Jonathan Taylor
@jtimaging.bsky.social
Optical physicist tackling biomedical imaging and measurement problems with realtime computation, maths and computational imaging
Another PhD scholarship opportunity
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
: Black UK-domiciled students can apply for a James McCune Smith PhD www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...; final application deadline 31st January. Scheme includes external mentors, placements, community-building & networking opportunities.
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
: Black UK-domiciled students can apply for a James McCune Smith PhD www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...; final application deadline 31st January. Scheme includes external mentors, placements, community-building & networking opportunities.
www.gla.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Another PhD scholarship opportunity
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
: Black UK-domiciled students can apply for a James McCune Smith PhD www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...; final application deadline 31st January. Scheme includes external mentors, placements, community-building & networking opportunities.
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
: Black UK-domiciled students can apply for a James McCune Smith PhD www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...; final application deadline 31st January. Scheme includes external mentors, placements, community-building & networking opportunities.
A great opportunity to come to Glasgow for an interdisciplinary PhD, benefitting from enhanced support and stipend, and a diverse cohort of students alongside you for an inclusive, team experience for your PhD! Please share widely, and spread the word with your undergraduate students.
📣 Applications Now Open!
🌊 Dive into mission-driven interdisciplinary #STEM research with a fully funded 4-year PhD starting Sept 2026
✅ Co-create your project
✅ Enhanced stipend
✅ Cohort-based experience
✅Partner network
📅 Applicant Webinar: Nov 26
👉More info & registration: www.divein.org.uk/apply
🌊 Dive into mission-driven interdisciplinary #STEM research with a fully funded 4-year PhD starting Sept 2026
✅ Co-create your project
✅ Enhanced stipend
✅ Cohort-based experience
✅Partner network
📅 Applicant Webinar: Nov 26
👉More info & registration: www.divein.org.uk/apply
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A great opportunity to come to Glasgow for an interdisciplinary PhD, benefitting from enhanced support and stipend, and a diverse cohort of students alongside you for an inclusive, team experience for your PhD! Please share widely, and spread the word with your undergraduate students.
Big grant submitted, it's always a good sign when I'm *still* excited about the science even when the grind of the application is over 😀. I sketched this graph on my office whiteboard to explain to people the stress of when the trajectory feels like we won't get to the finish line in time!
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Big grant submitted, it's always a good sign when I'm *still* excited about the science even when the grind of the application is over 😀. I sketched this graph on my office whiteboard to explain to people the stress of when the trajectory feels like we won't get to the finish line in time!
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Did you know zebrafish share many of the same genes as humans?
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
@keckschoolusc.bsky.social
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
@keckschoolusc.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Did you know zebrafish share many of the same genes as humans?
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
@keckschoolusc.bsky.social
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
@keckschoolusc.bsky.social
One thing that always lifts my spirits as the nights draw in is the sound of the geese coming south for the winter. Such cheery, chatty birds. (Watch with sound on)
October 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
One thing that always lifts my spirits as the nights draw in is the sound of the geese coming south for the winter. Such cheery, chatty birds. (Watch with sound on)
This looks great for learning and improving your research git workflows, "Rather than simply teaching commands, the sessions explore the workflows that make them meaningful". Can connect to the talk online, so no excuses not to join!
🎓 We are pleased to share details of an upcoming hybrid series of short talks featuring #SSIFellow Hui Ling Wong, focusing on practical, research-oriented approaches to using Git. This series of 15-minute talks will run every Tue from 14 Oct to 11 Nov.
www.software.ac.uk/news/upcomin...
www.software.ac.uk/news/upcomin...
October 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This looks great for learning and improving your research git workflows, "Rather than simply teaching commands, the sessions explore the workflows that make them meaningful". Can connect to the talk online, so no excuses not to join!
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🙌 #FOM2026 takes place in Stockholm 🇸🇪 from 🗓️ March 29 to April 1, exploring the latest innovations & developments in optical microscopy. Apply for financial support - up to 10 candidates from underrepresented backgrounds will be supported. 🔬
More info🔽
www.focusonmicroscopy.org/2026-financi...
