A massive (if a little delayed) thank you to everyone who attended this year's @mgeworkshop.bsky.social in York. Awesome talks and a wonderful atmosphere made hosting the event a pleasure! Already looking forward to next year in vibrant Liverpool with @jpjhall.bsky.social.

🎨 job alert 🐠 Come join us! We have two positions open! These are part of our @erc.europa.eu funded project on the mechanisms underpinning convergence of colour patterns in cichlid fishes! Closing date: 16th August. Postdoc: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc... Technician: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

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Join us at the EMBO Young Scientists’ Forum 2026 in Dubrovnik, 28–30 October. All areas of life sciences are welcome! ⏰ Early-bird registration ends 15 July. #EYSF2026 #LifeSciences

We are hiring! 🔬🧫 Join our lab at the Uni Southampton as a Research Technician working on bacteria-phage interactions to develop therapies for hard-to-treat infections. 2-year post Deadline: 27 May 2026 Position start date: 1 July 2026 or shortly after Apply: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Dear PhD students and postdocs — we want to hear about your science firsthand at our annual Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium @johninnescentre.bsky.social (UK) this September. For more information and to apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/early-...

Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium 2026 | John Innes Centre

The Department of Molecular Microbiology is organising a one and a half day Early- Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium. The symposium will be held from Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

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We’re pleased to unveil design images of the Institute for Medical Innovation - a £100m facility at @uhsft.bsky.social bringing together researchers, medics, engineers and computer scientists to tackle disease and drive breakthroughs faster than ever. More: https://southampton.pulse.ly/9w7l2djhle

Extremely happy to receive an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award for my research program on phage-based approaches to tackle antibiotic-resistant and biofilm-associated infections 🧫 🔬 🧪 A research assistant position will be advertised soon - watch this space! @sotonbiosciences.bsky.social

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We’re pleased to share the latest round of our Springboard programme 👏 This year we're supporting 55 early career researchers across the UK whose bold ideas have the potential to save lives, by investing £6.7M in discovery-driven health research 💡 ➡️ bit.ly/4syNGa8

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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Apply now if you want to become a Master of Microbiomes! 🧙🧙‍♀️🪄🦠🧫🔬 #microbiomesky

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Two weeks left to apply for our Master’s Programme “Microbiome Science” at @cemess.bsky.social | @univie.ac.at! Explore microbial communities shaping health, the environment, and ecosystems. Application Deadline: April 7 All Details: studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-pr...

It is a pleasure to announce the 4th UK MGE workshop will be in York on 23rd-24th June 2026! Registration is free and we are actively looking for contributors. Interested? If so, please register via the website and select the talk option www.ukmgeworkshop.org We look forward to seeing you in York!

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We are thrilled to invite you to the fourth edition of the MGE UK Workshop, hosted this year in the historic City of York. Mobile Genetic Elements (MGEs) are the ultimate architects of biology. MGEs i...

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Pls re-post: My department @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social are recruiting for several new faculty positions (links below). Broad search in molecular biology/biochemistry, across prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Interested in understanding life at the molecular level, this job might be for you! 1/n

The School of Biosciences @unibirmingham.bsky.social is recruiting five Assistant/Associate Professors working across a range of areas, including neuroscience. Join a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment. Deadline: 14 April 2026 edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) - School of Biosciences - 107106 - Grade 8 or 9

Evidence of a developing track record in publishing work of high academic quality and impact is essential, as is an emerging portfolio (or clear potential) of external research funding. Applicants mus...

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Join us 4 #SOTSEF👇😀! with Masters students & Secret Life of Organoids, Inner working of Cells, Health Innovations 🏃‍♂️ @clarkinbonebiol.bsky.social @fnobrega.bsky.social 🦠 @nelani.bsky.social Microbes, Mood & Murals 🎨 @jt8teeling.bsky.social & Sci of Jurassic Park 🦖! @neilgostling.bsky.social #BSW26

UoS Engagement@uosengagement.bsky.social · 6mo ago

❤️ Let science steal your heart this Valentine’s Day. Book your #SOTSEF 2026 tickets! 🔍 Southampton Science and Engineering Festival returns THIS March for British Science Week at the University of Southampton! 📅 Fri 6th - Sun 15th March 2026 ➡️ Find out more at www.sotsef.co.uk #WeAreUoS #BSW26

Friends, please help spread the word about our microbiology REU program at Montana State University. www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/ Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided. Details in the attached pic--Feb 14 deadline 🧫🧪🦠#microsky

PhD studentship available: Join the phage frontline against AMR! 🧫 🔬 Funded by Wessex Medical Research × Rosetrees Trust. With @fnobrega.bsky.social, Prof Saul Faust (NIHR Southampton), Dr Liz Sheridan (NHS Dorset). Info & Apply → www.findaphd.com/phds/project... Email me for informal enquiries

Next-generation phage therapeutics for combating antibiotic-resistant infections at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Next-generation phage therapeutics for combating antibiotic-resistant infections at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com

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We are hiring new faculty!! Come join our amazing community in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine! The deadline for applications is 2/21, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Deta...

