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Kristen Funk, PhD

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Neuroimmunologist at University of North Carolina at Charlotte studying post-infectious dysfunction in the aging brain

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John Lukens @lukensjohnr.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
2027 Neuroimmune Gordon Research Conference - Jan 24-29, 2027👇 www.grc.org/neuroimmune-...
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Very excited to share our preprint posted to BioRxiv from my first PhD student, Britanie Blackhurst! Our results show that CD8+ T cells cause interstrand crosslinking DNA damage in neurons, which may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Check it out below!
Graphical abstract depicting viral infection in the brain and CD8+ T cells interacting with neurons. In the neuronal nucleus there is interstrand crosslinking DNA damage, which was detected by comet assay, gene expression, and immunocytochemistry.
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Axel Montagne @axelmontagne.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🚨 PhD Programme – Vascular Dementia Research New 4-year PhD funded by BHF & UK DRI on vascular mechanisms in dementia. Training across UCL, Oxford, Leicester & Edinburgh with lab rotations. 📅 Deadline: 14 April 🎓 Start: Sept 2026 Apply: CV + statement + 2 refs → neurophd@ucl.ac.uk Please share!
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Denise Fitzgerald @deefitzgerald.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🚨Job alert - please share🚨 Senior Research Fellow (Programme Manager, Neuroimmunology), Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ireland. my.corehr.com/pls/trrecrui... Are you an experienced researcher keen for a unique challenge? Want to help set up and lead a new neuroimmunology research team/lab in TCD...
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Journal of Neuroimmunology @jnijournal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Soluble c-Met ↑ in CSF & plasma, CSF c-Met links to NfL/GFAP, plasma ADAM10 ↓. Suggests compartment-specific c-Met shedding in early MS. #MultipleSclerosis #Biomarkers #Neuroinflammation Check the paper👇: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Soluble c-Met correlates with NfL and GFAP levels in the CSF of patients with multiple sclerosis
The hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/c-Met pathway plays an important role in several inflammatory conditions, regulating phenotypic plasticity within b…
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Journal of Neuroimmunology @jnijournal.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🧠👶🏻 Upcoming release of a special issue dedicated to Pediatric Neuroimmunology. Call for paper, check details below and submit your work: sciencedirect.com/special-issue/…
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Journal of Neuroimmunology @jnijournal.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🧠🦠 Open Call: Gut–Brain Axis Special Issue Exploring microbiome and CNS communication & translational insights. Submit your work 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu... #GutBrainAxis #Microbiome #CallForPapers
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Journal of Neuroimmunology | Gut-brain axis | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
The bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system—the gut–brain axis—has emerged as a dynamic area of biomedical research with profound implications for...
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Nature Neuroscience @natneuro.nature.com · 17/02/2026
🚨We're hiring a new editor!🚨 We're especially looking for someone with expertise in neurodegeneration and cellular/molecular neuroscience. Must have a Ph.D. and be able to work from Madrid, Shanghai, or Pune. Deadline to apply is March 9. springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...
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Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience
Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience Locations: Madrid, Shanghai and Pune Application Deadline: March, 9th 2026 candidates will be considered as they apply About Springer Nature ...
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Sandro Da Mesquita @da-mesquita.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The Da Mesquita lab at Mayo Clinic (www.mayo.edu/research/lab...) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on projects investigating the role(s) of the meningeal lymphatic vasculature in models of neurodegenerative diseases. Please spread the word and contact me in case you are interested! 😃
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I'm very proud to share a new pre-print in collaboration with a talented, recent bioinformatics PhD, Katie Jensen. We found increased nucleotide variants in RNA transcripts of Alzheimer's disease patients using a new bioinformatics pipeline. Check it out on BioRxiv www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Apply by 1/31 for the Neurotech Justice Accelerator 2026 Internship Program. This paid internship provides structured research training, hands-on mentorship, and professional development opportunities at the intersection of neuroscience and society. ➡️ on.dana.org/4qnwKDa #neurosociety #neurosky
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Christina Stallings @stallingslab.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We are hiring new faculty!! Come join our amazing community in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine! The deadline for applications is 2/21, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Deta...