More info🔽
www.focusonmicroscopy.org/2026-financi...
October 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
🙌 #FOM2026 takes place in Stockholm 🇸🇪 from 🗓️ March 29 to April 1, exploring the latest innovations & developments in optical microscopy. Apply for financial support - up to 10 candidates from underrepresented backgrounds will be supported. 🔬
More info🔽
www.focusonmicroscopy.org/2026-financi...
More info🔽
www.focusonmicroscopy.org/2026-financi...
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🔵 The Carpentries have recently published a new version of Building Better Research Software, a lesson in The Carpentries Incubator designed to serve as a “next steps” workshop after Software Carpentry. Find out more about it and how to get involved at: www.software.ac.uk/news/calling...
September 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🔵 The Carpentries have recently published a new version of Building Better Research Software, a lesson in The Carpentries Incubator designed to serve as a “next steps” workshop after Software Carpentry. Find out more about it and how to get involved at: www.software.ac.uk/news/calling...
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🚨Publication alert🚨
My first, first-author paper is now out in @natphoton.nature.com! Our paper describes an iterative spectral unmixing algorithm and eight-channel camera-based hardware we developed enabling unmixing of low SNR live-cell data at video rates. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
My first, first-author paper is now out in @natphoton.nature.com! Our paper describes an iterative spectral unmixing algorithm and eight-channel camera-based hardware we developed enabling unmixing of low SNR live-cell data at video rates. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Multispectral live-cell imaging with uncompromised spatiotemporal resolution - Nature Photonics
A tree-like arrangement of dichroic mirrors and multiple cameras coupled with an iterative spectral unmixing algorithm enables multispectral imaging of live cells in up to eight spectral channels with...
www.nature.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🚨Publication alert🚨
My first, first-author paper is now out in @natphoton.nature.com! Our paper describes an iterative spectral unmixing algorithm and eight-channel camera-based hardware we developed enabling unmixing of low SNR live-cell data at video rates. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
My first, first-author paper is now out in @natphoton.nature.com! Our paper describes an iterative spectral unmixing algorithm and eight-channel camera-based hardware we developed enabling unmixing of low SNR live-cell data at video rates. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
This is a fantastic read. Entertaining and informative, with some great snark thrown in for good measure
eprint.iacr.org/2025/1237 Factorization using a dog! @dulwichquantum.bsky.social
Replication of Quantum Factorisation Records with an 8-bit Home Computer, an Abacus, and a Dog
This paper presents implementations that match and, where possible, exceed current quantum factorisation records using a VIC-20 8-bit home computer from 1981, an abacus, and a dog. We hope that this ...
eprint.iacr.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This is a fantastic read. Entertaining and informative, with some great snark thrown in for good measure
Does anyone have any experience with building a DIY upconversion/SHG setup to get pulsed blue out of a Ti:Sapph laser (Chameleon)? It seems like it should be fairly straightforward, but I would value any tips people have, or numbers for efficiency level you achieved. Thanks in advance!
August 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Does anyone have any experience with building a DIY upconversion/SHG setup to get pulsed blue out of a Ti:Sapph laser (Chameleon)? It seems like it should be fairly straightforward, but I would value any tips people have, or numbers for efficiency level you achieved. Thanks in advance!
A thoughtful account of why version control is essential for research software: "achieving the highest levels of insight and impact requires robust tooling and reproducibility baked into its core"; "...requires code that can handle significant complexity and can evolve" [1/3]
➡️ In our latest blog post #SSIFellow Hui Ling Wong delves deeper into how version control helps to make research more reproducible as discussed in a recent event at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Read more at www.software.ac.uk/blog/keeping...
