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Harmit Singh Malik @harmitmalik.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Reposting this ongoing search (any discipline of biology) for an Assistant to Associate level colleague in the Division of Basic Sciences at Fred Hutch. Great city, great colleagues, great core facilities, great trainees.

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Alex Guseman @alexguseman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Come be my colleague! We are hiring a structural biologist. I have thoroughly enjoyed starting my career here and both department(s) are full of exceptional scientists. apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04589

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Assistant Professor in Structural Biochemistry

University of California, San Diego is hiring. Apply now!

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findlatergroup.bsky.social @findlatergroup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🚨HIRING NEWS🚨 Come be my colleague! The Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UC Merced is hiring for two positions in Biochemistry! One is at the assistant professor level and the other is open rank... if you have questions, let me know! Link: aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02218

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2 Positions - One Assistant Professor Ladder Rank & One Open Professor Ladder Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Biochemistry)

University of California, Merced is hiring. Apply now!

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Sue Biggins @suebiggins.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Junior faculty position in Basic Sciences @fredhutch.org! Please repost!

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Ran Blekhman @blekhman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Huge faculty recruitment effort at the University of Chicago -- a division-wide, open-rank search looking to hire about 20 faculty across 5 research areas in biology. Come be our colleague! Full announcement: uchicago.app.box.com/s/ckih9zv3rj...

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Kaçar Lab at UW-Madison @kacarlab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🚨 Job alert! 🚨 Join the faculty at UW–Madison Bacteriology! We have two faculty searches: • Asst Prof (Microbial Communities & Bioeconomy) • Asst / Assoc / Full Prof (Systems & Synthetic Biology) Check out the open positions and apply👇 #FacultyJobs #SynBio #Microbiology #Astrobiology #Evolution

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Noah Whiteman @nkwhiteman.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I’m thrilled to share that our search for a tenure-track colleague in my *truly wonderful and collegial* Genetics, Genomics, Evolution and Development Division in the MCB Department at Berkeley @berkeleymcb.bsky.social is live! Please share this broad search widely: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05481

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Assistant Professor -Genetics, Genomics, Evolution, and Development - Molecular and Cell Biology

University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!

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Fabian Rivera-Chávez @fabianrchavez.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

1/ Excited to share a new preprint! My PhD student Claire asked why neonatal mice become resistant to experimental cholera as they age. Turns out, early-life acquisition of maternally transmitted lactobacilli helps protect against experimental cholera www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

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Early-life acquisition of Lactobacillaceae protects against experimental cholera

Cholera causes severe diarrheal illness in young children, but the mechanisms underlying age-dependent susceptibility remain unclear. Experimental cholera in neonatal mice recapitulates age-dependent ...

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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our Dept of Microbiology & Immunology @Geisel School of Medicine @Dartmouth has an opening for an Assistant Professor. Looking for programs bridging multiple areas in Micro & Immuno. A great place to be! Programs: www.M2P2.org www.dartmouthbiofilm.org Job ad: apply.interfolio.com/187637

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Fabian Rivera-Chávez @fabianrchavez.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Now published in Cell Reports! @cellpress.bsky.social www.cell.com/cell-reports... My postdoc Dr. Maria de la Paz Gutierrez led this work showing that cholera toxin drives epithelial L-lactate production in the small intestine, creating a nutrient that Vibrio cholerae exploits during disease

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Cholera-toxin-induced disease generates epithelial-cell-derived L-lactate that promotes Vibrio cholerae growth in the small intestine

Gutierrez et al. show that cholera toxin induces epithelial LDHA-dependent L-lactate production in the small intestine, creating a nutrient niche that Vibrio cholerae exploits through LldD-mediated L-...

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Teresa O'Meara @teresaomeara.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are hiring @umichmicroimmuno.bsky.social ! Tenure-track assistant professor position in our Microbiology and Immunology department. We are especially looking for someone working in bacterial pathogenesis

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Lauren Palmer @laurenpalmer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🚨Faculty job search: University of Illinois Chicago Micro & Immuno department is hiring! Open rank and open area within host-pathogen interactions. Apply by May 31 to join us in UI College of Medicine in the heart of Chicago! uic.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

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Marvic Carrillo Terrazas @marvicct.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

& it’s out🤍this story started as a “fun thing to do” on the side & it made it to @ASMicrobiology Journal Infection&Immunity🥹🥼 journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... Today I got to celebrate with my lab eating gelato🍦 —It has always been about the journey, not the finish line✨(Hiu’s words)

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Marvic Carrillo Terrazas @marvicct.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

8 de Diciembre🎄 Our traditional face sticker!🎁 I’m always looking forward to this one👀 —my collection has grown😍

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Marvic Carrillo Terrazas @marvicct.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It’s that time of the year again!!!🤩🎄🗓️🎁Labvent is up & we are starting strong on Dec 1st with our very own Chu Lab Microbiome Market Stickers🔥🥹 —the Strainbows have a special place in my heart💕 @chulab.bsky.social

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Carolyn Ibberson @cbibberson.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Come join us in Knoxville! The Dept. of Microbiology 🧫🦠 at the University of Tennessee is hiring 2 Assistant Professors (tenure track, 9-month appt.). Microbial Drivers of Chronic Disease: apply.interfolio.com/173153Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions: apply.interfolio.com/173345

Job ad for Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment interactions position

Job ad for microbial drivers of chronic disease position

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Wolfram Zückert @wolfzueckert.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We’re hiring! KUMC's Dept. of Microbiol., Mol. Genet. & Immunol. seeks a new Asst. Professor in Immunology. Be part of a vibrant department and benefit from association with the NCI-designated KU Cancer Center. Come join us in Kansas City! Apply here: kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-j...

