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Mario Muscarella

@mmuscarella.bsky.social

Assistant Professor of Microbiology, University of Alaska Fairbanks

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Assistant Professor (Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions), Dept of Microbiology, Fall 2026 apply.interfolio.com/173345 at University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Position is part of a faculty cluster hire in Bioinformatics, Genomics and Quantitative-based Solutions for Food Security.

16.09.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Enjoying the tundra in Atqasuk, AK

Enjoying the tundra in Atqasuk, AK

Quick visit to Utqiagvik, AK

Quick visit to Utqiagvik, AK

Large trough in high center polygonal tundra

Large trough in high center polygonal tundra

Flux team!

Flux team!

Last week I was in the tundra doing field work, now I’m heading to Baltimore for ESA2025. I kinda miss the tundra and our awesome field crew.

09.08.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On my way to ESA2025, but still thinking about these cool zoops we found in permafrost troughs this field season. This was from just 100 ml!!!

09.08.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read the May summary of science on climate change and microbes via @asm.org: tinyurl.com/44a998e5

And learn more about the American Academy of Microbiology's (AAM) "Climate Change & Microbes" scientific portfolio: tinyurl.com/ysyv5scj

19.05.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

‼️ Marie SkΕ‚odowska-Curie Actions postdoc fellowship ‼️
Details below πŸ‘‡

13.05.2025 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"A report by economists at American University in Washington DC estimates that a 50% reduction in federal science funding would reduce the US gross domestic product by approximately 7.6%."

Science is an amazing engine of economic activity and progress for the US ... or at least it was.

01.05.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 106    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Microbiology & Immunology, (C2-240724) Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at ...

Come join us at @mcgill.ca as an assistant professor in virus-host interactions! Please share widely.

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24.04.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 92    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Come and work with me!

The Nature Micro team is expanding and we're looking for someone to champion microbial ecology, plant micro & related areas for the journal

Knowledge of microbial ecology/plant micro is desirable but we're open to applications from all microbiologists

Link below πŸ‘‡

11.04.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Post Doctoral Fellow - Ecology of Boreal Forests - Fairbanks, Alaska, United States Join the University of Alaska Fairbanks and contribute to groundbreaking research on the ecological impacts of wildfires in boreal forests. This post-doctoral position, based in Fairbanks with the pos...

Bonanza Creek LTER invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in boreal forest ecology. The post-doctoral researcher will collaborate on data synthesis. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and reference info: careers.alaska.edu/jobs/post-do...

27.03.2025 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Bonanza Creek LTER (www.lter.uaf.edu) is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral fellow in Boreal Forest Ecology. The fellow will collaborate on data synthesis with the BNZ Wildfire Working Group. Application review begins in early April. More info: careers.alaska.edu/jobs/post-do...

27.03.2025 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Please repost: Postdoc position in antibiotic discovery in a large multidisciplinary project combining high-throughput approaches, microscopy, AI, and hit-to-lead optimization at @umontreal.ca and @mila-quebec.bsky.social. Apply to ML.Antibiotics@gmail.com. See
lnkd.in/dVVk4N3s. #microsky

12.03.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Home | Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates Welcome to the UConn RaMP on Genomic NoveltyUConn RaMP is the yearlong Research Training Program for recent graduates with a primary focus on first generati ...

If you have an undergrad that will graduate this year but who needs a little more research experience before their next step, encourage them to apply to the UConn RAMP program.

genome-postbac.biology.clas.uconn.edu. The application deadline for the 2025 cohort is February 21st.
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11.02.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Congrats!

20.12.2024 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Institute/Center Director-Management - Hickory Corners, Michigan, United States Position Summary Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. Richard Kobe (kobe@msu.edu) and Dr. Andrea Case (caseand4@msu.edu). The position will remain o...

Kellogg Biological Station is searching for a new Director! KBS is unique in its ability to integrate lab and field research, as well as integrating fundamental research in ecology and evolution with applications to environmental problems. Questions to me or the search chairs. Please apply!