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Our SOP is to grow in DMEM
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Andy Truman PhD @trumanlab.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
We are looking for talented graduate students to join our group for Fall 2026 studying the role and regulation of Hsp70 PTMs! If you are interested please check out www.trumanlab.org
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Cancer Research Laboratory | Trumanlab | UNC Charlotte | United States
The Trumanlab at UNC Charlotte incorporates protein biochemistry, molecular biology, proteomics, systems biology, bacterial and yeast genetics as well as cell culture technologies to identify novel an...
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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
🚨ATTENTION EARLY CAREER VIROLOGISTS🚨 We have a webinar on how to get a faculty position! Hear from Jean Lim, @drsprggs.bsky.social and @tylernstarr.bsky.social. Check your email for registration link and form to submit questions in advance.
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Stephen T Yeung, PhD 🏳️‍🌈 @yeungadventures.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
#Immunologist interested in Public Policy? #SciencePolicy? Federal Legislative Actions? Advocate for Science Funding?Apply to the @aai.org Public Policy Fellows Program (PPFP). A year long program to learn about Science Policy & advocate for #Science to our lawmakers! Also making life long friends!
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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 05/12/2025
Applications are open for our Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain in the San Juan Islands! 🧠💻 Perfect for PhD students and postdocs interested in developing their computational neuroscience skillsets. More info: alleninstitute.org/events/summer-wo…
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Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain 2026
The Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain is an intensive, project-based residential course with a focus on the neurobiology of sensory processing, coding, and neural population dynamics.
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Rodrigo Pérez Ortega @rpocisv.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
🧪 ✏️Apply for the 2026 Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship with @science.org! 🧪 ✏️ This could be for you if you're a student from a community historically underrepresented in #journalism who's interested in in covering science for general audiences: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...
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HHMI @hhmi-science.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Calling all rising juniors & seniors: Interested in biological or biomedical research? Applications for our ’26 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program are now open! Nine weeks, hands-on research, & mentorship from some of the nation’s top scientists — learn more: bit.ly/CechFellows
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Summer Undergraduate Research Experience | HHMI
The Cech Fellows Program is a paid, nine-week summer research experience empowering the next generation of scientific leaders.
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Axel Montagne @axelmontagne.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Exciting PhD opportunity in beautiful Edinburgh: discover how ageing and vascular dementia biology maps onto neuroimaging signals. Using cutting-edge spatial transcriptomics + a new TSPO PET ligand, this project probes the immune-vascular mechanisms driving white matter decline. shorturl.at/8fMmA
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EASTBIO Transcriptomic signatures underlying neuroimaging white matter inflammation and abnormalities in the ageing brain at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - EASTBIO Transcriptomic signatures underlying neuroimaging white matter inflammation and abnormalities in the ageing brain at University of Edinburgh, listed on FindAPhD.com
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
I'm happy to answer any questions about the Department or the University!
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Assistant Professor position posted for my Department, Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte! Current research foci: Immunology, Microbiology, Virology; Biomolecular Function; Proteostasis; Genome Integrity; Epigenome Regulation; Cancer; Environmental Risks. jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/65141
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Assistant Professor
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or related fields.Candidates are expected to document expertise in their specialty by a record of postdoctoral training, peer reviewed publ...
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International Brain Research Organization @ibroorg.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
🏆 Among 40 talented students from around the world, who will be the next Brain Bee Champion? The #IBB World Championship 2025 is taking place now between 7 and 12 November with online tests, workshops & a live judging session. Best of luck to all the contestants! ibro.org/event/2025-i...
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Society for Neuroscience @sfn.org · 07/10/2025
The Neuroscience Scholars Program (NSP) has expanded eligibility! NSP is now open to all trainees meeting the eligibility criteria. Applications are now open! Join a supportive network dedicated to your success. Learn more & apply by October 21. 🔗 vist.ly/49kbu #neurosky
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Anne West @ennatsew.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
The Anne West lab at Duke is hiring a postdoc to work on nuclear cell biology in neurogenesis. Please help me spread the word! Applications to west@neuro.duke.edu.