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Shabaana Khader @khadershabaana.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

UChicago Microbiology is searching for tenured or tenure-track faculty working in host-pathogens interactions, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and emerging infectious diseases. Come join our vibrant Department! microbiology.uchicago.edu Apply here apply.interfolio.com/174404

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Tiffany Lowe-Power stands with Minnesota @tlowepower.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Please repost -- The Univ. California Davis dept of Plant Pathology is hiring a Fungal biologist / Mycologist Applications due Dec 1 Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339 Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)

he Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis is seeking applications for a fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mycology, with a focus on plant pathogenic, symbiotic,
or mycotoxigenic fungi and fungal-like organisms (e.g., oomycetes). We are looking for a highly
motivated and creative scientist with a strong background in mycology and/or the biology of fungi and
fungal-like organisms that interact with plants. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a
world-class, externally funded research program that integrates both fundamental and applied aspects
of fungal biology within the context of plant pathology. We welcome applicants pursuing a wide range
of research topics related to plant-associated fungi, including but not limited to mechanisms of fungal
pathogenesis or symbiosis with plants, population genomics and evolution of fungal plant pathogens,
plant-associated fungal microbiomes and plant-microbe interactions, and/or one health approaches to
fungal diseases and antifungal resistance. Applicants working in other relevant research areas involving
pathogenic, symbiotic, or mycotoxigenic fungi or fungal-like organisms that affect plant health are also
encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have significant opportunities for collaboration with
faculty in plant pathology, microbiology, genomics, and agricultural sciences, and to contribute to
addressing issues of importance to California’s agricultural and natural ecosystems.
The appointee primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching Introductory Mycology, an upperdivision lab class, and SAS 30, Mushroom, Molds & Society, a general education class for non-majors.
Additional graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on
departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The department offers modern instructional
facilities, including a newly renovated teaching laboratory.

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Jeff Lewis @lewislab.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Very excited to announce that our department is now accepting applications for a tenure track faculty position in Cell Biology: uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/... Come join our wonderful department!

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Assistant Professor Cell Biology

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Carolyn Ibberson @cbibberson.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

My department at UTK is hiring! 🧪🧫 We are hiring two Assistant Professors, one in Microbial Drivers of Chronic Disease and one in Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions! Come join our growing department of microbiologists. Knoxville is a great place to live!

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Vaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 23/09/2025

🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine. 1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro 2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute 3) Center for Vaccine Research 🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...

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Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper

We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine. 1) Fundamental researc...

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Paul & Virginie - Centriole Lab @centriolelab.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Be our new colleague! 🎉 The Dept of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Geneva is hiring an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. 👉 More details here: lnkd.in/e8Z9eAm4 👉 Our department: mocel.unige.ch Please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

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Yuko Munakata @yukomunakata.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

UC Davis is hiring! A tenure-track assistant professor of psychology, in human cognition or cognitive neuroscience #psychjobs recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07300

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Assistant Professor of Psychology - Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience

University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!

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Philip Gordts @philipgordts.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The University of Utah’s Pathology Dept. & Huntsman Cancer Institute seek a tenure-track faculty (any level) with a passion for the microbiome–cancer interface. Apply by Nov 17, 2025. 👇 utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187... #ScienceJobs #Microbiome #CancerResearch @uofumandi.bsky.social @utah.edu

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Microbiology & Immunology/HCI Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

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Casey terHorst @ecoevolab.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The GRFP lives!! (due end of October) www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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Judith Behnsen @judith-behnsen.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Excited to share our new publication, out today in Nature! www.nature.com/articles/s41.... @kanchanj.bsky.social led this fascinating fungal-bacterial interaction project. We are grateful for our wonderful collaborators Brian Peters and David Underhill.

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Commensal yeast promotes Salmonella Typhimurium virulence - Nature

Commensal Candida albicans enhances the virulence and dissemination of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium.

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Ben de Bivort @debivort.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Fly labs — Now is the time to show some solidarity and chip in support for this vital resource!

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Joanne Flynn @joanneflynn19.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

We are hiring! The Dept of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is looking for faculty at the Assistant or Associate professor level (tenure track). Please consider joining our vibrant microbiology and immunology community at the University of Pittsburgh School of medicine

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Hiutung Chu @chulab.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Big moment for our lab! Marvic @marvicct.bsky.social will defend this Thursday! Couldn't be prouder 🥹

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Julie Pfeiffer @jkpfeiff.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Faculty search announcement 2025: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Microbiology at UT Southwestern. We seek candidates working in microbial pathogenesis (some preference may be given to bacterial pathogens). Come join our community! (1/5) www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...

