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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network

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This Network connects alumni of the three international Summer Schools on Symbioses: Host-Microbe Symbioses (Portugal), ECODIM (Chile) and Molecular and Cell Biology of Symbiosis (MBL, Massachusetts, USA). Supported by @moorefound.bsky.social

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πŸ“£Our Alumni Voices Campaign is officially rolling!

Huge thanks to @slipakanungo.bsky.social for sharing her story!

Alumni, feeling inspired to join in? We would love to hear from you! Just send a short video, audio note, or a few images about what you’re researching or working on right now.

04.12.2025 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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20.11.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Share Your Story: Alumni Voices Campaign

Prepare a short 45 - 90 sec recording about your current work/area of research:

πŸŽ₯ A short video,
🎀 A voice recording,
πŸ“Έ A set of images with captions

Send your entry to ana.teles@gimm.pt until November 30th. We’ll feature your entries on our channels.

25.11.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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βœ… Save the date! Our next Alumni Network seminar:

πŸ“… Wednesday, December 17th
πŸ•™ 11 am EST (Massachusetts) / 1pm CLT (Chile) / 4pm WEST (Oeiras)
πŸ“ over Zoom (PM for link)

@symbnet.bsky.social @moorefound.bsky.social @mblscience.bsky.social @ECODIM

20.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Jordan A. Lewis – Adaptive Evolution & Ecological Change Jordan A. Lewis – Adaptive Evolution & Ecological Change

Dr. Jordan Lewis seeks grad students for his research group at USC focusing on adaptation in host-parasite interactions. Apply by Dec 1. Details: https://jordanlewisphd.com/. Contact: jalewis@mailbox.sc.edu. #gradstudent

18.11.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Collage with headshots of ten individuals with a message announcing 'Prize Winners 2026 – Presenting at Annual Conference 2026.'

Collage with headshots of ten individuals with a message announcing 'Prize Winners 2026 – Presenting at Annual Conference 2026.'

The Microbiology Society is pleased to announce the winners of our 2026 Prizes! The winners will be awarded and deliver Prize Lectures at Annual Conference 2026 in Belfast from 13–16 April. Find out more about it: microb.io/PrizeWinners.... Meet the winners below. #Microbio26

19.11.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Apply now to attend the next EMBO Bacterial Networks meeting #EMBOBacNet

πŸ—“οΈ13-18 September 2026
πŸ“Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain

πŸ“Program and registration info: meetings.embo.org/event/26-bac...

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬Organised with co-chair @s-lab.bsky.social and ECR @coralietesseur.bsky.social

#MicroSky

20.11.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, during our next Alumni Network seminar:
πŸ“… Wednesday, October 29
πŸ•™ 12pm EST (Massachusetts, USA) / 1pm CLT (Santiago, Chile) / 4pm WEST (Oeiras, Portugal)
πŸ“ over Zoom (PM for link)

@symbnet.bsky.social @moorefound.bsky.social @mblscience.bsky.social @ECODIM

28.10.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
GDR REVMICNAT GDR REVMICNAT

Join the interdisciplinary colloquium "New Challenges Induced by Microbiomes" on Dec 12, 2025, at University Jussieu. Register by emailing epbapteste@gmail.com. More details: https://www.sb-roscoff.fr/en/revmicnat. #conference

22.10.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ESEB Outreach Initiative Fund - ESEB | European Society for Evolutionary Biology ESEB Outreach Initiative Fund - ESEB | European Society for Evolutionary Biology

ESEB invites applications for its Outreach Initiative Fund to enhance global knowledge of evolution. Up to €4,000 available per project. Apply by March 15, 2026. Details at: https://eseb.org/prizes-funding/outreach-fund/

24.10.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Advert for Art and Science session at upcoming ICRS in Auckland New Zealand. July 19-24 2026. Abstract deadline December 1, 2025.

Advert for Art and Science session at upcoming ICRS in Auckland New Zealand. July 19-24 2026. Abstract deadline December 1, 2025.

Please join us in this uplifting and inspiring session bringing Art and Science together at the upcoming International Coral Reef Symposium in Auckland, New Zealand, July 19-24 2026. See you all there! Fighting to save reefs through Art!πŸ§ͺπŸͺΈπŸ§¬πŸŒŽπŸŒŠπŸ™πŸ¦ πŸŒΏ

27.10.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date! Our next Alumni Network seminar:
πŸ“… Wednesday, October 29th
πŸ•™ 12pm EST (Massachusetts) / 12pm CLT (Chile) / 4pm WEST (Oeiras)
πŸ“ over Zoom (PM for link)

@symbnet.bsky.social

@moorefound.bsky.social

@mblscience.bsky.social
@ECODIM

13.10.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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βœ¨πŸš€ #EESSymbiosis is now open for registration!

Submit your abstract by 25 November 2025 and join us as we explore the evolution of intimate species-species interactions πŸ‘‰ https://s.embl.org/ees26-03-bl

πŸ—“οΈ 17 – 20 March 2026
πŸ“ EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

30.09.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PANGENOME2025 The biology of prokaryotic cells is directly dependent on the differential gene pools that characterize each cell or strain. This has been a fundamental aspect of epidemiology for delimiting outbreaks...

The microbial Pangenome in One-Health
πŸ‘‰ December 2 - 5 | Valencia, Spain

"A forum covering veterinary and human medicine, microbiology, ecology, public health, and epidemiology!"