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Meredith Wadman @meredithwadman.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Well, this makes it real: I'm retiring in September and this is the just-posted job listing for my replacement. @Science.org is a fabulous place to work, so @sciencewriters.org, apply here! recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...
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Rita Strack @ritastrack.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Come work at Nature Methods! A dream job. I know from experience 😄
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saligramalab.bsky.social @saligramalab.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
#posting this again if any #postdoc candidates are interested in digging deep into #TCR #Crossreactivity #Tcell functional studies in #autoimmunity and #cancer -please contact me!
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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Apply to the Dana Foundation's Professional Development Awards by July 27! Trainees can request up to $5,000 for a conference, workshop, coursework, or other interdisciplinary activity that furthers their training in neuroscience and society. 🔗 on.dana.org/professional... #neurosociety #neurosky
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Daniel L. Barber, PhD @danbarberphd.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
We are looking for post-docs interested in studying T cell responses to M. tuberculosis infection…especially basic T cell immunologists who are interested in learning to work with BSL3 pathogens. The NIH intramural program is an amazing place to train!
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I have been awarded a pre-tenure teaching release for Fall 2025, and I would love to use the time to visit other faculty! As you prepare your upcoming seminar schedule, if you would like to hear about our work on aging, neuroimmunology, and viral infections, please reach out!
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Dimitrios Davalos & Lab @davalos.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Why do the brain’s professional phagocytes stop clearing amyloid in Alzheimer’s disease? Can we restore microglial superpowers & rescue dying neurons in AD? YES, by stopping DGAT2-mediated lipid droplet formation! Checkout our latest manuscript @cp-immunity.bsky.social 👇🏼 www.cell.com/immunity/abs...
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Amyloid-β induces lipid droplet-mediated microglial dysfunction via the enzyme DGAT2 in Alzheimer’s disease
Why microglia stop reducing amyloid deposits from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brains is unknown. Prakash, Manchanda, et al. show that microglia increase their lipid droplets and lose their phagocytic cap...
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Charleston Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (CCAD) @the-ccad.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Nominate a deserving early-career investigator today for a chance to compete for a $100,000, 2-year grant! Support the next generation of Alzheimer’s researchers. Nominate ➡️ airtable.com/appjJE7FUGZY... #CCAD2026 #AlzheimersResearch #EarlyCareerScientists #ResearchFunding
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Immunity @cp-immunity.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Online now: Online now: The kinase RIPK3 promotes neuronal survival by suppressing excitatory neurotransmission during central nervous system viral infection
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The kinase RIPK3 promotes neuronal survival by suppressing excitatory neurotransmission during central nervous system viral infection
How innate immune signaling within neurons influences neurotransmission remains poorly understood. Estevez et al. show that the necroptotic kinase RIPK3 promotes neuronal survival during viral infections of the central nervous system by engaging a…
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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 18/02/2025
We're now hiring for a Director of our Center for Data-Driven Discovery. The ideal candidate will spearhead efforts to create new methods for representing, analyzing, and interpreting large-scale biological data. Learn more and apply: alleninstitute.org/careers/jobs... #compneuro
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We are working to solve the biggest mysteries in bioscience.
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
But the politics leading to the gutting of the NIH, the NSF, and academic research are going to destroy any chance of that research fulfilling its potential. My heart is extra heavy today. Forgive my sad rant. It's been a rough couple of weeks.
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Unfortunately liver melanoma generally doesn't respond to traditional chemotherapy or immunotherapy. But the next game-changing therapy for cancer, for Alzheimer's disease, for the next pandemic-inducing infectious disease could be in a basic science lab right now.
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Scientific research has improved the prognosis for so many diseases, including cancers. Immunotherapies are a shining example of basic science-turned-game changing therapy for cancer, and likely other diseases.
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
My aunt died today from melanoma that spread to her liver. I could tell you what a wonderful person she was and how much her family will miss her. But i would be remiss to leave out that this is particularly painful in the wake of the devastating attacks on the NIH and biomedical research.
