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Renée Tsolis

@rtsolis.bsky.social

Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at UC Davis working on bacteria-host interactions. Opinions are my own.

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George O'Toole (he/him/his)@geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 5d ago

Pls share. Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences - Genetics/Genomics at Smith College. apply.interfolio.com/190342

profchander @profchander.bsky.social · 4w ago

i quit.

‘We will never use them’: the California universities stockpiling AR-15s, grenades and submachine guns

A 2021 state law allows campus police to own military equipment for civilian safety – students fear it may be used to quash dissent

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Julie Pfeiffer @jkpfeiff.bsky.social · last mo.

Faculty search announcement 2026: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Microbiology at UT Southwestern in Dallas. We seek candidates working in microbial pathogenesis (broadly defined). Come join our community! (1/5) www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...

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George O'Toole (he/him/his)@geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · last mo.

Our Dept of Microbiology & Immunology @Geisel School of Medicine @Dartmouth has an opening for an Assistant Professor. Looking for programs bridging multiple areas in Micro & Immuno. A great place to be! Programs: www.M2P2.org www.dartmouthbiofilm.org Job ad: apply.interfolio.com/187637

BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Doing a linear stretch on these images shows how dramatic the "edits" were, revealing the deception in clear terms. This should be a complete scandal for Thermo Fisher and more people in the biosciences should be talking about it.

Reese Richardson@reeserichardson.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Thermo Fisher situation keeps getting worse. We've now collected 450+ problematic images presented as verification data in TF's antibody catalog. This includes: 🖌️ Dozens more images with duplications or painting 🖨️ Hundreds of blots that all share the same background (behold slideshow below)

Alex Merz 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦@merz.bsky.social · 2mo ago

My own primary appointment is in Biochemistry, but Micro is my "second home." Here in Biochemistry, we have just hired three new Assistant Professors, one of whom is working in bacteriology. UW is a highly collaborative, outstanding scholarly environment in a wonderful city and region.

Lauren Palmer @laurenpalmer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚨Faculty job search: University of Illinois Chicago Micro & Immuno department is hiring! Open rank and open area within host-pathogen interactions. Apply by May 31 to join us in UI College of Medicine in the heart of Chicago! uic.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

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Tara C. Smith @aetiology.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Found this out earlier when trying to enter my grades. The university hadn't even sent anything about it yet. 🙃

Jess Calarco@jessicacalarco.com · 3mo ago

Kind of surprised that this hasn't been bigger news. It's finals week for a whole lot of universities, and yet, Canvas (a learning/grading platform used by ~9,000 schools globally) is currently inaccessible because of a pay-or-have-your-data-leaked hack. www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-in...

Eliza Bliss-Moreau @eblissmoreau.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Spread the word! We are recruiting for 6 new research professors at UC Davis' California National Primate Research Center. Open rank, open area, but must leverage 🐒 resources. recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07561

6 Positions - Assistant, Associate, Full Professional Researcher

University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are hiring! We’re excited to recruit a postdoc to our lab at UC Davis to work on plant immune engineering and single-cell analyses of plant pathogen interactions. Apply by June 1. Please repost. www.coakerlab.org/postdoctoral...

Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Coaker group
University of California, Davis
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research program focused on immune receptor engineering and spatial analyses of plant pathogens interactions using computational and imaging approaches. The position will involve integration of molecular, imaging, and computational approaches. Relevant publications from the laboratory include Nature Plants (2025, PMID: 40721669), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024, PMID: 38814867), and Cell Reports (2023, PMID: 37342910). https://www.coakerlab.org/
Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field
• Strong background in genomics and/or computational biology
• First author publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Experience in plant innate immunity is preferred

Application Instructions:
The position is initially available for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Salary is based on the University of California postdoctoral salary scale (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf). The salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836 US Dollars/year.
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Please submit a CV, a brief statement of research interests (~1 page), and contact information for three references to glcoaker@ucdavis.edu. The research statement should describe your previous work, how your expertise aligns with ongoing research in the lab, and potential future research directions.