July 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A thoughtful account of why version control is essential for research software: "achieving the highest levels of insight and impact requires robust tooling and reproducibility baked into its core"; "...requires code that can handle significant complexity and can evolve" [1/3]
I'm delighted to share the news that I've been promoted to (full) Professor. Feeling very thankful for all those who have mentored and supported me over the years, the smart and enthusiastic team I get to work with on cool science, and the colleagues who make Glasgow a great place to work.
June 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I'm delighted to share the news that I've been promoted to (full) Professor. Feeling very thankful for all those who have mentored and supported me over the years, the smart and enthusiastic team I get to work with on cool science, and the colleagues who make Glasgow a great place to work.
Some wise words on the use of GenAI in scientific activity. "...that is a tacit admission that the work is not worth being done by the scientist. [...] we’ve yielded the opportunity to think about science, discuss our practice, expand our understanding, spark new ideas and develop as researchers."
A few months ago, Nature published how-to guide for using ChatGPT to write your peer reviews in 30 minutes.
This is, of course, a horrible idea. Here’s my response with @jbakcoleman.bsky.social .
This is, of course, a horrible idea. Here’s my response with @jbakcoleman.bsky.social .
AI, peer review and the human activity of science
When researchers cede their scientific judgement to machines, we lose something important.
www.nature.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Some wise words on the use of GenAI in scientific activity. "...that is a tacit admission that the work is not worth being done by the scientist. [...] we’ve yielded the opportunity to think about science, discuss our practice, expand our understanding, spark new ideas and develop as researchers."
I'm excited to be co-organising a workshop on Imaging Forces & Mechanobiology in Living Tissues @ Imperial College London, Wed 2 July (with @noelresearchlab.bsky.social & @jvermot.bsky.social). Register here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/hakfMEbgRB by 13 Jun (limited spaces; will confirm acceptance asap)
June 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I'm excited to be co-organising a workshop on Imaging Forces & Mechanobiology in Living Tissues @ Imperial College London, Wed 2 July (with @noelresearchlab.bsky.social & @jvermot.bsky.social). Register here forms.cloud.microsoft/e/hakfMEbgRB by 13 Jun (limited spaces; will confirm acceptance asap)
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As we mark #PrideMonth, we take this moment to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and also reflect on the ongoing work to make our universities places where every member can thrive.
Thank you to colleagues for co-authoring this powerful piece on Rainbow Office Hours ➡️ gla.ac/3Zio6uv
#OneTeamUofG 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Thank you to colleagues for co-authoring this powerful piece on Rainbow Office Hours ➡️ gla.ac/3Zio6uv
#OneTeamUofG 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
June 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
As we mark #PrideMonth, we take this moment to celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and also reflect on the ongoing work to make our universities places where every member can thrive.
Thank you to colleagues for co-authoring this powerful piece on Rainbow Office Hours ➡️ gla.ac/3Zio6uv
#OneTeamUofG 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Thank you to colleagues for co-authoring this powerful piece on Rainbow Office Hours ➡️ gla.ac/3Zio6uv
#OneTeamUofG 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
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#Science Bluesky, do your thing:
We're organising the International Symposium on Mechanobiology (ISMB) 2026 in #Glasgow & we're looking for research groups in Latin America & Africa who are doing great work in #Mechanobiology or adjacent areas.
Can you indicate some names to me?
We're organising the International Symposium on Mechanobiology (ISMB) 2026 in #Glasgow & we're looking for research groups in Latin America & Africa who are doing great work in #Mechanobiology or adjacent areas.
Can you indicate some names to me?
May 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#Science Bluesky, do your thing:
We're organising the International Symposium on Mechanobiology (ISMB) 2026 in #Glasgow & we're looking for research groups in Latin America & Africa who are doing great work in #Mechanobiology or adjacent areas.
Can you indicate some names to me?
We're organising the International Symposium on Mechanobiology (ISMB) 2026 in #Glasgow & we're looking for research groups in Latin America & Africa who are doing great work in #Mechanobiology or adjacent areas.
Can you indicate some names to me?
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1. Over the past four months I've talked with many foundation directors about science philanthropy during Trump 2.0.
