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We work on the type VII secretion system and are interested in Gram positive competitive mechanisms.
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Times Higher Education (THE)
about 10 hours ago
Plans to axe 600 jobs mooted at University of Nottingham to save £50 million; spokesperson says final decision yet to be made after document outlining new redundancy scheme leaked to press. #edusky #AcademicSky
https://ow.ly/XQt950YQANc
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Susannah Eckersley
about 17 hours ago
30000 university jobs gone in the UK in 3 years. These are people who were working in all job types, at all levels from most junior to most senior.
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Oded Rechavi
about 17 hours ago
It’s not review unless it comes from the Review region of France, otherwise it’s just sparkling criticism
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FEMS Journals
1 day ago
Supported by FEMS and the official journal of EAM, microLife focuses on rigorous, interdisciplinary microbiology and studies that move the field forward. If your work doesn’t fit neatly into one box, it could be a good home. Explore publishing with microLife:
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Magdalena Skipper
2 days ago
A data set of thousands of advertisements selling research-paper authorships online sheds light on the global marketplace for academic fraud 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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How much for a fake authorship? Ad database reveals secrets of scientific fraud
An analysis of thousands of paper-mill adverts could help journals to crack down on misconduct.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01340-y
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MichaelMcMurray lab
5 days ago
Doing the periodic cleaning of used plasmid miniprep columns and realized in honor of Earth Day it may be worth reminding you molecular biologists: Plasmid miniprep columns can be cleaned and reused essentially indefinitely! Just add 1 M HCl, soak overnight and wash 3x w/ water. Save $ and plastic
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Freya Harrison
7 days ago
My super department
@warwicklifesci.bsky.social
is hiring 6 assistant profs in the wake of recent retirements. We're looking for people in microbiology/infection, cellular disease / immunity; environmental biology; and plant/crop science.
#MicroSky
warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...
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Assistant Professor x6 (111522-0426) - University of Warwick
Title: Assistant Professor x6 (111522-0426). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent
https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/xf-aef029b3ed17/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/4090-Assistant-Professor-x6-111522-0426/en-GB
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Microbes in Health and Disease
12 days ago
Beautiful work from
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presented at today’s MHD seminar. 👏🏻
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Willem van Schaik
12 days ago
I have now read this piece and it is very good. Massive respect for
@merenbey.bsky.social
and Iva for their persistence and documenting this torturous process. Highly recommended reading for anyone who cares about reproducibility in science.
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11 days ago
Clostridia (especially non-toxigenic perfringens) from preterm infants metabolize human milk oligosaccharides to suppress pathobionts and modulate intestinal function in organoids
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Clostridia from preterm infants metabolize human milk oligosaccharides to suppress pathobionts and modulate intestinal function in organoids - Nature Microbiology
Clostridium perfringens lacking perfringolysin O toxin isolated from preterm infants metabolizes human milk oligosaccharide disialyllacto-N-tetraose to produce metabolites that promote the growth of c...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-026-02297-4
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Dr Ino Agrafioti
11 days ago
I don’t know if you saw the MASSIVE news announced by
@erc.europa.eu
today: from now on, if you get a B at step 1 you are eligible to apply at N+3(!!!) years. Say you got a B in STG2026 step 1, you thought you could apply in STG2028, but no: only in STG2029!
erc.europa.eu/news-events/...
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Applying for an ERC grant in the 2027 competitions: what you need to know
The ERC plans to launch the grant competitions under its 2027 Work Programme between July 2026 and June 2027, with the calls for proposals introducing several changes to the eligibility rules for appl...
https://erc.europa.eu/news-events/news/applying-erc-grant-2027-competitions-what-you-need-know
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M. Stephen Trent
17 days ago
We are recruiting postdocs to work on antimicrobial resistance and bacterial cell envelope biology. PLEASE SHARE.