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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 23/01/2025
Less than a week to apply for the Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain! 🐋🧠🌊 Apply by Feb. 1 to join us for this intensive, project-based residential course in the beautiful San Juan Islands. 🔗 alleninstitute.org/events/summe... 🧠📈
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Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain 2025
The Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain is an intensive, project-based residential course with a focus on the neurobiology of sensory processing, coding, and neural population dynamics.
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Dana Foundation @danafoundation.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Are you a graduate student or postdoc and have an idea for an interdisciplinary research project related to neuroscience and society? Apply for a Trainee Research Awards by March 14 to receive up to $15,000. 🔗 on.dana.org/trainee-rese... #neurosociety #fundingopportunity #trainee
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Bruce Lamb @btlamb.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Only 5 days left to apply for the 2025 Medical Neuroscience Undergraduate Summer Research program! Come join us for an incredible neuroscience research experience in the fun city of Indianapolis! medicine.iu.edu/research-cen....
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Medical Neuroscience Undergraduate Summer Research | Stark Neurosciences Research Institute | IU School of MedicineIndiana University School of MedicineContact UsFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterIndian...
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I-75 Scientist @flscitriguy.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The UF Summer Neuroscience Internship Program is celebrating its 10th class this summer. It’s a great paid opportunity for undergraduate students interested in pursuing a neuroscience PhD. Applications are open now (due by Feb 1st) 🧪 neuroscience.ufl.edu/training/htt...
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Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP) » Department of Neuroscience » College of Medicine » University of Florida
What is SNIP? The University of Florida (UF) Summer Neuroscience Internship Program (SNIP) aims to support undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds who seek to pursue doctoral (Ph.D.) training ...
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Nature Neuroscience @natneuro.nature.com · 18/12/2024
We're hiring! We're recruting an editor with expertise in computational, systems, or cognitive neuroscience. Must have a PhD and be able to work in the US, Berlin, or Shanghai. Application due Jan. 6. springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...
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Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience
Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience Location: New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia or Berlin Application Deadline: January 6, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature ope...
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Science Magazine @science.org · 17/12/2024
Breaking news: A 2020 paper that sparked widespread enthusiasm for hydroxychloroquine as a #COVID19 treatment has been retracted, following campaigning by scientists who alleged the research contained major scientific flaws and may have breached ethics regulations. scim.ag/4iR9bQ6
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Infamous paper that popularized unproven COVID-19 treatment finally retracted
Study on hydroxychloroquine by Didier Raoult and colleagues gets pulled on ethical and scientific grounds
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allen institute @alleninstitute.org · 16/12/2024
🚨 Summer Internship and Postbaccalaureate positions are now posted and open for application! 🚨 Please share with your network, especially students and recent grads with unconventional backgrounds and journeys. The last day to apply is Jan. 7, 2025. alleninstitute.org/careers/inte...
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Students and early-career professionals in lab research, biology, neuroscience, immunology, and others should apply for our internships and fellowships.
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Shraddha Chakradhar @scchak.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
🚨 Just about a month left to get your application in for this 11-week PAID opportunity with @science.org this summer! Budding science journalists, take a look at our requirements and if you fit the bill + are interested, please apply 👇🏽!
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Andy Truman PhD @trumanlab.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
The Proteostasis Group at UNCC are excited to announce the Rising Stars in Proteostasis seminar series! This is open to postdoctoral researchers in the US. We have funds to pay for travel costs. If you are interested, please complete the google form here:https://forms.gle/b6ZTPfw5WMaqb7H18
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Tajie Harris @tajieharris.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Deadline extended! We are still accepting applications for a postdoc preview event at UVA until December 15th. If you are currently looking for a postdoc position that focuses on neuroimmunology or glia research, please apply! med.virginia.edu/big/big-post...
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BIG Postdoc Preview - Center for Brain Immunology and Glia (BIG)
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Kristen Funk, PhD @kristenefunk.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The Department of Biological Sciences at UNC Charlotte has openings for 2 full-time teaching-track faculty members. One is geared towards Anatomy and Physiology and the other is geared towards Ecology. Check them out here! jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/60049 jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/60051
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The applicant will possess a M.S. or Ph.D. in an area of the Biological Sciences or related discipline, a demonstrated history of employing best practices in classroom pedagogy, and a strong commitmen...
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