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PhD position in biology (m/f/d) (1/2026) Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle) offers a PhD position in Biology

Please share! We are looking for a PhD student (4 years) starting from 01/05/2026 at @ipbhalle.bsky.social!
If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026.

Application portal: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...

Join us for the 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium. Registration is now open. Everyone is cordially invited.
Click here to register: eveeno.com/ipbsymposium...
Speakers and titles: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...

@cnaumann123.bsky.social invited @degradomics.bsky.social from @uni-freiburg.de as #SNP2Prot seminar speaker. It is always a pleasure to discuss with a fellow #protease researcher!

Save the Date!
Our 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium will take place on April 22-23. You can look forward to excellent speakers on topics such as plant stress and signaling. More information: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...

3rd Early Career Plant Researcher Network Meeting

Calling experienced PhD students & postdocs with a passion for plant research. Present your work, connect with peers and discuss the key steps toward building an independent research career.

Apply by 23 Jan 2026
Details: www.plant-ecr-networking.eu

Congratulations, @mustafa-bulut.bsky.social ! 👏

Many congratulations to my fellow independent junior group leader @mustafa-bulut.bsky.social ! @ipbhalle.bsky.social

xcms in Peak Form: Now Anchoring a Complete Metabolomics Data Preprocessing and Analysis Software Ecosystem High-quality data preprocessing is essential for untargeted metabolomics experiments, where increasing data set scale and complexity demand adaptable, robust, and reproducible software solutions. Modern preprocessing tools must evolve to integrate seamlessly with downstream analysis platforms, ensuring efficient and streamlined workflows. Since its introduction in 2005, the xcms R package has become one of the most widely used tools for LC-MS data preprocessing. Developed through an open-source, community-driven approach, xcms maintains long-term stability while continuously expanding its capabilities and accessibility. We present recent advancements that position xcms as a central component of a modular and interoperable software ecosystem for metabolomics data analysis. Key improvements include enhanced scalability, enabling the processing of large-scale experiments with thousands of samples on standard computing hardware. These developments empower users to build comprehensive, customizable, and reproducible workflows tailored to diverse experimental designs and analytical needs. An expanding collection of tutorials, documentation, and teaching materials further supports both new and experienced users in leveraging broader R and Bioconductor ecosystems. These resources facilitate the integration of statistical modeling, visualization tools, and domain-specific packages, extending the reach and impact of xcms workflows. Together, these enhancements solidify xcms as a cornerstone of modern metabolomics research.

Out now! xcms in Peak Form: Now Anchoring a Complete Metabolomics Data Preprocessing and Analysis Software Ecosystem doi.org/10.1021/acs....
with Phillipine and @jorainer.bsky.social (EURAC), @metabomichael.bsky.social, Hendrik and Norman from @ipbhalle.bsky.social, @janstanstrup.bsky.social, et al.

Today we have Alyona Minina as invited speaker at the @ipbhalle.bsky.social talking about evolution of plant autophagy. Amazing talk and data! 🌱

Join us as a member of the Division of Biochemistry of the GDCh!
- A vibrant network of biochemists
- Connection with international experts from academia and industry
- Reduced fees for division conferences
- Support of junior scientists via travel grants and prizes

en.gdch.de/network-s...

Proposal NFDI4Chem 2025-2030 In the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) — Our Vision: All Chemists Publish FAIR Data The first funding period of NFDI4Chem established a robust foundation for research data management (RDM) in chemistry by promoting FAIR data principles and creating a cohesive infrastructure to captur...

"All chemists publish #FAIR #data" – that is our vision. And because we have not yet reached our goal, we have applied for and been granted three more years of funding. Many thanks again to the @dfg.de .

Our Proposal: doi.org/10.3897/rio....

#chemistry #rdm #fdm #researchdata #openscience

Definition der "Neuen Genomischen Techniken", kurz NGT

NGT erlauben präzisiere Züchtung

NGT-Pflanzen sind sicher

🇪🇺 Warum sich eine moderne, sachgerechte Regulierung von NGT lohnt 🌱🧬

Die Neuen Genomischen Techniken (NGT) bieten ein echtes Potenzial für eine nachhaltige, klimaresiliente & effiziente Landwirtschaft. Wissenschaftliche Studien liefern keine belastbaren Hinweise auf Gefahren, während gleichzeitig/

Thanks @somssich.bsky.social for a truly fantastic lecture!

Countdown: there are only 9 days left ... if you want to join

Molecular Biology of Plants (#MBP2026) Conference in Hennef

Registration + abstract submission end on
🗓️ 23rd November 2025

www.pflanzen-molekularbiologie.de/en/conferenc...

Data management plan – really necessary?

You apply for funding? It's essential.
Data is to be created or used by several people? A #DMP is helpful, too.

How to create a DMP , you'll learn in our course:

- 6 hours
- free of charge
- online

21.01.2026, 9-15 CET

https://t1p.de/q2gqt

#chemistry

This celebrates 20 years since #MassBank started in Japan. The new system developed at @ipbhalle.bsky.social went live in June at both massbank.eu and massbank.jp. We had >20 releases of reference spectra submitted by not only the #metabolomics, #exposomics and #EnvironmentalScience communities.

