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Dylan Gee, PhD @dylanggee.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The ABCD Study at Yale is hiring a new post-baccalaureate research assistant! This is a great position to gain hands-on research experience in the field and to learn more about adolescent brain and behavioral development! 🧠 @theabcdstudy.bsky.social candlab.yale.edu/sites/defaul...
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Our department is teaming up *again* with www.marginaliascience.com for the Boston College x Marginalia conference on October 30. This FREE event creates space to share and celebrate the important science that falls outside of the mainstream. More info in the flyer!
Brightly colored flyer announcing Boston College x Marginalia Science conference on 10/30/2026. More info here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeydIgZn0V2wV-IPP3a1rh93lpuvRQ5ojxmXRQVlb9Pq0oN0g/viewform
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Our department is teaming up *again* with www.marginaliascience.com for the Boston College x Marginalia conference on October 30. This FREE event creates space to share and celebrate the important science that falls outside of the mainstream. More info in the flyer!
Brightly colored flyer announcing Boston College x Marginalia Science conference on 10/30/2026. More info here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeydIgZn0V2wV-IPP3a1rh93lpuvRQ5ojxmXRQVlb9Pq0oN0g/viewform
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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
My behavioral neuroscience lab at Northeastern is looking to recruit two new research techs! Job description and link to apply is here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
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Laboratory Technician - The Shansky Lab
About the Opportunity Job Summary The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time technician to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research. The position includes lab ma...
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Zoe McElligott @nanopharmnc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Gearing up for #WCBR2027! (Please repost!) Helpful links for submission (panels due 9/15/26, posters 10/13/26) and travel fellowships (Due 9/15/26): winterbrain.org/science-of-t... winterbrain.org/travel-fello...
Why Reserachers Choose Winter Brain, From the mouths of attendees: "Great quality science, small meeting, great location" "It was the perfect size for a meeting, with a great  networking opportunity" "The quality of the science and the networking combined with opportunity for snowboarding is very appealing"Find Your Way to Share Your Science
We are now accepting Panel, Perspective, Short Course, and Poster proposals for the 59th Winter Conference on Brain Research in Breckenridge, Colorado, January 30 – February 4, 2027.  Winter Brain seeks proposals from across different neuroscience disciplines and in different formats.

Build the Conversation: Panels
Panels have a cohesive scientific theme. Presentations that approach a theme from different experimental angles or have clinically translational themes are highly encouraged. 

Panel Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026.
Challenge the Conversation: Perspectives
Perspectives are intended to bring people in a field together to discuss and debate ideas and findings. Brief slide presentations (1–5 slides per panelist) and audience participation should be encouraged by panelists.
Perspective Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026.

Share Your Expertise: Short Courses
Short Courses introduce a topic/technique to non-experts, addressing its foundations, strengths, and limitations, with ample time for questions. Opportunities for hands-on participation are encouraged.
Short Course Proposal Deadline: September 15, 2026.

Put Your Research in the Spotlight: Posters
Share your latest research and connect directly with scientists in the Winter Brain Community through a Poster presentation.
Poster Proposal Deadline: October 13, 2026.Supporting the Next Generation of Neuroscience - Travel Fellows