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Melanie Blokesch
18 days ago
Excited to share our new paper out today in
@science.org
🎉 We show that HGT via natural competence drives diversification of chromosomal integrons in V. cholerae 🤩 Below a 🧵 on key findings incl. background on natural competence in V. cholerae 1/
#microsky
#phagesky
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aed0645
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Malcolm White
19 days ago
Postdoc position available in St Andrews for a structural biologist:
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Research Fellow - AR3262
Research Fellow - AR3262, School of Biology Salary: Grade 6 / £38,784 pa Start date: 1 July 2026 Full time Fixed term: 36 months, <p><span>Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Rafael Guimaraes da Silva conducting research for a Leverhulme Trust Research Grant funded project to dissect catalysis and allostery in a gut microbiome ATP phosphoribosyltransferase enzyme. The primary duties will be to uncover the catalytic and allosteric mechanisms via protein crystallography and enzymology.</span></p> <p><span>The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in Biochemistry or Structural Biology with expertise in X-ray crystallography and enzymology. </span></p> <p><span>The post is available for 36 months starting 1<sup>st</sup> July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. </span></p> <p><span>Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Rafael Guimaraes da Silva at </span>
[email protected]
</p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>Financial contribution to </span><a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/payandpensions/removalandrelocationpolicy/" style="color: #565661; background-color: transparent;">relocation</a> <span>(subject to eligibility)</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-left: 2rem;"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 4pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span><span>34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><br> </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><em>At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. </em></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><em>We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people. </em></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><strong>Closing date: 17 April 2026</strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><strong>Interview date: 11 May 2026</strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><strong>Job Description: <a href="https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk//ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=jmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAJOxn0uaIw998B27m1Z2faQPrIL0fNvKayeQQ9Vm6dRjh8e9IpvpaUCTN3uAzHFqby4lpmr7kDQu7hbKVYB1s1b" target="_blank" title="AR3262RS FPs.pdf">AR3262RS FPs.pdf</a><br> </strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><strong>Ref no: AR3262RS</strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong></p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;">School of Biology</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;">Salary: Grade 6 / £38,784 pa</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;">Start date: 1 July 2026</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;">Full time</p> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; text-align: justify;">Fixed term: 36 months</p>, Working Hours : Full Time School/Unit : School of Biology Job Family : Academic (Research) ,
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/4533/0/466285/889/research-fellow-ar3262
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Herve Celia
23 days ago
www.cell.com/trends/bioch...
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Anti-type VI tactics: bacterial defenses against type VI secretion system attacks
Survival of bacteria in dense and competitive microbial communities depends on their ability to access nutrients or outcompete neighboring cells. One of the key players in competition is the type VI s...
https://www.cell.com/trends/biochemical-sciences/abstract/S0968-0004(26)00064-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0968000426000642%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
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Richard Sever
23 days ago
CRUK goes green [OA]
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/04/01/w...
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Why we won’t be funding open access publishing any more - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
The open access movement was bold and promising, but ultimately disappointing. Now is the time to stop and call for a new way to make publishing work…
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/04/01/why-we-wont-be-funding-open-access-publishing-any-more/
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Aude Bernheim
25 days ago
How diverse is bacterial immunity ? We report in
@science.org
how language models allowed us to predict 2.4M antiphage proteins spanning >23K novel potential systems. 👏
@emordret.bsky.social
,
@alexhv.bsky.social
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doi.org/10.1126/scie...
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defensefinder.mdmlab.fr/wiki/refseq_...
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Vivek Mutalik
25 days ago
📣Huge preprint 🔔 Today we share something our group has been working toward for a long time, led by
@lucasmoriniere.bsky.social
We asked can we predict which receptor a phage targets from its genome sequence alone? For most phages, we couldn’t. So Lucas set out to do something I had only dreamed of.
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FEMS
26 days ago
FEMS is seeking a new President and two Trustees for our Board (2027–2029) Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and governance? We are looking for mission‑driven candidates dedicated to advancing microbiology across Europe and beyond. Apply by 10 June:
buff.ly/btwi7u9
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Applied Microbiology International
29 days ago
Apply now for the
FEMS
Summer School for Postdocs - a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and advance your career! Application deadline: 15 April 2026 Find out more:
https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/
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FEMS Summer School for Postdocs
Take your research to the next level. Apply now for the Summer School for Postdocs happening in Porto from August 26 to 31, 2026.
https://fems-microbiology.org/about_fems/network-and-activities/congress/fems-summer-school-for-postdocs/
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Adam Rutherford
29 days ago
Hollywood has gone too far this time.
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Melanie Blokesch
30 days ago
Open postdoc position in my lab on HGT and interbacterial competition. We seek candidates with a PhD in microbiology (or related fields)+ strong 1st-author publications. Curious, highly motivated, and dedicated team players ready to contribute fully are encouraged to apply. Details:
tiny.cc/cz01101
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https://tiny.cc/cz01101
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Ákos T Kovács
about 1 month ago
Crucial Gram-positive Type IV Secretion System protein TraF is a structural homolog of Type VII Secretion System protein EssB/YukC in
#microLife
@femsjournals.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/microlife/ad...