🚨 Postdoctoral Opportunity for Female Scientists🚨 The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists Interested? Get in touch via direct message careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e... #MicroSky 🧪 #PostDoc @univie.ac.at

Manchester Institute of Biotechnology is looking for a new Professor. There are a few priority areas including microbial engineering (broadly defined, from pathways to cells to microbiomes). Closing 12 Jan. Join us in the best city in the UK 😜 www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

PhD Opportunity: Advance UTI treatment with on-chip tech! 🔬🧫 Work at the microbiology-bioengineering interface with Hywel Morgan, @fnobrega.bsky.social and me. Program EPSRC/MOD CISDnS CDT cisdns-cdt.ac.uk Co-funded by IfLS Southampton tinyurl.com/infoUTI tinyurl.com/applyUTI Deadline: 8 Dec 2025

Advancing urinary tract infection treatment through on-chip technological innovation at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Advancing urinary tract infection treatment through on-chip technological innovation at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Do you want to do a Masters in Evolutionary Biology? The call for applying to the MEME program is now open! MEME is a fantastic 2-year MSc between four European Universities on all areas of Evolutionary Biology. Apply and study in Sweden/France/the Netherlands/Germany/USA/Switzerland! www.evobio.eu

We are offering 5 paid internships for PhD students studying Maths, Stats, Bio Sciences, Social Research or Data Analysis to join our Early Career Researcher Programme, through the Isaac Newton Institute 🔬 🧪 https://gateway.newton.ac.uk/media/news/ukhsa-phd-student-internships-2025/

PhD Opportunity: RNA Phages in the Wild 🦠 🔬 Ready to uncover the overlooked players in microbial ecology? Join me, Dr Dumont & Prof Wilson in a project that explores how RNA phages (viruses that infect bacteria) influence microbial ecosystems. Email me for more information tinyurl.com/wildRNAphage

Ecological significance of RNA phages in the wild at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Ecological significance of RNA phages in the wild at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Please RT: We have an opening for a junior group leader position in „Phage Biology & Biotechnology“. www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/... Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me via email for further details. @spp2330.bsky.social; @mibinet.bsky.social

Please spread the word! 10 days left to apply for this #sciencejobs as Assistant Professor Tenure Track in Quantitative Cell Biology 👩‍🔬 @izb-unibern.bsky.social @unibe.ch! ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jo... #QueerInSTEM #DisabledInSTEM #BlackInSTEM #WomenInSTEM #CarersInSTEM #AcademicSky #HigherED

Uni Bern: Assistant Professor with tenure-track for Quantitative Cell Biology

Start date of employment: anticipated for August 2027

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Become my colleague @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social ! 2 Associate Professorships in the areas of - prokaryotic/eukaryotic microbiology - metabolism my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

UPDATE: The 2025-2026 list of faculty and postdoc positions in ecology and evolutionary biology is out! Be sure to check out this active and helpful community run resources! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Two weeks left for students and postdocs to apply to receive support for international research, training, or lab visits. Submit your application by 1 October 2025! Learn more and apply: isme-microbes.org/isme-scholar... #MicrobialEcology #microbes

We have a postdoc opening for a protistologist with biophysics inclinations to join our @hfspo.bsky.social project! (focus will be on characterising the morphology, ultrastructure and behaviour of excavates) #protistsonsky Apply by Sept 17th (RTs appreciated!) jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...

STEM for Britain applications are now open! STEM for BRITAIN is a poster competition for early career researchers across all of science, technology, engineering, and maths with the opportunity to present research at the Houses of Parliament. Find out more: stemforbritain.org.uk

The #MaxPlanckPostdocProgram offers a guaranteed contract of at least 3 years, targeted mentoring, and career workshops. The call for applications is open now! 🚀 Take advantage of this opportunity and browse the job vacancies. www.mpg.de/en/max-planc...