Investigating Plant Immune Proteases for Enhanced Pathogen Resistance: advertisement for the RISE-DAAD position at daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/find-an-internship Start of the internship: between May 15 and July 15, 2026 Duration: Up to 3 months Funding: monthly scholarship of 992 € + health insurance, accident and personal liability insurance Deadline: The application must be submitted by November 30, 2025

Undergrads from Canada, Ireland, UK, & US: Don't miss the DAAD-RISE #plantscience funded internship at @ipbhalle.bsky.social with @snp2prot.bsky.social. Apply by Nov 30th: daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/find-an-internship 🌱

How do roots sense phosphate and iron? Discover the PDR2–LPR1 pathway with @cnaumann123.bsky.social (from @ipbhalle.bsky.social), and see how it links nutrient sensing to ER quality control and autophagy. Learn how roots adapt in Pi-poor, Fe-rich soils!

📅 Nov 7 | 🕥 10:15 | 📍 KS 00.009
#PlantScience

Picture of two smiling men in an office building. The left is Dirk Walther, the right is Mehdi Davari.

Today we had the pleasure to welcome Mehdi Davari from @ipbhalle.bsky.social at our institute and listen to his captivating talk about #MolecularSimulation and #MachineLearning strategies to accelerate #protein and #enzyme design. Thanks a lot for your visit! 🌱

Thanks to Dirk Walther for hosting 👏

Autumn is harvest time. Here is our new newsletter.
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Shedding light on receptor kinase processing

Thrilled to share our latest review on receptor kinase processing in plants! 🌱

Huge congratulations to @adithya1972.bsky.social and Anna for leading this work, and a big thank you to our fantastic collaborator Martina-Ried Lasi for making this a truly rewarding team effort!

Sense and sensitivity - decoding calcium signalling across cellular, autocrine, paracrine and endocrine pathways in plant resilience Calcium (Ca2+) signalling plays a central role in plant immunity, as underscored by recent findings showing that many disease resistance mechanisms re…

New #SNP2Prot publication 📢

Sense and sensitivity - decoding calcium signalling across cellular, autocrine, paracrine and endocrine pathways in plant resilience

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

@ipbhalle.bsky.social

What a treat! Ekkehard Neuhaus is our guest of honour at the @ipbhalle.bsky.social retreat taking place today and tomorrow at the Leucorea in Wittenberg

Day 1 - Leucorea Wittenberg IPB Retreat

Excellent talk by guest speaker Prof.
Ekkhard Neuhaus from Kaiserslautern🧬🧪

@ipbhalle.bsky.social

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher and synthetic organic chemist in the Department of Bioorganic Chemistry. Your work will be focused on syntheses of bioactive compounds, lead optimization, conjugation, and ADME studies. More information: www.ipb-halle.de/karriere/ste...

📣We offer a #PhDPosition in a trilateral program “Future Proofing #Plants to a Changing Climate" with Martina Ried-Lasi (funded by @dfg.de, @ukri.org-BBSRC, NSF, USDA-NIFA).

🔗More: www.ipb-halle.de/en/career/jo...

📅Apply now!

#PlantSci #SciJobs #PlantSciJobs #PhD #PlantBiology #BiologyPhD

Screenshot aus dem oben verlinkten Tagesspiegel Background Beitrag von Alexander Hissting. Markiert ist der Satz: "Der Versuch, ihnen heimlich verschleierte Gentechnik unterzujubeln, ist unredlich und gefährdet das Vertrauen in Politik und Wirtschaft."

Herr Hissting lehnt sich hier weit aus dem Fenster.
Denn auch Produkte mit seinem "Ohne Gentechnik"-Label enthalten heute schon #Gentechnik, die von Regulierung und Kennzeichnung ausgenommen ist.

Aber erstmal einen Schritt zurück: Worum geht es bei der geplanten NGT-Regulierung überhaupt?

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The #YoungScientistAward of the @gdch.de Division of Biochemistry is now open for applications!
If you are or have supervised a current PhD with an outstanding publication or PhD thesis completed in 2025, make sure to check the award and apply!
en.gdch.de/network-s...
#ChemSky #ChemBio #Biochemistry

One more week to apply for this exciting Professorship in Plant Sciences at Uni Halle! Join our vibrant plant research community 🌱

Info 👉 wcms.itz.uni-halle.de/download.php...

@unihalle.bsky.social @snp2prot.bsky.social

Image Text: Call for 2026 Plantae Fellows. Application Deadline: August 31, 2025. plantae.org/2025fellowsapp. Featuring the Plantae and Plantae Fellows logo on a Plantae-branded background.

📣 Are you a creative and articulate plant scientist looking to connect with other like-minded folks? Application is now open for the 2025-2026 Plantae Fellows program!🌱

👉 Learn more and apply by August 31! buff.ly/JqoDSHq

#plantscience