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Fabian Rivera-Chávez @fabianrchavez.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

1/ Excited to share the first preprint from my lab! 🎉 My postdoc Paz asked how cholera toxin (CT) helps Vibrio cholerae thrive in the gut. Turns out, CT rewires epithelial metabolism toward L-lactate production—fueling pathogen growth in the small intestine during disease

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Cholera toxin-induced disease generates epithelial cell-derived L-lactate that promotes Vibrio cholerae growth in the small intestine

Cholera toxin (CT) promotes Vibrio cholerae colonization by altering gut metabolism to favor pathogen growth. We have previously found that CT-induced disease leads to increased concentrations of L-la...

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ᐯIᑕTOᖇ ᑎIᘔET, ᗰᗪ @nizet.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Saddened to learn of the passing of Moselio "Elio" Schaechter—Distinguished Professor at Tufts, SDSU and UCSD—humanist and visionary leader in the fields of microbiology and scientific communication—mentor, friend, and inspiration to me and so many others Small Things Considered Big Things Achieved

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Amanda Amodeo @aaamodeo.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

My Department (Biology) at @dartmouthartsci.bsky.social is hiring this year! We have an opening for a Tenure Track Cell and/or Molecular biologist (broadly defined). Please share with your trainees/labmates/friends and reach out if you have questions. apply.interfolio.com/171625

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Lars-Anders Carlson @lacarlson.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Repost appreciated: Open #PhDposition in structural virology in my group! Join us in Umeå, Sweden to uncover how arboviruses remodel infected cells. In situ #cryoET and #cryoEM combined with #virology, #cellbiology, and #biophysics. Deadline 7 September. More info: www.carlsonlab.se/join/

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闵娅(Min Ya; Minya) PhD @minyaaa.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

My sister department EEB is hiring an animal evo-devo assistant prof! I'm the plant evo-devo person on the SC and happy to answer any questions! (spoiler alert: This is a GREAT place to be and with fantastic colleagues & support!!!!) @socdevbio.bsky.social illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

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Assistant Professor, Evolution, Ecology & Behavior

Duties & Responsibilities

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ᐯIᑕTOᖇ ᑎIᘔET, ᗰᗪ @nizet.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Please share my 1 min video on the importance of maintaining NIH funding of infectious diseases and drug discovery research vs rising antibiotic resistance Drastic budget cuts harm our health and imperil the next generation of scientists More @UCSanDiego “Behind Every Breakthrough” bit.ly/3FlXQs3

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Are you an early-career biologist or ecologist who would benefit from an invited seminar? Would you like to come to UMaine next fall or spring to give a talk? Leave a brief comment with some info about what you do. I'm co-hosting our seminar series again, and am filling out our rosters.

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Rita Strack @ritastrack.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

My colleagues at Nature Biomedical Engineering @natbiomedeng.nature.com are hiring an associate or senior editor. Ideal applicant will have expertise in immunology, immunotherapy, or immuno-oncology. Please feel to ask me questions! springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...

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Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biomedical Engineering

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biomedical Engineering Organization: Nature Portfolio Location: New York, Jersey City, Shanghai or Beijing – Hybrid Working Closing date: August 20, 2025 ...

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Natalie Wright, Ph.D. @coereba.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Kenyon is hiring a TT microbiologist! Please share widely. I’m the search chair & am happy to answer any questions. careers.pageuppeople.com/695/cw/en-us...

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Kenyon College - Details - Assistant Professor of Biology (Tenure-Track)

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Tiffany Lowe-Power stands with Minnesota @tlowepower.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Microbiology professor, want to join a slack for microbiology professors, any career stage, diverse career types (pure teaching, med school, R1, community college, pure research fed PIs, ...) Message me for an invite link if you are interested. No imposter syndrome, if you are 1% micro, join!

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Martin Kampmann @kampmann.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Tenure-track faculty search of the UCSF Biochemistry & Biophysics Department is open for applications! We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology. Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community! aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702

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Sean Gibbons 🦠💩 @gibbological.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Attention microbiome researchers! 📣 The 2025 Global Grants for Gut Health application is now open: www.nature.com/immersive/gu... This year's focus is on the role of nutrition in modulating the gut microbiota and gut barrier function. @natureportfolio.nature.com #Yakult #GGGH

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Nature Awards Global Grants for Gut Health

Grants for researchers investigating the gut microbiota and its role in human health.

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K.T. Elliott @ktelliottmicro.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

🚨🚨🚨PUI TT Job Alert!! My dept at TCNJ is hiring a tenure track cell and molecular biologist. Come join my supportive colleagues, helpful staff, & fabulous students! We're surprisingly well resourced w/excellent equipment (confocal, SEM etc) and research w/students counts towards our teaching load!

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Assistant Professor - Biology

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Katherine Xue @ksxue.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

The Xue lab at UC Irvine is looking for a staff scientist to support our work investigating how microbes interact and evolve in the gut microbiome! Open to a wide range of previous experience levels, see ad for more. recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09601

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Junior, Assistant, or Associate Specialist – Xue Lab

University of California, Irvine is hiring. Apply now!

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