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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are hiring! 2-year Postdoc in Metagenomics starting October 2026. We are looking for a highly motivated researcher with strong bioinformatics expertise in metagenomic analyses of soil and/or groundwater microbiomes and a strong publication record. 📧 aquat.geomikrobiologie@uni-jena.de

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

✨ It’s getting real! The new #MicroverseCenterJena is almost ready to open its doors. 🧫🔬 Before the official handover on Oct 5, we’re inviting friends, partners & colleagues for a first look inside! 👉 Further Information: www.microverse-cluster.de/en/events/mi...

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Microverse & Friends - Balance of the Microverse

Before the Microverse Center Jena is officially handed over in a ceremony in the afternoon, we invite our friends, partners and colleagues to join us for an exclusive sneak peek of our new research bu...

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're hiring! Join the Aquatic Geomicrobiology group as a PhD researcher to explore virus–host interactions and host range evolution in soil and groundwater using cultivation experiments, viral tagging & metagenomics. 🦠🧬 📍Jena | 🗓️ Apply by Oct 1, 2026 jobs.uni-jena.de/jobposting/2...

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Doctoral Researcher in Viral Ecology (m/f/d)

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We’re proud to congratulate our group leader Kirsten Küsel!

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Had a wonderful time in Tübingen yesterday! 🌿 Our group leader Kirsten Küsel gave a talk on “Balance of the Groundwater Microbiome” at the @cmfi.bsky.social colloquium. Thanks so much for the inspiring discussions and great exchange!

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Another exciting publication from our group this week! First comprehensive insights into viruses in groundwater microbiomes and their role in biogeochemical cycles. Congrats to @adjiep.bsky.social and the team!

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Congratulations to Alisha and Martin on the publication!

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Congratulations to Ekaterine and Martin from our group 🎉

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🎉Congrats to Beatrix on successfully defending her PhD! Her work, “Ancient carbon in sedimentary rocks drives modern groundwater microbiomes,” reveals deep links between geology and microbial life. We’re proud of your achievement and can’t wait to see where your scientific journey takes you next!🪨🧫🌿

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Building inclusive microbial communities 🌍 @adjiep.bsky.social (@kuesellab.bsky.social, @uni-jena.de & Sullivan Lab) shares how mentorship & representation can shape a more inclusive future in microbial sciences. 🎤 Meet him at the #ISME Early Career Researchers event on 21 Oct: lnkd.in/dXeyvnZK

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

🎥 Meet Dr. Johannes Zimmermann, Junior Group Leader at our Cluster. His team explores microbial metabolic interactions and life history traits. Discover how innovative models help decode microbial functions in our latest video. #MicroverseVoices #MicrobiomeResearch www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LQv...

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THREE QUESTIONS FOR ... Dr Johannes Zimmermann

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🌟 Celebrating community at the Microverse Get-Together! Big thanks to Kirsten Küsel (@kuesellab.bsky.social) & @mlakemeyer.bsky.social for inspiring us. Proud of our amazing team spirit! Looking forward to more great moments together 🚀 #MicroverseCommunity #ThankYou

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Denise Akob @deniseakob.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

@gilbertjacka.bsky.social does a karaoke version of Microbe Microbe with @lhug.bsky.social and @kuesellab.bsky.social and the 2025 AEM GRC group meet the challenge?

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

“What is feeding surface life?” 🌍 and “Are the microbes all alive?” 🦠 — Kirsten Küsel (@kuesellab.bsky.social & @uni-jena.de) sparked deep curiosity at the #MicrobialDiversity Symposium at @mblscience.bsky.social. A powerful talk on unseen life in groundwater & its global impact. #MBL2025

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CRC AquaDiva @crc-aquadiva.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🎓 After 12 years of collaboration, CRC AquaDiva concluded on June 30, 2025. What began as an ambitious vision grew into a vibrant community of researchers, partners, and supporters across disciplines and borders - Thank you everyone! #ResearchLegacy #CriticalZoneResearch 🔗 www.aquadiva.uni-jena.de

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Two of our researchers are in Helsinki this week for the Ecology of Soil Microorganisms conference — presenting their work and connecting with the global soil microbiology community. Have a great time and thank you @esmmicrobes.bsky.social‬! 🌱🦠✨ #SoilEcology #MicrobialEcology

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

It was a wonderful day. Thank you AquaDiva! 💙

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

We’re absolutely thrilled as well – heartfelt congratulations! 💙 What a fantastic achievement, driven by passion, collaboration, and vision!

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Congrats to Prof. Dr. Kirsten Küsel on being elected to the @leopoldina.org ! A strong voice in microbial ecology and driving force behind the Microverse Cluster—honored for her interdisciplinary research for the benefit of man and nature. 👏🔬 @kuesellab.bsky.social

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Balance of the Microverse @microverse.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🔬 We're hiring! Join the Aquatic Geomicrobiology group as a Postdoc to study vampiristic CPR bacteria and their host interactions using -omics and cryo-TEM. Uncover secrets of microbial parasitism! 📍Jena | 🗓️ Apply by May 22, 2025 🔗 www.microverse-cluster.de/en/career/jo... @kuesellab.bsky.social

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Our group leader is currently on a research sabbatical and recently visited the Kostka Lab in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they went on a sampling trip to Sapelo Island — a unique coastal site and long-term hub for ecological field research 🧪🌊🌿

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Kuesel Lab @kuesellab.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

💙 Thrilled to join Bluesky! 🌟 Follow us for the latest news, updates, research highlights, publications, events, and more. Looking forward to connecting!

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