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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 1d

Two group leader positions available in the broader areas of RNA science, RNA technologies, and RNA medicine. Attractive packages and a great environment. Come and join us at Helmholtz RNA Würzburg, Bavaria.

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Schlundt lab @lab-nmr.bsky.social · 2d

We are hiring a PhD student!!
The project starts as early as January 2026 and is fully funded for three years.
Everyone with interest in NMR-centered structural biochemistry of nucleic acid-protein interactions in virus-infected cells, get in contact!
biochemie.uni-greifswald.de/forschung/fo...

Analytische Biochemie - Fakultät - Universität Greifswald

Universität Greifswald

biochemie.uni-greifswald.de

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for the next GBM Lunch on Oct 8th at 12:30
Speaker: Sven-Erik Behrens from Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg
Title: RNA-based plant protection
Chair : Dorothee Staiger (@staigerlab.bsky.social, Bielefeld University)
Organized by: GBM Study Group "Biochemistry of Plants"
#GBMLunch

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PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · 17d

How many PhDs does it take...

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WeigandLab @weigandlab.bsky.social · 17d

TT Lecturer position at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Deadline for application October 26th.
Please share the link:
stellenangebote.uni-marburg.de/jobposting/2...

#pharmacy #teaching

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in

stellenangebote.uni-marburg.de

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · 22d

Next GBM Lunch on Sept. 24, 2025 (12:30)! 🧬

Join us for an exciting lecture by Annemieke Aartsma-Rus @oligogirl.bsky.social (Dept. of Human Genetics, Leiden University) on
"Development of exon skipping ASO therapy".
Chair: Julia Weigand (Philips University Marburg)
#GBMLunch

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · 23d

It's #PostdocAppreciationWeek:
#Postdocs are an essential part of the German research system! Dear @gbmev.bsky.social #Postdocs: thank you for the science 🔬, the teaching 👩‍🏫, and for supporting your groups and institutions 🙌 – they wouldn’t be the same without you! 💙

GBM PIs: plz share+comment!🫶

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Stefanie Dimmeler @stefaniedimmeler.bsky.social · 25d

We are seeking postdoctoral researchers or physician-scientists who are eager to launch their careers in cardiovascular and pulmonary research within the Cluster Pulmonary Institute. Postdocs can select their host from among our excellent faculty members: cpi-online.de

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WeigandLab @weigandlab.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for an online seminar on ASO therapy, September 24th 12.30 pm
#RNAtherapeutics #Antisense
@gbmev.bsky.social @oligogirl.bsky.social

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Martin Smith @martinalexsmith.bsky.social · Aug 25

RNA is far more than a messenger.

Its structures regulate, evolve, and catalyze — carrying out functions DNA alone cannot.

But predicting #RNA structure from sequence is still extremely difficult.

In our recently published paper in @narjournal.bsky.social we present a way forward.

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are excited to announce the Otto Meyerhof Prize, awarded by #Boehringer Ingelheim and the #GBM for e𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 scientists conducting research in Germany:
- PhD no more than 8 years ago
- Nominations and self-applications
💶 €5000 prize money
📅 Deadline 30.11.25
📩 Submit to: [email protected]

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Synmikro @Uni Marburg @synmikro.bsky.social · Aug 12

Gratuliere Christof ! Sehr schön 👍🏻

ProLOEWE @proloewe.bsky.social · Aug 12

👍🏼COOL🆕Christof Wegscheid-Gerlach @cwgmr.bsky.social (Koord. d. eh.LOEWE-GLUE) übernimmt Staffelstab🧪von Prof. Stefanie Dehnen (ehem.👩🏼‍🔬bei LOEWE-MOSLA, heute Direktorin des Instituts für Nanotechnologie am KIT in Karlsruhe).Wir gratulieren dem🆕Direktor des Chemikum #Marburg!!! @unimarburg.bsky.social

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PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · Aug 10

Did you get the email I sent 😭

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · Aug 4

Upcoming Event: "From Academia to Industry – Working at Novo Nordisk A/S"
📅 Date: August 21, 2025
🕟 Time: 4:30 p.m.
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Martin Peter
🔗 Register here: gbm-online.de/de/nachwuchs...
Zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
Please share with your postdoc colleagues!

