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Ben Engel @cellarchlab.com · 12d

EXCITING NEWS!! We're searching for a new professor colleague at the Biozentrum🇨🇭. Ideal candidates are exploring novel biological questions with structure, biophysics, or high-resolution imaging. 🧪 🧶🧬 🔬

The call closes Nov 3. Please get in touch if you would like more information. Come join us! 👩‍🔬🤓

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Rebecca Mosher @rm0sher.bsky.social · 27d

Three Associate Professor (or Professor) positions available at Oxford Biology. Come be my colleague! www.biology.ox.ac.uk/article/we-a...

We are hiring! Oxford biology has three associate professorships available as we move to new state-of-the-art facilities

www.biology.ox.ac.uk

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Sep 12

An exciting night with our 2nd Annual MBDC Alumni Networking Night. It was wonderful to reconnect and see where their paths have led and so rewarding to watch the sharing of experiences with the next generation of MBDC students. So grateful for our fantastic alumni! @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social

People networking at a restaurant in the late afternoon sun.

Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Aug 12

Congratulations Dr. Dana J. Sowa, our second PhD of the lab, and again, I'm so proud of all she has accomplished. A problem-solver and leader, wherever she lands next is going to be very lucky to have her! Thanks to her committee @gdwantibiotics.bsky.social @freudlab.bsky.social and Dr. Zhu.

Dr. Sowa at the traditional post-defense celebration, with her entry into the PhD words of wisdom book, adding "Your Science Matters".

Dr. Sowa with her examining committee, (L to R) Dr. Wright, Dr. Zhu, Dr. Freudenthal and Dr. Andres.

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Flow Genomics 🇨🇦 @flowgenomics.bsky.social · Aug 6

We're growing our team! 🧬

We're looking for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our team in building Canada's Next-Day DNA Sequencing company.

Even if you don't check all the boxes, we want to hear from you.

ca.indeed.com/job/dna-sequ...

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congratulations Dr. Warner! The lab's first PhD defense and I could not be more proud. A first-class researcher, and highly valued lab mate who has passed on her knowledge to our newer people. Thank-you for taking a risk on a new PI and I wish you all the best in your next adventure!

Dr. Monica Warner with her PhD examination committee,(LtoR): Dr. M. Miller, Dr. M. Junop, Dr. L. Burrows, Dr. M. Warner, Dr. S. Andres

Dr. Warner at the traditional post-defense celebration at the Phoenix with the book of wisdom and "substitute" PhD chalice.

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Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · May 13

🌍 The 2nd #Imaging4All call is OPEN 🎉
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.

🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? [email protected]
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Jul 30

You're not dropping balls - just prioritising what's important (like sleep for you too!). And ask for help/delegate. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

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IUCr2026 @iucr2026.bsky.social · Jul 15

July's Molecule of the Month is "Capturing Beta-Lactamase in Action" looks at serial femtosecond crystallography and X-ray free-electron lasers to celebrate the upcoming 75th Annual Meeting of the American Crystallographic Association #ACA2025

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Arinjay Banerjee @banerjeelab.ca · Jun 20

🚨 #PhD #Opportunity

We will be hiring a PhD student. #LZCI

More information about our work here: banerjeelab.ca

Interested candidates: apply using the email information on our webpage. Send:
(1) resume
(2) a one page letter of motivation to join the Banerjee Lab

Please repost. #LoveVirology

Laboratory of Zoonotic Viruses and Comparative Immunology

banerjeelab.ca

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Flow Genomics 🇨🇦 @flowgenomics.bsky.social · Jun 10

🚨 Funding opportunity for Canadian students 🚨

The first deadline for the Summer of SynBio poster competition is coming up one June 15!

Partnering with SynBio Canada, we are giving away 3 X $1000 prizes. $500 cash + $500 sequencing credits with Flow Genomics.

www.synbiocanada.org/summer-of-sy...

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · May 29

Walked across campus this morning and enjoyed the hard work of @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social groundskeeping and landscaping crew that brings us these visuals every spring!

Lilac and other flowering shrubs in bloom.

Exterior view of McMaster's MDCL building with gardens in the foreground.

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Esther Verheyen 🇨🇦 @estherverheyen.bsky.social · May 28

SFU invites applications from world renowned researchers for the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) 2026 Competition. Please see the ad to see if you qualify. In Vancouver, BC
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/a...

Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) 2026 Competition

www.sfu.ca

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Charu Kaushic @ckaushic.bsky.social · May 22

🇨🇦 Now launched! Are you a mid-career investigator working on vaccine-related research? 💉🔬

Apply for the Leadership Award for Excellence in Vaccine Research for Infectious Diseases of Epidemic Potential (2025)!

EOI deadline: July 16

🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4kpjo60

@cepi.net #NRC

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Ahilya Sawh @hilsawh.bsky.social · Apr 10

🍁🚨 WE'RE HIRING!🚨🍁 Our baby lab at the University of Toronto is expanding, many many thanks to funding from #CIHR and @hfspo.bsky.social. We are in search of a technician, postdoc, and PhD students! Further details on our website (sawhlab.netlify.app/people/), please share!

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Ravi Menon, Ph.D. @northernthrux.bsky.social · May 5

Western University is seeking applications for Canada Excellence Research Chairs. Please reach out if you are interested in Theme 2: Neuroscience. Western has extraordinary strengths in cognitive, molecular and systems neuroscience across species (rodents, NHPs, humans) uwo.ca/research/cer...

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Petya Krasteva @krastevalab.bsky.social · Apr 28

Fellow ladies in science, as part of the disappearing species of international female scientists in France and perhaps every/elsewhere, I want to bring your special attention to our institute's open call for group leaders 👩‍🔬🦠🧪🔬🤓!!! Come join me in doing some coolicious science here 🙏!

IECB Bordeaux @iecb.bsky.social · Apr 28

We are recruiting 🤩🤩🤩!!! If you are looking to establish your lab in a multidisciplinary institute with state-of-the-art facilities, horizontal structure and diverse faculty, all in a near-paradisiac city in the south-west of France, you have 6 weeks left to submit your application 🤓!!!

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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · Apr 23

Reminder to Canadian scientists who'd like to sign this open letter to party leaders to increase tricouncil funding. It has over 1800 signatures and you can still add to it (link is in the PDF). acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

Adobe Acrobat

acrobat.adobe.com

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Apr 17

Had the honour of seeing @msmacrophage.bsky.social perform this at #hamiltonfringe last year and it was outstanding! Hilarious, educational, and a masterclass in communicating science to everyone! Definitely go see if you can.

Dr. Dawn Bowdish @msmacrophage.bsky.social · Apr 17

Exciting news-my #scicomm show "The Perils of Bieng Born in the Fall" will be @toronto-fringe.bsky.social . I'll be performing 7 shows between July 2-12 at the Helen Gairdner Phelan Playhouse. Details to follow closer to show time. #TorontoFringe

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Apr 16

Fantastic visit from Dr. M. Junop @westernu.bsky.social here @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. Even better - a mini grad school reunion. Not only did I learn how to be a scientist from him, but how to run a lab with kindness, empathy, and to provide a safe space to learn from failure.

Photo of alumni and tech from the lab of Dr. M. Junop

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Apr 10

Extremely concerning, given how similar sentiments in the south have led to cancelling research with "women" or "females" in the grant. So short-sighted as research that includes and studies the "woke" often benefits all. Sorry, but research should strive to make the world better for everyone.

Science Magazine @science.org · Apr 10

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has pledged to “end the imposition of woke ideology in the allocation of federal funds for university research” should his party win the Canadian federal election on 28 April. scim.ag/3EcXKCO

In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ‘woke ideology’ in science funding

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April election

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Cécile Fradin @cecilefradin.bsky.social · Apr 10

⏰ Last call! Abstract reg. deadline for the Annual Biophysical Society of Canada Meeting is April 15! 🧬
📍 McMaster University, May 20–23
🎤 Great speakers, hands-on workshops, trainee-friendly vibes + banquet.
👉 event.fourwaves.com/bsc2025

#Biophysics #BSC2025

10th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada

Fourwaves - 10th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Canada

event.fourwaves.com

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Jim Johnson 🇨🇦 @jimjohnsonsci.bsky.social · Apr 4

www.nature.com/naturecareer... UBC LSI Job!!

Assistant Professor (tenure track) – Chromatin, Epigenetics - Vancouver, British Columbia (CA) job with The University of British Columbia (UBC) | 12837841

Assistant Professor (tenure track) - Chromatin Regulation, Genetic Regulatory Mechanisms, Epigenetics, Epigenomics

www.nature.com

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Sara N. Andres @structuresara.bsky.social · Apr 2

April Fool's was yesterday - clearly the weather mixed up the dates!

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Cezar Khursigara @cmkhursigara.bsky.social · Mar 29

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph is at it again!

Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)!

careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...

careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-A...

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