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Crucial Gram-positive Type IV Secretion System protein TraF is a structural homolog of Type VII Secretion System protein EssB/YukC
Abstract. Type IV secretion systems (T4SS) are found in both monoderm and diderm bacteria. The broad-host-range conjugative plasmid pIP501 from Enterococcu
https://academic.oup.com/microlife/advance-article/doi/10.1093/femsml/uqag009/8537772
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Phil Aldridge
about 1 month ago
So my last publication is out! From a clincial trial for a treatment that was argued could not lead to bacterial resistance, uro-associated bacterial isolates were found to be resistant and we show genetically how. Thanks to Chris Harding and Frank Sargent
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
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Implications for methenamine hippurate use in recurrent urinary tract infection management: Formaldehyde resistance and altered urinary composition
Author summary The mainstay of treatment for urinary tract infections is short course antibiotics, often sufficient to clear the infection. However, a significant proportion of UTIs are recurrent, lea...
https://journals.plos.org/plospathogens/article?id=10.1371/journal.ppat.1014081
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bioRxiv Microbiology
about 1 month ago
A Type VII-secreted toxin enables inter-mycobacterial competition
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.03.26.714487v1
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Lis Lowe
about 1 month ago
A GH with an immunity protein that binds with nM affinity and looks like this 🤩. Bacteria are always surprising us
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And a big shout out to Kieran Bowran whose bioinformatics analysis suggests there are multiple toxins out there
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Patrick Moynihan
about 1 month ago
We've been we've been working on this for quite a while now (hopefully published soon). Grateful to
@proftracypalmer.bsky.social
for concinving me &
@lislowe.bsky.social
that mycobacteria produce inter-bacterial toxins. Team science, led by
@sambenedict5.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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ᐯIᑕTOᖇ ᑎIᘔET, ᗰᗪ
about 1 month ago
Please Repost 🔄 Global Staphylococcus research community is heading to the Canadian Rockies! Join the 20th International Symposium on Staphylococci and Staphylococcal Infections 📅 September 20–24, 2026 📍 Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Canada
#ISSSI2026
#Staphylococcus
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Delighted to have
@vichaicow.bsky.social
as our keynote speaker at the
@newcastleuni.bsky.social
bioscience institute NUBI Live! conference
about 1 month ago
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Grainger Lab
about 1 month ago
Two post-doctoral positions open in our lab. We're looking for people with expertise in molecular microbiology and/or genome-scale tools. Initially 3 yrs, posts could be extended for upto 8 yrs. If you'd like to know more about us take a look at
www.graingerlab.com
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQY475/r...
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Research Fellow (Postdoctoral) at University of Birmingham
Explore an exciting academic career as a Research Fellow (Postdoctoral). Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQY475/research-fellow-postdoctoral
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FEMS
about 1 month ago
95 new Fellows join the European Academy of Microbiology 🔬 The newly elected Fellows represent a wide range of expertise across microbiology and related disciplines , spanning institutions across Europe and beyond. Read the full announcement📄https://buff.ly/CdRK14U
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Freya Harrison
about 1 month ago
#MicroSky
people, have you ever grown a Staph aureus biofilm that forms a crispy or hard exterior crust (not in urine)? My MBio student Izabela has, and we are not finding much literature on this.
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Mike Jetten
about 1 month ago
For the last 39 years, I have had the privilege of working with many of you on the fascinating
#microbiology
of
#methane
and
#nitrogen
cycling. On the 29th of May 2026, I will deliver a goodbye lecture. For details see link or picture attached MVH/ MJ.
www.ru.nl/over-ons/age...
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Gupta Lab
about 1 month ago
🚨*Save the date*🚨 To all staph enthusiasts in GB and Ireland, pleased to share that the 2027 StaphGBI will be hosted at Leeds Beckett University on 22nd & 23rd June 2027! More details to follow!
#StaphGBI2027
#LeedsBeckettUni
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UK Research and Innovation
about 1 month ago
We're hosting a virtual town hall on 24 Mar, 3-4pm, where our CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, will outline UKRI's upcoming five-year strategy & new mission. He'll be joined by an executive panel and a Q&A will follow. Registration closes 23 Mar, 5pm. Register here⬇️
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Peter Lind
about 1 month ago
Associate Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor position in Molecular Microbiology available at Lund University, Sweden:
lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
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Associate Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Molecular Microbiology
The Department of Biology conducts research and teaching in many subject areas such as ecology, evolutionary biology, organismal biology and molecular biology. A total of approximately 300 people curr
https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:893891/type:job/where:4/apply:1
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Nature Microbiology
about 1 month ago
Out Now! Clostridia from preterm infants metabolize human milk oligosaccharides to suppress pathobionts and modulate intestinal function in organoids
#MicroSky
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Clostridia from preterm infants metabolize human milk oligosaccharides to suppress pathobionts and modulate intestinal function in organoids
Nature Microbiology, Published online: 16 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-026-02297-4Clostridium perfringens lacking perfringolysin O toxin isolated from preterm infants metabolizes human milk oligosaccharide disialyllacto-N-tetraose to produce metabolites that promote the growth of commensal bifidobacteria, inhibit pathogens and suppress inflammation in an organoid model.
https://go.nature.com/3P3RBhp
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Lewis MacKenzie
about 1 month ago
Major strikes at Strathclyde Uni this week: "400+ members of Unite, working at the University of Strathclyde will take 7 days strike action next week in response to proposed job cuts and a failure by the institution to consult on organisational change."
www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...