Gc Rox @gcrox.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Postdoctoral Position (Please re-post) A funded postdoctoral position for a recent graduate to study aspects of Neisseria gonorrhoeae pathogenesis, antigenic variation, genetics, or physiology. Please contact Hank Seifert h-seifert@northwestern.edu #Microsky, #Microbiology, #MicrobialEvolution

Renée Tsolis @rtsolis.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Congratulations to my @ucdavis.bsky.social colleagues @joanna-chiu.bsky.social @gittacoaker.bsky.social @epigen.bsky.social and Dave Segal! I‘m so happy to see your amazing work honored.

UC Davis@ucdavis.bsky.social · 4mo ago

4 UC Davis faculty have been elected as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are among nearly 500 scientists, engineers and innovators that the society recognized this year for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements: https://ucdav.is/4uVqnd1

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Victor J. Torres @torreslab.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity GRC and GRS meeting taking place July 12 - 17, 2026 at Waterville Valley in New Hampshire. This meeting will be chaired by yours truly and co-chaired by @sunnyshinlab.bsky.social www.grc.org/microbial-to...

2026 Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity Conference GRC

The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Microbial Toxins and Pathogenicity will be held in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire. Apply today to reserve your spot.

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Dr Kathleen Millen @neurodevkathy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Gratitutde to all NIH study section participants who are participating in rescheduled meetings now and in January. Thank you for your service and thanks also to the hard working NIH staff who are making these happen. 🥰🧪

Renée Tsolis @rtsolis.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I am on version 10 of my NIH Common Form cv because I spent the last 2 hours doing HTML formatting on the text and finding things I missed formatting. My heart goes out to all the reviewers who will be reading biosketches next round that are a sea of plaintext with no white space.

Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Reminder - a great job opportunity at @ucdavis.bsky.social Dean, College of Biological Sciences jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/676649/d...

Dean, College of Biological Sciences - Davis job with University of California, Davis | 676649

University of California, Davis Dean, College of Biological Sciences The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) seeks a dynamic, effective, and

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Heran Darwin, PhD @heran.bsky.social · 8mo ago

While everyone is hustling for the holidays, hopefully folks will have time to submit abstracts or register for #ASMMicrobe2026 in DC! Please repost!

Matthew Lawrenz@lawrenzlab.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Abstract portal is open for ASM Microbe 2026. New meeting format, same great science. Hope to see you in DC!

Dr. Seema Mattoo @mattoolab.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Submit your abstracts for ASM Microbe 2026! As a member of the Scientific Program Committee, I can vouch for great science with something for everyone! @asm.org asm.org/events/asm-m...

ASM Microbe | Abstracts

ASM Microbe showcases the best microbial sciences in the world and provides a one-of-a-kind forum to explore everything from basic microbiology to translation and application.

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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Looking for a POSTDOC to work on jumbo phages (those with large genomes and fascinating cell biology), using our latest ASO technology (Gerovac M et al. 2025 Nature) to define RNA export mechanisms as well as to help to advance phage therapy. Here's the job ad.

Cecilia Noecker @cecilianoecker.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Late job posting: My department is hiring a tenure-track faculty member in microbiology! Please share with anyone interested in working at a PUI. We have a preference for someone who can teach Medical Microbiology, but other than that the focus is open-ended. Happy to answer qs.

Microbiologist (AA27034)

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Microbiologist (AA27034) Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Titl...

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Crystal Rogers, PhD @rogerslabucd.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We are hiring! Please submit your application by Dec. 5! We are a basic science department housed in the school of vet med with potential to collab within the dept/school and with close ties to the medical school and the college of biological sciences. Please apply if you are a good fit! 🤩

Crystal Rogers, PhD@rogerslabucd.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Our department @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social is hiring! We welcome research that diversifies or complements existing strengths in gastrointestinal, neuroimmune, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory systems and/or developmental biology. @socdevbio.bsky.social @ascbiology.bsky.social

Faculty Position in Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology
We are seeking an outstanding integrative physiologist (broadly
defined) for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to join
our faculty in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell
Biology in the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), UC Davis. Our
department is a highly integrated group of faculty studying molecular,
cellular, physiological, and pathophysiological mechanisms of health
and disease. The candidate should have an active research program
that focuses on interdisciplinary physiology research using state-of-
the-art approaches. We welcome research which diversifies our
expertise, and/or that which complements existing strengths in
gastrointestinal, neuroimmune, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory
systems as well as developmental biology. Candidates are expected
to expand access to education and provide opportunities in research
for students, trainees, and the community across various life and
professional experiences.
• Candidates must possess a PhD and postdoctoral experience in
physiology or a related field.
• Aptitude/experience in teaching broad-based physiology or
functional anatomy to professional or graduate students.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, and a demonstrated ability to work
cooperatively and collegially within a diverse
community.