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · Aug 6

Who can apply?
Dissertations from German universities submitted within the last 2 years. Self- and supervisor nominations welcome. GBM membership not required!
ℹ️ gbm-online.de/en/news-even...
📞 Questions? 069 – 660 567-12

#Biochemistry #MolecularBiology #PhD #Award

Call for the Young Scientist Awards 2026 - Homepage of the German Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (GBM, Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie e.V.)

Applications are now open for the Bayer Pharmaceuticals PhD Prize, the GBM PhD Prize and the Otto Meyerhof Prize. Deadline: November 30, 2025

gbm-online.de

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GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie) @gbmev.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚀PhD Thesis Awards 2026!🏆

GBM honors two outstanding PhD theses with €1,500 each in biochemistry and molecular biology:
🔬 Bayer Pharmaceuticals PhD Award
🔬 GBM PhD Award

🗓️ Deadline: Nov 30, 2025

#Biochemistry #MolecularBiology #PhD #Award

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Kaiser Lab @kaiserlab.bsky.social · Jul 25

1st Workshop of the Human RNome Project - Scientific Revolution Begins in Frankfurt! #HRP2025 @goetheuni.bsky.social
10 days to go!

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Olalla Vázquez @olallalab.bsky.social · Jul 29

#PhDposition #OrganicChemistry #ChemBio - deadline 03.08 - please RT ❤️ Application online stellenangebote.uni-marburg.de/jobposting/d...

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WeigandLab @weigandlab.bsky.social · Jul 28

Remember deadline for registration today! Join us for a great meeting on all aspects of RNA.
www.rna-biochemistry.de

WeigandLab @weigandlab.bsky.social · Apr 28

Dear friends of RNA 📣
registration for the 13th meeting of the RNA Biochemistry study group is now open.
Please register at www.rna-biochemistry.de
Also register for our newsletter to receive updates from the study group and RNA meetings.

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WeigandLab @weigandlab.bsky.social · Jul 21

One week left to register at www.rna-biochemistry.de !

WeigandLab @weigandlab.bsky.social · Apr 28

Dear friends of RNA 📣
registration for the 13th meeting of the RNA Biochemistry study group is now open.
Please register at www.rna-biochemistry.de
Also register for our newsletter to receive updates from the study group and RNA meetings.

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Gabrijela Dumbović @gabrijelad.bsky.social · Mar 25

📣 Our lab is looking for a PhD student to join us in exploring RNA biology! Details in the announcement. Feel free to reach out with any questions—and please RT!

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Eva Kowalinski @kowaeva.bsky.social · Jul 17

Postdoc positions in structural biology of RNA processing complexes.

An ERC-funded position will dissect pre-mRNA processing pathways in the infective organism Trypanosoma brucei. An ANR-funded position will characterise large complexes in RNA modification.

Details: tinyurl.com/postdoc-RNA-...

Postdoc in Structural Biology of RNA processing complexes

Postdoctoral positions in structural biology of macromolecular complexes are available in the laboratory of Dr. Eva Kowalinski at the EMBL Grenoble, France. We are looking for highly motivated and amb...

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Olalla Vázquez @olallalab.bsky.social · Jul 11

Quoting #RolandLill: "Beautiful modern organic chemistry" from #ClaudiaHöbartner Such a privilege to have her brilliant science at our #MiNuSymposium25 🥰 #ChemBioLovers #ProfLife

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PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · Jul 13

A guide to academic event names

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James Saenz @jamessaenz.bsky.social · Jul 4

Hot off the press, our latest review of RNA-lipid interactions -> The secret life of RNA and lipids: "There is no life without RNA or lipids. But could there be life with only RNA and lipids?" @tcjea.bsky.social @bcube-tud.bsky.social be-tud.bsky.social

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The secret life of RNA and lipids

There is no life without RNA or lipids. But could there be life with only RNA and lipids? The discovery that RNA can catalyse reactions in addition to encoding information opened new directions for...

www.tandfonline.com

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