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Can ungrading improve learning in undergraduate research courses? Join Beth Beason-Abmayr, Ph.D., & Thomas Michael McCabe, Ph.D. for a research-driven discussion on implementing ungrading.

March 27 | 12 p.m. ET

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Automated genome mining predicts structural diversity and taxonomic distribution of peptide metallophores across bacteria Automated detection of metallophore biosynthesis reveals that metal-chelating non-ribosomal peptides are widespread, chemically diverse, and deeply rooted in bacterial evolution.

Are you interested in how to predict functions of natural product biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) and their products? And/or do you love metallophores and would love to identify their producers in microbiomes? Check out @zachreitz.bsky.social 's new paper!
elifesciences.org/articles/109... 1/n

A vote for Oakie is a vote for biochemistry games!!

Postdoc in Soil viral ecology - Vacancy at Aarhus University Vacancy at Department of Agroecology - Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Aarhus University

I'm hiring my first postdoc! Apply by 20/4/26, position #20443. Seeking an environmental microbiologist with experience in metagenomics (preferably viromics) and molecular biology. Experience with targeted metabolomics is a plus.
international.au.dk/about/profil...

Fungal symbioses: A multiplicity of fungi in the lichen union Increasing evidence suggests that lichens are not just a partnership between one fungus and one alga or cyanobacterium but may contain multiple intera…

Thrilled to see this published! 😄
Our dispatch examines potential additional fungal symbionts in lichen partnerships and the key challenges in unraveling their biology.

Thanks for involving me in this @talbotlabtsl.bsky.social

@currentbiology.bsky.social

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Pokémon Company Is Actively Recruiting PhD Holders With Backgrounds in Ecology to Work in Tokyo - IGN The Pokémon Company is actively recruiting PhD holders with backgrounds in ecology to work in Tokyo. This is perhaps the closest chance Pokémon fans have to channel their inner Professor Oak in real l...

This could be your dream job!
PhD in ecology, and English and Japanese language skills required... working for POKEMON!!!

www.ign.com/articles/the...

The're also doing untargeted deep sequencing of wastewater RNA. Cool project! naobservatory.org/casper/

There's a preprint out: www.medrxiv.org/content/10.6...

Today on International Women's Day 2026, we spoke to inspiring women in science from Nigeria to Spain, Sudan to Australia all about resilience, leadership & breaking barriers 👩‍🔬🔬

Read more here: https://microb.io/40GxXKC

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #WomenInScience

🌿 Postdoc opportunity in plant evolutionary ecology/genetics!

My lab in the Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to start Fall 2026.

We study plant adaptation, using weeds as model systems.

#Postdoc #EcoEvo

Pls RT!

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!
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Please spread the word: the Structural Studies Division @mrclmb.bsky.social is looking for a new tenure-track, independent group leader with an exciting plan in any area of Structural (Molecular & Cell) biology, in discovery biology and/or methods development. 🥳

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Reporter, Nature News Job Title: Reporter, Nature Location: Washington DC or New York (Hybrid Working Model) Application Deadline: March 27, 2026 About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit https://go.https://go.https://go.nature.com/4lh1cNV/4lh1cNV/4leI0jL and follow @SpringerNature About the Brand Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward. Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries. Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio About the Role As a Nature News Reporter, you will pitch and write news articles about science and the research community each week for publication in print and online. You will also regularly pitch and write news features, contribute to multimedia, and advise the wider magazine on coverage of your beat. This role will be based in the United States and will have a focus on reporting on the United States and the Americas, with an emphasis on physical sciences, energy and the environment, and technology, including AI. The successful candidate will be comfortable writing stories from any region and interviewing scientists anywhere, and will be an all-rounder with the enthusiasm and curiosity to report across the sciences. Responsibilities Pitch, report, and write a stream of original news and features articles that appeal to Nature’s global audience of working scientists Write clear, accurate, and compelling prose; deliver copy to tight deadlines Regularly find exclusive, original story ideas that appeal to Nature’s audience and drive traffic and engagement Use insights gleaned from audience analytics to guide pitches and framing of stories Keep on top of the global news agenda and suggest angles that will appeal to Nature’s audience of working researchers Build a network of trusted sources leading to exclusive stories Work collaboratively with a team of reporters and editors spread around the world Experience, Skills & Qualifications Essential Experience reporting and writing on scientific developments, science policy or the research community Ability to grasp scientific concepts quickly and write about them clearly Understanding of journalistic values and best practices Bachelor's degree required in journalism or science related fields Desirable Experience writing about physical sciences, energy and the environment, and technology, including AI Knowledge of the US science landscape and/or more broadly that of the Americas Experience working to fast daily deadlines Experience using audience analytics to understand audience interests and drive pitches Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing working scientists Knowledge in an array of science topics and fields Experience reporting stories in multimedia formats, such as podcast and video To apply please submit: Your updated resume A cover letter explaining your interest in the post, and why you are qualified 3-5 clips that showcase your writing and reporting skills (please submit PDFs - not just links.) Application Deadline: March 27, 2026 Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include: SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Storytelling, SN-Writing Skills, SN-Adaptability, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Cultivates Innovation, SN-Global Perspective, SN-Governance, Risk and Compliance Management, SN-Social Media Savvy, SN-Journalistic Skills Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below: Medical, Dental and Vision 401(k) with company match and contribution Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off Flexible Spending and Commuter programs Multiple Life insurance options Disability coverage Tuition Assistance Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance Employee Assistance Program Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts An array of Employee Social Networks US Annualized Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000. 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We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.