Two things come to the fore every time.
i) The most important they can do is maintain the pipeline of talent
ii) With the federal govt pulling out, ROI is higher now than ever.
Two things come to the fore every time.
i) The most important they can do is maintain the pipeline of talent
ii) With the federal govt pulling out, ROI is higher now than ever.
May 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
1. Over the past four months I've talked with many foundation directors about science philanthropy during Trump 2.0.
Two things come to the fore every time.
i) The most important they can do is maintain the pipeline of talent
ii) With the federal govt pulling out, ROI is higher now than ever.
Two things come to the fore every time.
i) The most important they can do is maintain the pipeline of talent
ii) With the federal govt pulling out, ROI is higher now than ever.
Fully-funded and well-supported PhD opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students here at Glasgow University: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships.... The main call for applications closed in January, but evidently 2 more places have become available - a potential open goal for a suitable applicant! [1/2]
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April 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Fully-funded and well-supported PhD opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students here at Glasgow University: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships.... The main call for applications closed in January, but evidently 2 more places have become available - a potential open goal for a suitable applicant! [1/2]
Some wise advice here about how to approach the challenges of PhD study, from the human perspective: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
You’re only human: a six-step strategy to surviving your PhD
Graduate students are not machines. Behaving like one during your programme will leave you frustrated and unfulfilled, says Gauthier Weissbart.
www.nature.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Some wise advice here about how to approach the challenges of PhD study, from the human perspective: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Wonderful meeting on Friday organised by @glasgowimaging.bsky.social , with inspiring and impressive keynote talk by @alicepyne.bsky.social and a brilliant array of ECR speakers doing cool science driven by imaging. Had some great conversations; looking forward to next year already 😀
April 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Wonderful meeting on Friday organised by @glasgowimaging.bsky.social , with inspiring and impressive keynote talk by @alicepyne.bsky.social and a brilliant array of ECR speakers doing cool science driven by imaging. Had some great conversations; looking forward to next year already 😀
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Neil Chue Hong (www.linkedin.com/in/neilchueh...) discusses SSI's £4.8M Research Software Maintenance Fund (www.software.ac.uk/news/ukri-aw...), supporting research software maintenance, and its role in software sustainability.
Listen at 🎙️ podcast.sustainoss.org/264
Listen at 🎙️ podcast.sustainoss.org/264
March 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Neil Chue Hong (www.linkedin.com/in/neilchueh...) discusses SSI's £4.8M Research Software Maintenance Fund (www.software.ac.uk/news/ukri-aw...), supporting research software maintenance, and its role in software sustainability.
Listen at 🎙️ podcast.sustainoss.org/264
Listen at 🎙️ podcast.sustainoss.org/264
This is a valuable course for UK researchers writing research code and wanting to put their practices on a more robust and open footing, and learn more about best practices in the field.
🧑🏫 The SSI is delivering a course on “Software practices for open and reproducible research” from Tuesday 1-4 April. Find out more about it at www.software.ac.uk/news/worksho...
March 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This is a valuable course for UK researchers writing research code and wanting to put their practices on a more robust and open footing, and learn more about best practices in the field.
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🧑🏫 The SSI is delivering a course on “Software practices for open and reproducible research” from Tuesday 1-4 April. Find out more about it at www.software.ac.uk/news/worksho...
March 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🧑🏫 The SSI is delivering a course on “Software practices for open and reproducible research” from Tuesday 1-4 April. Find out more about it at www.software.ac.uk/news/worksho...
One more week left to apply! Closing date 19th March
I have a postdoc position open for an experimentalist excited about using cutting-edge FLIM-FRET biophotonics technology to measure forces in beating heart tissue tinyurl.com/flim-heart. Criteria flexible, we just need somebody with good experimental skills and enthusiasm to learn. Please RT! [1/4]
Research Assistant/Associate at University of Glasgow
Discover Research Assistant/Associate jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
www.jobs.ac.uk
March 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
One more week left to apply! Closing date 19th March