The Travel Fellowships page provides information on how to apply for these junior investigator awards. The application deadline is September 15, 2026, for both Panel and Poster Travel Fellowships. In addition to Travel Fellowships, awards for best posters by junior investigators will be presented at the closing banquet. You can indicate your eligibility for a poster award when submitting your poster abstract.
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Zoe McElligott @nanopharmnc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Winter Brain enthusiasts! Please see the Important Dates below. Also on the website winterbrain.org/conference-h... we cant wait to see you at #WCBR2027
panel, short course, and perspectives deadline and the travel fellow deadline is 9/15/2026
the poster deadline is 10/13/2026
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Kate Wassum @katewassum.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We’re hiring a research technician!! We’re an inclusive team of behavioral neuroscientists trying to discover the brain circuits of learning, decision making, and habit. More info👇 wassumlab.psych.ucla.edu/join-the-lab/ Job posting: jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/11232
Photo of group of Wassum lab scientists standing in front of a fountain at UCLA.
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Caitlin Orsini @caitanne.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Positions in the lab are still open! Please consider applying to join our team here in Austin! utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/...
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Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II
Job Posting Title: Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II ---- Hiring Department: Department of Psychology ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Stat...
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Tom Kash @superkash.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Hi Folks, with @lisataxier.bsky.social moving on to open her own lab at Stony Brook, I am in the market for a new postdoctoral fellow who wants to do slice electrophysiology. We have a number of really exciting projects, translational to basic science, that are ephys focused.
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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Please share--the Shansky lab is currently recruiting at all levels to work on an NIH-funded project investigating sex differences in the neural circuits that drive defensive behaviors. The official job ad isn't yet up, but interested folks can contact me as instructed here www.shanskylab.com/join
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Join — Shansky Lab
The lab at our end-of-semester field day
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Eliza Bliss-Moreau @eblissmoreau.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
1/ New paper out today from my group, in @natneuro.nature.com, in which we review the anatomical & functional data on insula structure across species. This was a "whole lab" project led by @joeycharbonneau.bsky.social. It's been a 5 year in the making (a full 3 years in review)! rdcu.be/fyd7T
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Comparative insights into insula structure and function
Nature Neuroscience - Charbonneau et al. compare how the insula is structured and functions in humans, monkeys and rodents, revealing similarities and differences across species that are likely to...
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PNIRS @pnirs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We are saddened to share that we lost a luminary in our field yesterday. Dr. Steven Maier died suddenly with the love of his life, Linda Watkins, at his side. Dr. Maier was one of the founders and intellectual giants of our society. He was funny, creative, brilliant, and kind.
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Sad to share the news that Steve Maier died yesterday. In addition to their many scientific contributions, Steve & Linda created a lab that mentored dozens of professors, policy makers and industry leaders. Those folks shaped me & I'm grateful to be in a position to pay it forward. 💔s to the MW fam.
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Black In Neuro @blackinneuro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📣 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 📣 Our 7th annual #BlackInNeuroWeek is coming soon 🧠 From July 27th to August 2nd, we have an ✨AMAZING✨ week of events planned for you all, free and open to the public 🤗 Don’t miss out! Register for #BINW26 here ⤵️ events.zoom.us/ev/AgaErvpe_... #BlackInSTEM #Neuroskyence 🧪
A cream-colored flyer for Black In Neuro Week registration. An arch shape in the middle of the flyer, from top to bottom has black text reading “a reimagined future”, orange text reading, “Black In Neuro Week”,  yellow text reading “2026”, pale blue text reading “July 27-Aug 2”, and orange text reading “Registration is Live!”

The arch shape has rays emerging from it in a beautiful “retro” palate of blues, oranges, yellows, and creams.

