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samuel mehr @mehr.nz · 13/07/2026

This is excellent from Sam Neill - good lessons for academics here as well

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 30/05/2026

While regulations.gov incorrectly lists this action as "closed for comments", you can submit your comments directly here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/OM... My response is below, but don't feel that you need to draft anything nearly so long-winded. A short statement will also be very helpful.

For the better part of a century, US science has been the envy of the world, propelled by Eisenhower-era
investment in every level of research and education, up through and including the American research
university system. The best and brightest from around the world have come to the United States to study and
work. Some stayed, bringing their exceptional talent here; others returned home, often carrying with them
professional norms, institutional ties, and democratic ideals encountered in the United States, a process that
has been a critical form of US soft power for many decades. This vibrant ecosystem of science, technology,
engineering, and medicine has led the US through its transformation from a manufacturing economy to a
technology and information economy, and ensured US prosperity and economic power up to the present day.
Our funding agencies have not only promoted the technological discoveries and medical breakthroughs that
transform our world and extend our lives, but also have been instrumental in developing the human capital
that flows into our commercial science and technology sector and generates the growth and innovation that
has given US businesses a worldwide competitive advantage.
These proposed changes to the Regulations for Federal Financial Assistance undercut all of this. By
transferring decision-making authority from scientific experts to political appointees in the grantmaking
process, we lose the competitive edge and innovative capacity provided by the most eHective research
funding system in history. The numerous provisions allowing administrators to exclude individuals and
institutions based on political litmus tests serve to squander the diverse talent available in this country,
undermine basic principles of free speech, and run counter to the very ethos of science as described by
Robert Merton in 1942.
Science costs money, and scientific research is planned out on the scale of years. When any grant can be
terminated at any time for any …

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MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology @mrclmb.ac.uk · 24/02/2026

Are you a structural biologist pushing the boundaries of molecular science with an ambitious research programme? Join our Structural Studies Division as a tenure-track Group Leader, with core funding, world-leading facilities & enthusiastic colleagues. Apply by 16 MAR www.nature.com/naturecareer...

Job opening for Research Group Leader in Structural Studies at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, focusing on macromolecular structures.

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Matthias Fellner @mfellnerlab.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

One week left to apply for the protein crystallography focused 2.5 year postdoc position in my group @otagobiochemist.bsky.social : otago.taleo.net/careersectio...

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Postdoctoral Fellow - Biochemistry

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

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Helen MC @crystallised-cricket.com · 23/01/2026

Are you a #Crystallographer and thinking about going to @iucr2026.bsky.social? Do you have a project/idea/discussion point about Crystallography outreach? Then submit an abstract by 15th Feb to MS15 'Engaging all with crystallography' event.fourwaves.com/iucr-2026/sc...

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Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography

Join Twenty-Seventh Congress and General Assembly of the International Union of Crystallography, August 11, 2026. Learn more on Fourwaves.

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We’re looking for a postdoc to join the Hendrickson lab! The project will involve dissecting the molecular mechanisms of a fascinating mobile element in our honeybee biocontrol phages. Sound like something you would be interested in? Get in touch! Details: jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...

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Research Associate / Postdoctoral Fellow - Honeybee Bacteriophages and Advanced Biotechnology - University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

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Dr Sarah Kessans @sakessans.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Our Microgravity Research Team is seeking a protein crystallographer for an exciting new role! The 2-year postdoc fellow will work on high impact protein crystallisation research bound for space. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply! jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...

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Postdoctoral Fellow - Protein Crystallisation in Microgravity - University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

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getacrystal @getacrystal.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The National Crystallization Center is hiring for two positions: a research scientist position focused on progressing our crystallization optimization projects, and a research support specialist to support operations of the Crystallization Center!

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Dr Sarah Kessans @sakessans.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

"...science loses meaning if it comes at the cost of human potential, and mentorship is, at its core, about nurturing that potential."

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Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

My team has updated our free database of POSTDOC fellowships. This database contains 286 entries. For each entry, we provide a link, short description, deadline, amount, and eligibility criteria. Download this updated and expanded database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...

