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John Christie

@photoadduct.bsky.social

Plant biologist interested in photoreceptor signalling and the design of optogenetic tools

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Reversible phosphorylation of NPH3/RPT2-like proteins regulates phototropin receptor signaling Phototropin receptor signaling requires PP2C19 and PP2C35 to dephosphorylate NPH3 and related substrates, ensuring efficient phototropism and chloroplast m

Feeling blue? Find out more about the dark side of phototropin signalling πŸ˜€ academic.oup.com/plcell/advan...

25.02.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have an exciting PhD position in our lab to explore phototropin receptor diversity in Begonia. If you’re interested in plant photobiology and receptor signalling, we’d love to hear from you! Deadline for expressions of interest: 20 December 2025.

06.11.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿🌈 Less than a year for ISPP 2026 in Switzerland! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Check our website ispp2026.unine.ch for more details.

31.10.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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New Phytologist Tansley Medal for excellence in plant science TheΒ New PhytologistΒ Tansley Medal is awarded annually in recognition of an outstanding contribution to research in plant science by an early career researcher.

Apply for the New Phytologist Tansley Medal!

'It was exciting to have a chance, as an early career researcher, to write something in my voice, with my take on where my field is going.' – Matthew Naish, 2024 #TansleyMedal winner

Deadline 1 November 2025:

08.10.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is still time to apply for an Independent Research Fellowship in our Department. Join us: www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/ind...

07.10.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Marie SkΕ‚odowska-Curie PhD position in our lab @uofglasgow.bsky.social on Enhancing Climate-Resilient Crops by Innovative Priming Strategies. A network led by @goetheuni.bsky.social
cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101227217
International applicants are eligible. Application form:
pollenbiology.cz/page-2

09.10.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2026 Photosensory Receptors and Signal Transduction Conference GRC The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Photosensory Receptors and Signal Transduction will be held in Ventura, California. Apply today to reserve your spot.

Interested in Photoreceptors, Photobiological Responses and Optogenetic Applications across species? Join us at the GRS & GRC 2026 in California on Feb 7. grc.org/photosensory...
Share your work with the photobiology community! Abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.

20.06.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Research Assistant / Research Associate (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Research Assistant / Research Associate (Fixed Term) in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge.

A three year postdoctoral position is available in my group, investigating plant centromere structure, function and evolution @camplantsci.bsky.social
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51488/

30.05.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PhD candidate Plant Photobiology

If anyone is looking for a PhD in plant photobiology, highly recommend this position with Gabi Toledo @w-u-r.bsky.social #PlantSciPhD #PlantSciJobs www.wur.nl/nl/vacature/...

16.04.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Delegates at a conference. Text reads: 'amazing talks, inclusive, nice line-up of activities, financial support - and it's free!' - New Phytologist next generation scientists delegate.

Delegates at a conference. Text reads: 'amazing talks, inclusive, nice line-up of activities, financial support - and it's free!' - New Phytologist next generation scientists delegate.

Closing soon!

Applications for New Phytologist next generation scientists 2025 close on 27 January.

The unique meeting, for early career researchers in plant science, is FREE to attend.

4-7 August, Birmingham, UK

Apply now! www.newphytologist.org/nextgenevent...

#npnextgen

24.01.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Conference delegates look at posters

Conference delegates look at posters

New Phytologist next generation scientists is a unique meeting organised for, and by, early career researchers.

Next year's meeting takes place at the University of Birmingham, UK, on 4–7 August.

Applications close on 27 January - apply now!
https://www.newphytologist.org/nextgenevents/2025

23.12.2024 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0