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Malcolm White
about 1 month ago
New preprint: Cyclic tri-adenylate signalling by a Panoptes anti-phage guard system with a CARF-TM effector. Great work led by Sabine Grüschow
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Matthew Freeman
about 1 month ago
Interested in one of the top jobs in European biology?
@embo.org
has opened a call for its next Director, to succeed Fiona Watt Really spectacular opportunity! Spread the word...
www.embo.org/features/emb...
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EMBO starts search for its next Director – Features – EMBO
The process to appoint the next EMBO Director is underway. The incoming Director will take office in February 2028, succeeding Fiona Watt, who has led the organization since January 2022
https://www.embo.org/features/embo-starts-search-for-its-next-director/
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Peter Tennant
about 1 month ago
MRC /
@ukri.org
are moving to in-person panel interviews for applicants. Have they done a disability and equity impact assessment on this? I know some great scientists with great ideas who would be unfairly disadvantaged, due to minority ethnicity, class background or neurodivergence.
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James Mason
about 2 months ago
MRC have announced their new approach to curiosity-driven research:
www.ukri.org/news/mrc-cur...
Boards gone (?) replaced with flexible panels and interviews. DPFS and Gap fund renamed.
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MRC curiosity-driven research reopens with new approach
The Medical Research Council (MRC) unpauses curiosity driven research funding and improves the funding process.
https://www.ukri.org/news/mrc-curiosity-driven-research-reopens-with-new-approach/
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Times Higher Education (THE)
about 2 months ago
Northumbria University’s attempt to entice academics to abandon expensive pension scheme by offering generous payouts described as ‘abject failure’
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Only 7 per cent of Northumbria staff agree to give up TPS pension
University’s attempt to entice academics to abandon expensive scheme by offering generous payouts described as ‘abject failure’
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/only-7-cent-northumbria-staff-agree-give-tps-pension
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Dr Katherine Duncan
about 2 months ago
2 x Assistant Professor in Chemistry University of Warwick - Department of Chemistry. 📍 Location: University of Warwick, UK 📅 Start date: AY 2026/2027 ⏰ Deadline to apply: 8th April 2026
warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre...
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Assistant Professor in Chemistry x2 (111367-0226) - University of Warwick
Title: Assistant Professor in Chemistry x2 (111367-0226). Application Deadline: . Position Type: Permanent
https://warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/3881-Assistant-Professor-in-Chemistry-x2-111367-0226/en-GB
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Mark Rubin
about 2 months ago
Sheffield Hallam’s new plan to save cash: 🔸 All teaching-focused staff to be employed by a subsidiary firm 🔸 All non-REF staff to be moved to a pension scheme with a lower employer contributions
#UKHE
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Sheffield Hallam restricts TPS access to REF academics only
Teaching staff at post-92 institution to be employed by subsidiary firm and lose right to access expensive pensions scheme
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/sheffield-hallam-restricts-tps-access-ref-academics-only
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2 year fellowship available in AMR research
www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/antim...
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Medical Research Foundation | Antimicrobial Resistance Research
Antimicrobial Resistance Research
https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/antimicrobial-resistance-research
about 2 months ago
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Vicky Lioy
about 2 months ago
Are you investigating the biology of prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells? Are you looking for an excellent scientific environment to establish and lead your own research team? The I2BC is your place and a new call for team leaders is now open. More info👇Deadline 22nd April
@i2bcparissaclay.bsky.social
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UK Research and Innovation
about 2 months ago
Interested in the Future Leaders Fellowship Scheme? Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about the scheme, application process and what support is available. 24 March: webinar for host organisations 26 March: webinar for applicants Register via the ‘additional information’ section ⬇️
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Future Leaders Fellowships: round 11
Funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit. You must be a researcher or innovator who is looking to establish or transition to independence.
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/future-leaders-fellowship-round-11/
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Asaf Levy
about 2 months ago
Ubercool. Toxin-antitoxin systems were discovered 40 years ago in E. coli, and later on in many genomes including in euks. Now the 1st TA system is reported in the mouse genome! It affects embryo killing. Amazing distribution of a simple yet efficient genetic system
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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