12.12.2024 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 64    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 9
summer session flier for Flathead Lake Bio Station.  More info about flbs.umt.edu/education.

summer session flier for Flathead Lake Bio Station. More info about flbs.umt.edu/education.

Enrollment is OPEN now for Summer Session 2025 @ Flathead Lake Bio Station! Lakes! Scholarships! Mountains! Bears! Credits! Rivers! Forests!
Please REPOST and help spread the word about our transformative and immersive field courses. Even take a class with me! #flbs25
flbs.umt.edu/apps/educati...

11.12.2024 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Figure 1. Map of study sites in the Caribou-Poker Creeks Research Watershed (CPCRW). Darker shading denotes estimated permafrost extent (<4 to 54%). Sampling locations for sites C1-C4 are at the outlet of each catchment. Inset shows the location of the CPCRW in Alaska.

Figure 1. Map of study sites in the Caribou-Poker Creeks Research Watershed (CPCRW). Darker shading denotes estimated permafrost extent (<4 to 54%). Sampling locations for sites C1-C4 are at the outlet of each catchment. Inset shows the location of the CPCRW in Alaska.

Figure 4. Metabolism and stream chemistry vary with permafrost extent. Center lines, boxes, whiskers, and points indicate the median, interquartile range (IQR), 1.5 Γ— IQR, and outliers (n = 57–119 per site per year). ER = Ecosystem Respiration, GPP = Gross Primary Production, SUVA254 = specific ultraviolet absorbance at 254nm scaled by DOC, DOC = dissolved organic carbon.

Figure 4. Metabolism and stream chemistry vary with permafrost extent. Center lines, boxes, whiskers, and points indicate the median, interquartile range (IQR), 1.5 Γ— IQR, and outliers (n = 57–119 per site per year). ER = Ecosystem Respiration, GPP = Gross Primary Production, SUVA254 = specific ultraviolet absorbance at 254nm scaled by DOC, DOC = dissolved organic carbon.

Figure 5. Carbon (C) and phosphorus (P) co-limit respiration in laboratory incubations. Center lines, boxes, whiskers, and points indicate the median, interquartile range (IQR), 1.5 Γ— IQR, and outliers of O2 demand (ΞΌmol O2 Lβˆ’1 hβˆ’1) across all sites.

Figure 5. Carbon (C) and phosphorus (P) co-limit respiration in laboratory incubations. Center lines, boxes, whiskers, and points indicate the median, interquartile range (IQR), 1.5 Γ— IQR, and outliers of O2 demand (ΞΌmol O2 Lβˆ’1 hβˆ’1) across all sites.

New(ish) paper to share with all the new & familiar folks on Bluesky (I'm glad you're all here!):

Iannucci et al. #Temperature and #Flow Control Organic #Carbon #Metabolism in #Boreal Headwater #Streams agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...

πŸ’§πŸŒŽπŸ§ͺπŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ #JGRB #AGU #MacroCO2 #BonanzaCreek #LTER

11.11.2024 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're hiring @microbesplanet.bsky.social! There is an open PhD position in my group to explore the effects of oxygen fluctuations on aquatic microbiomes.

Apply here: microplanet.at/wp7.3-phd2

@cemess.bsky.social @dome-vienna.bsky.social @univie.ac.at

27.03.2024 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Additional contact info: www.uaf.edu/iab/people/f...

07.03.2024 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For more information on our graduate program and requirements; see: www.uaf.edu/bw/graduate/...

06.03.2024 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is part of a project studying the dynamics of Arctic tundra ecosystems, from microbes to landscapes. The student will participate in field campaigns, lab work, and bioinformatics. A strong microbiology, microbial ecology, or ecosystem genomics background is preferredβ€”fall 2024 start.

06.03.2024 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am recruiting a PhD student to work on microbial communities in Arctic ecosystems. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining field, lab, and computational approaches. If you are interested, message me for more information.

05.03.2024 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

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