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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Seeking a PhD at Cambridge in collaboration with NovoNordisk? Consider this funded opportunity titled "Human cellular models of leptin signalling and resistance": bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/project-refe... Application details: bbsrcdtp.lifesci.cam.ac.uk/how-apply Thanks for spreading the word!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A BHF-funded PhD opportunity focused on cardiovascular disease at Cambridge/Oxford closes on 28th May for a start in Oct 2026. Please share if you think others in your network might be interested. Details: www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/dire...

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Cilia-lovers in the UK - the UK Cilia Network meeting is coming up soon, so please help spread the word: → Register (deadline 29 May): www.eventbrite.com/e/uk-cilia-c... → Abstract submission (deadline 22 May): forms.gle/6JtCaKhyBDF6... → Programme: www.cilianetwork.org.uk/events/4683/...

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UK Cilia & Centrosomal Network Meeting Spring Meeting 2026

Join us for the annual in-person meeting of the UK Cilia & Centrosomal Network meeting, which for 2026 will be at the University of Leeds!

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Cambridge Neuroscience @camneuro.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📢Registration is NOW OPEN for the 36th annual Cambridge Neuroscience Seminar CNS2026! This meeting is open to neuroscientists of every discipline and all career stages, both from Cambridge and beyond! 🎟️Register: lnkd.in/dWEvgCzW 🧠Check out our programme: lnkd.in/dT2NnnnG 🤝Share📨 See you there!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Proud to be part of this important work to suppress transgene silencing during ipsc differentiation, which is sure to have many practical applications such as CRISPR screens in mature cell types.

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Undergrads seeking summer research experience in gene or cell therapy: there's a *paid opportunity* from @bsgct.bsky.social! Please apply before 27th Feb. Please see bsgct.org/undergraduate/ for details. Please repost to help spread the word - thanks!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

If you suffer from obesity and heart disease, we'd love to hear your thoughts about how AI could help reveal new treatments here (bit.ly/3NxP129) or via the QR code. If this survey is not directly relevant to you, please share with your network. Thank you!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Want to discover the next Ozempic? We’re seeking: 1) A talented postdoc to validate leads for drug dev. Apply @ bit.ly/47F9udd by 7 Dec 2) A technician experienced in cell culture & assay dev. Apply @ bit.ly/4p0ulxN by 9 Dec Thanks for sharing this advert!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

EPLS is a fantastic programme for undergraduates in the UK - please help spread the word!

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School of Biological Sciences @cambridgebiosci.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🔬 Experience Research Life at Cambridge! Applications are now open for the 2026 Experience Postgrad Life Sciences Programme. Gain hands-on lab experience with an 8-week summer placement, in partnership with @corpuscambridge.bsky.social! 🔗 www.exppg.lifesci.cam.ac.uk #SummerPlacement #Cambridge

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

***Seeking outstanding entrepreneurial postdoc*** Do you want to help discover the next Ozempic? Are you an energetic and technically excellent PhD-level scientist? Come help us launch our University of Cambridge spin-out! Details at bit.ly/47F9udd. Thanks for sharing with your networks!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The deadline for this fully funded (uk home fees rate) PhD is coming up soon (31 Oct) so please apply if you’re interested and spread the word if others on your network might be. Thanks!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Are you interested in a PhD focused on human stem cells, neuroscience, and industry collaboration to discover new targets for obesity? If so, check out this exciting joint project between the University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca: bit.ly/4otdwLm. Thanks for sharing!

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AZ funded non-clinical PhD studentship

Project Title: Robust hypothalamic cellular models of neurometabolic disease We invite highly motivated students to apply for a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship jointly supervised by Dr. Florian

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

There are only a few days left to apply to this postdoc position (deadline 6th Oct) so please re-post is someone in your network might be interested! Details at www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We're seeking a motivated postdoc to help us and NovoNordisk generate cutting-edge human cellular models of metabolic disease. For details & to apply (by 6th Oct), see: cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc.... If you think someone in your network might be interested, please share. Thank you!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Outstanding students from the US considering a PhD at the University of Cambridge and seeking funding from the prestigious Gates Cambridge programme should apply by 15th October. Details at www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeli...

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Cambridge University Scholarship Deadlines | Gates Cambridge

Gates Cambridge manages two selection rounds each year; full details are below.

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

To UK-based PhD applicants interested in neuroscience and stem cell biology: there's a *funded PhD position* available the lab of David Petrik in Cardiff. It's an excellent training opportunity in a multi-disciplinary field. Details at: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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Investigating the role of ZEB1 in the activation of mammalian neural stem cells at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Investigating the role of ZEB1 in the activation of mammalian neural stem cells at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

I'm excited to share our latest pre-print on proximity proteomics of primary cilia in human hypothalamic neurons, led by Viviana Macarelli, which revealed proteins involved in synapses and neurotransmission and the obesity-associated GPCR LPAR1. Details at bit.ly/4jcTodq

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Proximity proteomics of primary cilia in human hypothalamic neurons

Primary cilia are hair-like sensory organelles that project from the cell bodies of most cell types, including appetite-regulatory hypothalamic neurons where they likely help sense metabolic factors t...

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

@imbavienna.bsky.social are recruiting a new faculty member in areas related to germline biology, mobile genetic elements including virus biology, chromosome biology, as well as tissue-scale biology and synthetic biology. Please see details at www.oeaw.ac.at/imba/career-...

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Group Leader Search

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Just a few more days to apply for this position!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Anyone interested in #dementia can vote for which drugs should be tested in people to slow down Alzheimer's Disease. Our own research suggests anti-diabetic drugs could have a real impact! Please vote and/or help spread the word: popped.org.uk/ad-smart-2/

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AD-Smart

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Registration is open for the British Society for Gene & Cell Therapy annual conference on 20th June! It's conveniently located at the Royal Holloway University London, and features great speakers, a BBQ, Ceilidh, and ECR events the day before. Details at: bsgct.org/annual-confe...

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Annual Conference - BSGCT

Early Bird Rates end date 25th April 2025

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Department of Pharmacology | University of Cambridge @phar.cam.ac.uk · 27/02/2025

🌟 Calling all aspiring scientists! 🌟 Are you an A-level biology student at a UK state school? Apply for the Aspiring Scientists Training Programme (ASTP). 📅 Date: 13-18th July 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/ASTP_Apply #ASTP2025 #FutureScientists #STEMopportunities #BiologyCareers

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

My group at Cambridge is seeking an experienced and motivated new member to help ensure the smooth operation of our work on obesity and neurodegenerative disease. Please circulate if you think folks in your network might be interested. Details at: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50479/

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Please help spread the word about funding for undergraduate summer research in the UK in the field of gene and cell therapy, made possible by the generous support of BSGCT. Potential supervisors can apply for this funding by 4th April. Details at: www.bsgct.org/undergraduates

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

He did such a brilliant job - congrats again Daniel!

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Thanks to @acmedsci.bsky.social for their support of young scientists, and if you are one yourself, please consider applying to the Springboard scheme

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Florian T. Merkle, PhD @florianmerkle.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

There's an exciting postdoc job opportunity with Andrew Bassett (Sanger) and Sally Cowley (Oxford) to improve complex disease-relevant cellular models derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells. Details at: sanger.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Wellco... Closing date: 02-MAR-25 Please share!

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