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Juliet Gerrard @julietgerrard.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Majority of Government’s $231m spend on Advanced Technology Institute funded through planned research funding cuts

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Majority of Govt's $231m tech institute funded through research funding cuts

'It will be a cornerstone of our plan to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.'

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Rosie Young @rosieyoung.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Come work with me! The synchrotron is hiring a *permanent* MX beamline scientist with chemical crystallography experience. If you like crystals and fixing things, this is the job for you! 👩‍🔬🔧💎🤖 australian-nuclear.contactrh.com/jobs/12/4355...

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Beamline Scientist - MX

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Keith Trujillo @neurochicano.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

go.bsky.app/8zZNEGV Great resource to connect early career folks with more senior scientists looking to hire postdocs! 🧪

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Phil Holliger @philholliger.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

We are looking to recruit a tenure track group leader in the field of Chemical/Synthetic Biology (in the broadest sense) to lead a research program within the Division of Protein & Nucleic Acid Chemistry ( www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNW809/r... ) at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB).

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Research Group Leader in Chemical/Synthetic Biology at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...

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Craig White @craig-white.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

In about a week we (Biological Sciences @ Monash Uni in Melbourne, Australia) will be opening a search for 3 (!!!) permanent academic positions (40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service) at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. 1 Genomics, 2 Ecology. Please share, email me, DM, follow, send carrier pigeons…

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Ardem Patapoutian @ardemp.bskyverified.social · 19/06/2025

I spoke with Jade Hindmon, host of @kpbssandiego.bsky.social Midday Edition, about the consequences of the current administration’s cuts to science funding. Please share to help spread the word and raise awareness. www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...

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Nobel laureate on how Trump's cuts are hurting science

Neuroscientist, biologist and 2021 Nobel Prize winner Ardem Patapoutian joined Midday Edition to talk about how the Trump administration's effort to cut back on science spending is impacting researche...

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Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 18/05/2025

Opinion from Auckland University: This Government should be aiming to grow our investment in science in order to fulfil its own stated aim of growing our GDP.

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How to grow a deep tech economy, but for real this time

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Dr Di Cook @visnut.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Monash University has made many positions available specifically for young and early career researchers who would like to take some time away from the USA. These are case by case, not advertised. So if you are interested or know anyone interested have them get in contact with someone at Monash.

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Sebastian S. Cocioba @atinygreencell.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I got hit by some rather sudden and extreme financial hardship so if anyone is in need of remote wetlab contract research, strictly BSL1, do let me know. Currently scrambling for gigs. Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal Non-model Bioeng Custom Lab Hardware Turn Key Genetic Design Please repost for reach 💚

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM Implementation of Schedule F This is what a lot of us have been worried about. This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs. BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD... 1/n

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Dev Majumdar @devdoot.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Booker frames the crisis to American science deftly. A lot of debates to be had about the 4am metaphor, but I needed to hear someone important say this. On a loop. For maybe a week. @booker.senate.gov

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Booker: Scientists Will Go Elsewhere

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are hiring a #phage research assistant here in Christchurch to help with our phagesolutions.co.nz project. If you are looking for a rewarding job in a microbiology laboratory, please take a look! #NZLabLife jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...

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Research Assistant - Phage - University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 19/03/2025

12. Like art, music, philosophy, and literature, science is literally part of humanity's heritage. My colleagues and I have had the amazing opportunity to be part of something vastly larger than ourselves, with meaning that transcends any state, regime, or generation. They can't take that away.

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Alt NIH Bluesky 🧪 @altnih4science.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We should not let this happen to NIH. Jay Bhattacharya will tear out your NIH grants and send them to rightwing schools. He is right at the center of the rightwing effort to destroy US science— he was chosen by Republicans b/c he would do that. His Senate hearing is Wed at 10am. 1/

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Will Thomas @williamthomas.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings

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Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

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Yell In a War @jelenawoehr.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

to the plane, the pilot is tiny to the reservoir, the plane is tiny to the fire, the reservoir is tiny and still— the pilot brings the plane to the reservoir the reservoir to the fire and the fire turns we were born shouting our petitions to the bigness only one demand: let me stay a little longer

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