. 📄 doi.org/10.1111/jvs.... @slfdavos.bsky.social
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenWe are very excited to announce that our group leader Sabine Rumpf has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for her #GloNoMo project to investigate the global status, trends, drivers and impacts of non-native plant species in mountain ecosystems 🎉 @unibas.ch Details on the project 👇🧵
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenWant to do a PhD in remote sensing? Interested in mountain forest ecosystems? Then apply for a PhD position in our lab! You will be part of the newly founded Centre for Forest Management in the Alps, working on scaling tree productivity from tree to landscape scale. Deadline 21st September.
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- I could not recommend this place and group more for doing a #PhD. If you're into #RemoteSensing 🛰️, #VegetationDynamics 🌿, #macroecology 🌍, social & supportive work environments, hygge and pastry 🥯 - apply!
- 🎓 Please join us for a PhD in Remote Sensing of Vegetation Structure at Aarhus University. It's a great place to live and work, and an inspiring university to do research 😊 phd.nat.au.dk/for-applican...
- Still time to apply for a very cool #PhD position in our group! All details 👇
- *Job alert* Come work with us! We have a fully funded 4yr #PhD position in #alpine & #Arctic plant #ecology available in our group @unibas.ch. The project includes fieldwork & connects to other ongoing projects on species range shifts & microclimate. jobs.unibas.ch/offene-stell... Please repost! 🌐🧪
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- Reposted by Jonathan von Oppen*Job alert* Come work with us! We have a fully funded 4yr #PhD position in #alpine & #Arctic plant #ecology available in our group @unibas.ch. The project includes fieldwork & connects to other ongoing projects on species range shifts & microclimate. jobs.unibas.ch/offene-stell... Please repost! 🌐🧪
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- The pursuit of 1.5°C endures as a legal and ethical imperative in a changing world | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
- While the line between NES and NoNES might not be as sharp, I absolutely agree that linguistic injustice exists, especially for colleagues from non-Western societies. Imo a good opportunity for (commercial) publishers to give some of their revenue back to the scientific community.
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SERVICE MESSAGE: The MEB-network (www.meb-network.com) is cleaning out its mailing list! If you did not receive todays' email but would want to receive cool microclimate updates, please sign up here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... - Great treat to have a #fieldwork day amidst weeks of programming, checking on our #microclimate loggers in beautiful Valais 🇨🇭
- Reposted by Jonathan von Oppen*Job alert* Within our recently funded collaborative project focusing on assisted migration of #mountain #plant species, we are looking for a #PhD candidate based at ETH Zürich. For further details and instructions, see the job ad: jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOP... Please repost! 🧪🏔️🌿
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenIf we choose not to act, Or fail to adapt, Then suffer we will. #ShowYourStripes
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- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenSpringer-Nature launched a series of "Discover" journals that closely mimic MDPI titles -- sharing *identical* journal names, and likely similar business model. What is going on, and why researcher will - as always - fall for it? A 🧵 the-strain-on-scientific-publishing.github.io/website/post...
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenAbstract submission for the international biogeography society meeting in Aarhus (January 2026) is now open. I hope to see a lot of people there! 🌐🧪 conferences.au.dk/tibs-aarhus-...
- Reposted by Jonathan von Oppen🚨 To all #microclimate aficionados, this is a major update of the #SoilTemp initiative which has just metamorphosed into the beautiful #MEB network for #microclimate #ecology & #biogeography #network The #SoilTemp initiative 🐛 turns to #MEB network 🦋 ⬇️ Check it out ⬇️
- The word is out officially, now: SoilTemp has finished its transformation into 'The MEB-network' - a fully-fledged research network that goes far beyond just being a database. And boy, does that make me proud! Let me show you all the ways you can get involved here: the3dlab.org/2025/05/31/s...
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- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenWhat happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic. It affects us all. The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) has released their Summary Arctic Climate Change Update. Read it: www.amap.no/documents/do... Nobody can later say they weren't warned, again and again.
- The emotional toll of fieldwork: field #ecologists can relate, too. And yet, ecological change often happens gradually, and changing plant communities are not existentially desperate. My highest respect for all who study human consequences of #ClimateChange, this is a crucial insight. rdcu.be/elSTz
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenAnalyses in Nature suggest that about 52% of people born in 2020 will experience unprecedented exposure to heatwaves alone under a 1.5 °C warming scenario, compared with 16% of those born in 1960. go.nature.com/3GYQZFq 🧪
- Reposted by Jonathan von Oppen🌸Plant diversity dynamics over space and time in a warming Arctic 🌸 Our new study @nature.com analysed plant diversity change in >2000 tundra plots over 4 decades. We found that plants changed unevenly, mostly driven by warming and biotic interactions. www.nature.com/articles/s41... 🧵 (1/7) 🌐🧪🌱🌍
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenI am recruiting a doctoral researcher to conduct research on tundra plants and microclimates 🌱🌡️💧❄️ Call ends April 25! jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...
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- #Biodiversity has many facets - some might be less apparent, such as the absence of species in locations that would normally be suitable for them. Important reminder that human activity impacts the biosphere in many ways! Happy to have contributed to the 2nd northernmost dataset in this study :) 🌐🌿☘️
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenInterested in humans from a macro-ecological/macro-archaeological perspective? Here's the right postdoc for you international.au.dk/about/profil... - deadline tomorrow April 1st at 2359 CEST!
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenWe are very happy to announce that the next Microclimate Ecology & Biogeography (MEB) conference will happen in Montpellier (FRANCE), 1 - 5 June 2026 ☀️ meb-network.com/meb-2026/ Microclimate scientists: save the date in your agenda!!
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- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenHi there, my student is making a survey about the use of R packages in Ecology, could you please spend two mins on filling it 🥹 Very appreciated! And if you could spread it further (RT), that would be just awesome. ❤️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenThe #biosphere is changing: Check our global mapping of ecological novelty in wild #ecosystems (due to #climatechange, #defaunation & floristic disruption) - just out in @natureecoevo.bsky.social ♨️🐘🌿🌐 Big thx to @mattkerr.bsky.social for the huge effort! #novelecosystems #invasivespecies #megafauna
- 1/6 Paper Alert📢📢📢 New publication from #ECONOVO on the widespread ecological novelty across the terrestrial biosphere🌱 Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41... Key take homes below👇
- Reposted by Jonathan von OppenThree exciting positions at the new Landscape Ecology Group led by Alejandra Morán‐Ordóñez at the University of Basel Technician (50%): bit.ly/4hogX1F Research assistant (50%): bit.ly/3FlrVrC PhD position: bit.ly/3R0C6nT #jobs #PhDposition #ecology #fieldwork #conservation
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