The Black In Neuro logo is in the center of the flyer and the bottom left.
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Dr. Jennifer Honeycutt @jennifer-honeycutt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
We’re hiring a Lab Instructor!! careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/178...
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Laboratory Instructor - Neuroscience
Bowdoin College has a full-time, academic year, benefits-eligible Laboratory Instructor position available beginning the fall semester of 2026. The Neuroscience program is looking for an enthusiastic,...
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Zoe McElligott @nanopharmnc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
#WCBR enthusiasts! We are soliciting nominations for Pioneer Awards for #WCBR2027! Please nominate with gusto here: t.e2ma.net/click/mm16lo... please repost also!
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turrigiano.bsky.social @turrigiano.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Amazing job opportunity at Brandeis - we are looking for a new manager of our Light Microscopy Facility! Cool instruments, a great community to work with, lots of opportunities for growth - please circulate! brandeis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/j...
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Light Microscopy Facility Manager
The main purpose of this job is to bring cutting-edge light microscopy research approaches to Brandeis researchers and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Brandeis light microscopy facility. The ...
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Grateful to have this out and for #NIMH funding to make the work happen.
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Will Giardino @willgiardino.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Giardino Lab at Stanford is hiring a full-time post-bacc Research Assistant! If you know someone who is passionate about research and want to work at the intersection of stress, addiction, and sleep/wake neurobiology, have them apply here. careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/life-sc...
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Dr. Cate Peña @cate-cholamine.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I’m recruiting a new lab manger! Please pass on to anyone who might be interested, and have them reach out to me once they’ve applied. Photo proof of awesome lab to join research-princeton.icims.com/jobs/21793/r...
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Zoe McElligott @nanopharmnc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I am looking for a new reserach technician. This is an entry level position ideal for a graudating senior. Please re-post and send candidates my way! zoemce@email.unc.edu
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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 14/04/2026
Teach neuroscience to undergraduates? Check out our "Implementing Open Neuroscience Teaching Tools" workshop! Join us on July 19 at North Central College to get hands-on practice with inquiry-based activities using real #OpenScience resources. 🔗 bit.ly/46A5j15 🧠📈 #iteachbio
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GRC Frontal Cortex @grc-frontal-cortex.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Frontal Cortex Peeps: The full program for the 2026 GRC Frontal Cortex is now available! Applications are due July 12, 2026 - don't delay! Spots are starting to fill up! Check out the complete program and register here --> www.grc.org/frontal-cort...
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2026 Frontal Cortex Conference GRC
The 2026 Gordon Research Conference on Frontal Cortex will be held in Holderness, New Hampshire. Apply today to reserve your spot.
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Tom Kash @superkash.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Our NIAAA funded Post-DoctT32 has received its NoA (non competing renewal). Are you looking for a post-doc and interested in joining our amazing center? If so, reach out! Here is a convenient form that you can use to upload CV and a cover letter! unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Steve W. C. Chang @stevewcchang.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
We will be accepting symposium proposals for the 2026 S4SN meeting (8/23-8/26 in Montreal, CANADA) until March 31st! Propose exciting social neuroscience symposium ideas! 👇👇 www.s4sn.org/s4sn2026
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2026 Annual Meeting of the Society for Social Neuroscience — S4SN
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Jeremy Day @daylab.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
UAB is recruiting neuroscience faculty at two different levels - come join our vibrant neuroscience community!
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Society for Social Neuroscience (S4SN) @s4sn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
✨ EARLY CAREER AWARD nominations are open! ✨ This award recognizes the formation of new approaches or paradigms within the field of social neuroscience, and/or the development or advancement of research that cuts across multiple fields of neuroscience to understand social cognition & behavior. 🏆
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Yael @yaelniv.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Are you a junior faculty member interested in spending 2-4 weeks at Princeton Psych? Please apply for our Microsabbatical program! It’s a fully funded visit for professional development and creating long-term collaborations. psych.princeton.edu/diversity/mi...
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Microsabbaticals at Princeton Psychology
Microsabbaticals at Princeton Psychology provide a several-week-long visit to our department for early-career faculty. The program focuses on early-career scholars who would benefit from interactions ...
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GRC Frontal Cortex @grc-frontal-cortex.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Calling all PFC and PFC-adjacent neuroscientists--registration for the GRC Frontal Cortex - "Frontal Cortex in Function, Dysfunction, & Therapies" is open! Check out the amazing lineup of speakers for this year's program, feat. keynotes by Geoff Schoenbaum & Helen Mayberg www.grc.org/frontal-cort...
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Abby Polter @ampolter.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
First of a few postings for jobs in my lab-we are hiring an entry level technician! www.gwu.jobs/postings/124...
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Research Assistant
This Research Assistant position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with...
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BC Psych & Neuro @bcpsychneuro.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
A 2025 paper by Yu Zhu, Aidas Aglinskas, and Stefano Anzellotti has been featured on the BC News website. Anzellotti was interviewed for the article, describing how their method, DeepCor, greatly outperforms conventional denoising techniques for fMRI data. Read article: www.bc.edu/content/bc-w...
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Removing ‘noise’ from MRI images
New AI-assisted method developed by BC researchers outperforms previous approaches by 200 percent
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Abby Polter @ampolter.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Heads up I will be hiring a postdoc and some techs in the new year! Lots of ephys and fiber photometry. If you've got soon to graduate PhD students or undergrads, send 'em my way!
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BC Psych & Neuro @bcpsychneuro.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
🚨ATTENTION🚨 The Department of Psychology & Neuroscience is looking for a Visiting Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience! Details: - 3-2 teaching load - Competitive compensation - Broad area of expertise Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/178919 Email johnpc@bc.edu with questions!