We're hiring at Nature! Our US News team is looking for a reporter based in New York or Washington DC. You'll need reporting and writing experience, along with knowledge of the US science landscape. Apply by March 27 via the link below

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Moarrr microbiology/microbiome colouring resources! I've finally adapted the colouring book I designed nearly 10 years ago into handy outreach style colouring sheets...
#sciart #scicomm #microbiology 🧪

The Pipes Laboratory at the University of Hawai'i seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistical Phylogenetics and Computational Genomics. Requires a PhD, skills in C/C++, and experience in evolutionary analysis. Salary: $6,250-$7,000/month. Apply via email to Dr. Lenore Pipes. More info a… #postdoc

Viruses in marine sediments: a review of their effect on biogeochemistry and microbial interactions | Applied and Environmental Microbiology In the ocean, viruses are known to mediate the carbon cycle, keeping dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in the microbial loop and preventing its movement into secondary consumers (1). However, few direct ...

New paper out! We sat down and compiled all viral work in marine sediments. The water column has been getting a second look for viral interactions, its time for sediment to have the same!
journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

Writing is thinking.

JGI Announces FY26 Large Scale Portfolio for Our Community Science Program | Joint Genome Institute A series of headshots below the text: Congratulations to our Large Scale Call recipients"

"These projects highlight the creativity of our user community and their commitment to tackling fundamental scientific challenges..." —User Programs Deputy Tanja Woyke. 🖥️🧬

More: https://jgi.doe.gov/user-science/science-stories/jgi-announces-fy26-large-scale-portfolio-our-community-science-program

Celebrate Women's History Month all March long and take 40% off of our women's and gender studies titles with promotion code 05WHM26. press.syr.edu/supressbook-...

Society Champion, Eliza_coli has designed Multicoloured Microbes colouring sheets which provide a fun microbiome-themed activity for outreach work. Society members can now access these, alongside a host of other resources:
https://microb.io/3N9ESZP

#chemjobs

🚨 We're hiring!
Postdoctoral positions in modeling of development and evolution at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social & @scilifelab.se

Focus: dynamical systems, time-series, phylogenetics, dimensionality reduction

📍 Stockholm
🕒 2+1 years
🔍 Details: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Please share!

How Bacteria Die in the Microbial Marine Forest

Dr. Anne Thompson explores her research on salps, some of the most abundant animals in the ocean, and how their feeding mechanisms shape marine microbial food webs and carbon cycles.

@markowenmartin.bsky.social

A reminder that we are actively recruiting a geneticist to the Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

careers-einstein.icims.com/jobs/17847/a...

Posting again!

Stunning library at MOP foundation in A Coruña

NSF Update (Awards through 2/27/26)

Directorates to follow

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A tenure-track faculty position (Professor of Evolutionary Biology) is open at #UQAR in Quebec, Canada. Teaching in French. Application deadline: 4 May 2026. Details: www.csz-scz.ca/job-postings... 🧪

"not perfect" for prophages either, "very not perfect" for lytic viruses 😁
We touch on this a bit in our "host prediction" review www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
and the Sullivan lab has done benchmarking that highlights the potential noise in these data
journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...

Call for applications, pls share!

2026 Evolutionary Medicine Summer Institute (EMSI) advances research in a frontier of evolutionary medicine. They provide training in methods needed to address cutting edge questions in that frontier.

2026 focus: Climate Change and Health

sites.duke.edu/emsi/

View some great roles in microbiology on our jobs board, including:

🔬 PhD Position in Regulation & Evolution of Bacterial Multicellularity
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