Emmanuel Saliba @emmanuel-saliba.bsky.social · 9mo ago

🚨 A fantastic opportunity to join HIRI to start your research group on RNA Biology 👇 www.nature.com/naturecareer...

Junior Group Leader for RNA-Biology, RNA-Technology or RNA-Medicine (f/m/d) - Würzburg (Stadt), Bayern (DE) job with Helmholtz-Institut für RNA-basierte Infektionsforschung (HIRI) | 12844907

#RNAexcellence Junior Group Leader Positions (f/m/d) Job advertisement no.: 089/2025 Starting date: As soon as possible. The con...

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Luciana Santoferrara @lusantof.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We have a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Microbiology available! Come and join great students and colleagues at Hofstra Biology. Please apply using the link below and/or spread the word! hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/6542

Assistant Professor of Microbiology

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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Two group leader positions available in the broader areas of RNA science, RNA technologies, and RNA medicine. Attractive packages and a great environment. Come and join us at Helmholtz RNA Würzburg, Bavaria.

Heran Darwin, PhD @heran.bsky.social · 10mo ago

We're hiring! Check out our ad and please re-post or forward to interested #Microbiology parties: apply.interfolio.com/174783

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Vaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 11mo ago

🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine. 1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro 2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute 3) Center for Vaccine Research 🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...

Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper

We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine. 1) Fundamental researc...

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Tiffany Lowe-Power stands with Minnesota @tlowepower.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Please repost -- The Univ. California Davis dept of Plant Pathology is hiring a Fungal biologist / Mycologist Applications due Dec 1 Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339 Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)

he Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis is seeking applications for a fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mycology, with a focus on plant pathogenic, symbiotic,
or mycotoxigenic fungi and fungal-like organisms (e.g., oomycetes). We are looking for a highly
motivated and creative scientist with a strong background in mycology and/or the biology of fungi and
fungal-like organisms that interact with plants. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a
world-class, externally funded research program that integrates both fundamental and applied aspects
of fungal biology within the context of plant pathology. We welcome applicants pursuing a wide range
of research topics related to plant-associated fungi, including but not limited to mechanisms of fungal
pathogenesis or symbiosis with plants, population genomics and evolution of fungal plant pathogens,
plant-associated fungal microbiomes and plant-microbe interactions, and/or one health approaches to
fungal diseases and antifungal resistance. Applicants working in other relevant research areas involving
pathogenic, symbiotic, or mycotoxigenic fungi or fungal-like organisms that affect plant health are also
encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have significant opportunities for collaboration with
faculty in plant pathology, microbiology, genomics, and agricultural sciences, and to contribute to
addressing issues of importance to California’s agricultural and natural ecosystems.
The appointee primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching Introductory Mycology, an upperdivision lab class, and SAS 30, Mushroom, Molds & Society, a general education class for non-majors.
Additional graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on
departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The department offers modern instructional
facilities, including a newly renovated teaching laboratory.

Gc Rox @gcrox.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Postdoc position (please re-post) A funded postdoctoral position, will open in 2026 to study aspects of Neisseria gonorrhoeae pathogenesis, antigenic variation, genetics, or physiology. If interested in more information, please contact Hank Seifert h-seifert@northwestern.edu #MicroSky

Fabian Rivera-Chávez @fabianrchavez.bsky.social · 12mo ago

1/ Excited to share the first preprint from my lab! 🎉 My postdoc Paz asked how cholera toxin (CT) helps Vibrio cholerae thrive in the gut. Turns out, CT rewires epithelial metabolism toward L-lactate production—fueling pathogen growth in the small intestine during disease

Cholera toxin-induced disease generates epithelial cell-derived L-lactate that promotes Vibrio cholerae growth in the small intestine

Cholera toxin (CT) promotes Vibrio cholerae colonization by altering gut metabolism to favor pathogen growth. We have previously found that CT-induced disease leads to increased concentrations of L-la...

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