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
My (awesome) department @bcpsychneuro.bsky.social is looking for a Visiting Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience. 3-2 teaching load and competetive compensation. Area of expertise is broad. Apply here. Email me with questions! apply.interfolio.com/178919 Please RT #Neuroskyence
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turrigiano.bsky.social @turrigiano.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Re-upping this - Neuropeeps! We have a TT Job in my wonderful department at Brandeis! First consideration to applications received by Dec 15 (but why wait?) www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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Assistant Professor in Biology and Neuroscience Program - Waltham, Massachusetts (US) job with Brandeis University | 12848464
The Department of Biology and the Program in Neuroscience at Brandeis University invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor positio...
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Dr. Becca @docbecca.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Attn all human MRI/fMRI folks! The Dept of Psychology at Northeastern University is hiring a new Director of the NU Biomedical Imaging Center at the level of Associate or Full Professor. Bonus: you'll have the best Chair EVER 😉 Full ad here: northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/...
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Associate Professor/Professor and Director, Northeastern University Biomedical Imaging Center
About the Opportunity About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research (R1) university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experi...
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Tom Kash @superkash.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🧠 We're hiring! 🧠 Are you passionate about neuroscience and education? Join our faculty at UNC Chapel Hill to inspire and teach the next generation of neuroscientists. Apply now: 🔗​​https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/308455 #Neuroscience #TeachingJobs #AcademicJobs #HigherEd
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Sofiya Hupalo @sofiyahupalo.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
NIH grant applicants: October and November grant application submission *deadlines* will be rescheduled (🤯). Specific dates TBD. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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NOT-OD-26-005: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Interim Guidance on Reopening of NIH Extramural Activities NOT-OD-26-005. NIH
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Stories of WiN @storiesofwin.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Applying for faculty jobs this cycle? Check out our latest special episode! @moeneuro.bsky.social and @drnancypadilla.bsky.social discuss when to apply, important considerations when preparing applications, and more! Listen below! www.storiesofwin.org/profiles/202... #AcademicBluesky #NeuroJobs
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Applying to faculty jobs 101 — Stories of WiN
This episode features Dr. Monique Smith (Assistant Professor, UCSD) discussing faculty job applications with host Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano.
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Excited to have this out! Combined effort from postdoc Eileen Chun and (former) PhD student Anthony Djerdjaj.
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Malu Murugan @malu-murugan.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Come be my colleague! Lots of exciting science, fantastic students and supportive colleagues. Emory University Biology Department tenure-track assistant professor position in neuroscience. share.google/945Jko4W1MTA.... Please feel free to retweet and share widely.
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Emory University Biology Department tenure-track assistant professor position in neuroscience - Atlanta, Georgia job with malia.escobar@emory.edu | 675335
Candidate uses experimental approaches to examine any aspect of neural function, including molecular, cellular, systems, or developmental neuroscience
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
There is one more super Swedish beautiful buff blonde boating babe in heaven. After almost 20 years coping with cancer you can now rest my friend. Your laugh, song and welcome will always be with me. 🫶 Liesl.
John and Liesl in 2023 sharing a laugh by the lakeJohn and Liesl in 1999 smiling and looking at the camera
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Biological Psychiatry @biologicalpsych.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
The Biological Psychiatry family of journals is now officially on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest research in psychiatric neuroscience, cognitive neuroimaging, and global open science from our three leading journals.
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Keri Martinowich @martinowk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
We have several positions open at various levels (Research Assistant, Research Associate, Postdoctoral Fellow) across our highly interactive teams in the Division of Translational Neuroscience 🧠🔬🧪 @lieberinstitute.bsky.social www.libd.org/careers/ Links to individual positions in the thread below.
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Careers at LIBD | Medical Research Jobs | Lieber Institute
View our career opportunities with Lieber Institute for Brain Development including investigators, medical research jobs, scientists, & lab techs
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Watching the Lilith fair documentary. Regretting never seeing this when it was live. Loving the leadership of these amazing women. Crying for all kinds to of reasons.
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Mara Breen @mbreen.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Mount Holyoke College in lovely western Massachusetts is hiring a tenure-track neuroscientist. Amazing students and fantastic faculty support - please share! mtholyoke.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
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Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Behavior
Job no: R-0000002388 Position Title: Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Behavior Work Type: Faculty Full time In-Person Start Date: 07/01/2026 Job Description: The Department of Neuroscience and ...
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
(Whispers to self) Just keep putting good stuff out. Treat people the best you can. Seek understanding. Sleep.
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Job opportunity with Caroline Smith at BC please repost!
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John Christianson @jcbc.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
I know there are more important hills but Antman is super stupid.
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Peter Rebeiro, PhD, MHS @prebeiro.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
For your information… Google Sheet to track grad admissions pauses and hiring freezes: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Another tracking #NIH and #NSF grant terminations: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... (From LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/kedryn...) #AcademicSky #PhDchat #EpiSky #MedSky
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Kedryn Berrian on LinkedIn: Rescinded NIH & NSF Grants
If you haven't come across these Google Sheets that have been circulating, here's a quick update: Researchers on Bluesky have collaboratively created a Google…
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