October 10th, 2025 - Abstract submission deadline

www.alocongress.com/pangenome2025

19.09.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Evolutionary Microbiology Group - Institut de Biologia Evolutiva - CSIC UPF (UPF) Evolutionary Microbiology Group - Institut de Biologia Evolutiva - CSIC UPF (UPF)

The Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position in Evolutionary Microbiology. Deadline: Sept 30, 2025. More info: https://www.ibe.upf-csic.es/evolutionary-microbiology-group #phd

10.09.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Research Associate in Microbiome Dynamics:Oxford Road The Coyte Lab group within the Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics wishes to appoint a Research Associate to an exciting project exploring the interplay between the mammalian immune system and gut microbiome, funded by an 8-year Wellcome CDA in collaboration with Prof. Matthew Hepworth.

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coyte Lab, Manchester: Further details can be found here www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

28.08.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to seeing you in our next Alumni Network seminar next week:
πŸ“… Wednesday, August 27th
πŸ•™ 11am EST (Massachusetts) / 11am CLT (Chile) / 4pm WEST (Oeiras)
πŸ“ over Zoom (PM for link)

@symbnet.bsky.social @moorefound.bsky.social @mblscience.bsky.social @ECODIM

21.08.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Postdoctoral researcher: avian microbiomes and reproduction | Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) Postdoctoral researcher: avian microbiomes and reproduction | Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)

Join Dr. Melissah Rowe's team at NIOO-KNAW as a postdoc focusing on avian microbiomes and reproduction. Position lasts up to 3.5 years; apply by Sep 12, 2025. More info: https://nioo.knaw.nl/en/vacancies/postdoctoral-researcher-avian-microbiomes-and-reproduction #postdoc

16.08.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Research - Weisberg Lab Research Evolution of mobile genetic elements Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) play an important role in many plant/microbe interactions, as well as in human disease, such as those that carry genes conferring antibiotic resistance. MGEs, such as plasmids or integrative conjugative elements (ICEs), can cause bacterial hosts to transition from commensal organisms to pathogens or beneficial

Oregon State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Molecular Microbiology to study plasmid host range in microbial communities. Apply by sending a PDF with your CV and cover letter to Alexandra Weisberg. More info: https://weisberglab.com/?page_id=966 #postdoc

16.08.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’#TMHMS25 is just around the corner! 🦠🌊

Join us to dive into the latest discoveries in #marinehostmicrobesymbioses and explore how microbial superpowers can contribute to restoring ocean health!

Please share with fellow marine science and microbiology enthusiasts!

19.08.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social is excited to welcome our next seminar speakers, Dr. Leslie Daille and PhD candidate Lindsey Markowitz, on June 25th at 4pm WEST via zoom.

Please reach out if you are interested in attending.

11.06.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Postdoctoral scientist, gut microbiome, host genetics and emergent phenotypes | CRG Online Recruitment Portal The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

We are recruiting a postdoctoral scientist to carry out innovative research in the field of host-microbiome interactions using one of the biggest and richest datasets ever collected. Consider applying or spread the word! recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs...

23.05.2025 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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SMBE Satellite Meeting: Evolutionary Biochemistry of Insect Antimicrobial Peptides SMBE Satellite Meeting: Evolutionary Biochemistry of Insect Antimicrobial Peptides

The SMBE Satellite Meeting on Insect Antimicrobial Peptides will be at the University of Houston, Oct 13-15, 2025. It's free, with applications open from July 1-14, 2025. Info: https://uh.edu/nsm/biology-biochemistry/news-events/smbe-meeting/ #conference

29.05.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sobol Lab | Ecology and Evolution of Early Life at Texas State University Sobol Lab | Ecology and Evolution of Early Life at Texas State University

Texas State University’s Sobol Ecology and Evolution of Early Life Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar starting Fall 2025. Must have a PhD in microbiology or related field. Apply via email. More info: https://sobollab.wp.txstate.edu/ #postdoc

31.05.2025 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first seminar will be held next week, May27-28th, 2025. Please take note of the differences in dates for folks located in different time zones:

πŸ“† May 27-28th, 2025
πŸ• 8pm on May 27th Lisbon time / 3pm on May 27th New York time/ 3pm on May 27th Santiago time / 7am on May 28th New Zealand time

22.05.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Postdoctoral Research Associate A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the research group of Dr. Helen Alexander (Institute of Ecology & Evolution, University of Edinburgh).

Postdoc position available at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Application deadline: June 2. Details: https://tinyurl.com/ws7s5dnb. #postdoc

09.05.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re hiring: GIMM is launching its first call for Group Leaders.

Looking for scientists ready to push boundaries, ask bold questions & build the future of biomedical discovery.

πŸ”— gimm.pt/jobs/open-ca...
πŸ“… Apply by June 8

#ScienceJobs #GroupLeader #BiomedicalResearch

15.04.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Do not miss the opportunity to network and participate in FAIR microbiome science πŸ˜„ Upcoming @nfdi4microbiota.bsky.social event, May 19-20. Keynote by Prof. John Penders (www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/j-penders/re...)

29.03.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our favorite microbiology meeting! Fantastic talks, poster sessions, new technologies, and all the hot areas of microbiology in a great environment - experts in cell & systems biology, microbiomes, environment & evolution, pathogenesis, phage & antibiotics
DON’T MISS abstract deadline, April 1

26.03.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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Seeon - Deutsche Gesellschaft fΓΌr Hygiene und Mikrobiologie Microbiota, Probiotics and Host Β Β  β†’ Flyer 17th Seeon Conference Registration (click here for registration) The steering committee of the β€œMicrobiota, Probiotics and Host”- group warmly invites you t...

πŸ“£ Conference Announcement! Till Strowig, @lisamaierlab.bsky.social and I have organized a stellar lineup of speakers from different corners of the Microbiome field for the 17th SeeOn Conference in picturesque Bavaria. Open to all! Abstracts due April 6th. Spread the news! www.dghm.org/seeon/

12.03.2025 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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