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Sarah Svensson

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Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (the Institute formerly known as Pasteur and Shanghai Institute of Immunity and Infection) Vibrio, Campy, Helicobacter, sRNAs & reverse ecology 🇨🇦

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Sarah Svensson @campy-bara.bsky.social · Jun 30

Happy to share the preprint from here in Shanghai, together with @danielfalush.bsky.social, as well as with team Zhizhou Jia, Huqi Wen, and Zhe Xie!

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Evolution of hunt, kill, devour in a Vibrio ecospecies

Bacterial ecospecies are a recently recognized genetic structure that is hypothesized to arise by complex adaptation to a new niche. Using coadaptation analysis as a foundation for laboratory experime...

www.biorxiv.org

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Kiseok (Keith) Lee @kiseokmicro.bsky.social · 2h

Ohio State microbiology department is hiring assistant professor of Microbiome science (due Nov 6). It's an amazing department please apply!! (I would apply if I had more pubs haha...)

jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/675478/a...

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Sarah Svensson @campy-bara.bsky.social · 3h

#RNAsky 😂

Sarah Svensson @campy-bara.bsky.social · 3h

“Under the conditions examined, we detected base-pairing and repression of SgrS by Spot 42, while SpfP stood by, ready to inhibit CRP to prevent further activation of the repressor”

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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 6h

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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Zeynep Baharoglu @zeynepbaharoglu.bsky.social · 13h

Happy to share our new review in Royal Society Open Biology 🎉
tRNA-modifying enzymes in bacterial stress adaptation:
How tRNA mods rewire translation under oxidative + antibiotic stress (MoTTs, moonlighting, therapy angles).
Read: doi.org/10.1098/rsob...
#RNAsky #microsky #AMR #RNAmodifications

tRNA-modifying enzymes in bacterial stress adaptation | Open Biology

Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) and their modifications are central to bacterial translation and physiology, yet their roles in stress adaptation remain underexplored. While extensively studied in eukaryotes, a...

doi.org

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Julia Frunzke @frunzkelab.bsky.social · 21h

Please RT:
We have an opening for a junior group leader position in „Phage Biology & Biotechnology“.
www.fz-juelich.de/de/karriere/...

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact me via email for further details.

@spp2330.bsky.social; @mibinet.bsky.social

Junior Group Leader - Phage Biology & Biotechnology

As a leading research institution for microbial biotechnology the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1, https://www.fz-juelich.de/de/ibg/ibg-1 ) at the Forschungszentrum Jülich foc...

www.fz-juelich.de

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Vaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 1d

Reposting, submit soon!

Vaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 15d

🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...

Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper

We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine. 1) Fundamental researc...

www.linkedin.com

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Victor de Lorenzo (CNB, Madrid) @vdlorenzo.bsky.social · 1d

Université Grenoble Alpes opens a full professorship in microbiology in 2026. The selected candidate will develop their research program on quantitative approaches in microbiology in the Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire de Physique. More info: liphy.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/en/join-us/r...

Professorship (tenure) in 'Quantitative approaches in microbiology' (CNU Sections 64/65) | LIPhy - Université Grenoble Alpes

liphy.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr

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Alan McNally @alanmcn1.bsky.social · 1d

After being with the journal since its very inception, the time has come for me to step back from Microbial Genomics. This is a wonderful opportunity to have a leadership role in one of the leading journals for microbial genomics research

microbiologysociety.org/news/society...

<i>Microbial Genomics </i> Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Call for Expressions of interest

microbiologysociety.org

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Nature @nature.com · 2d

Obituary: Jane Goodall (1934-2025) Pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists

go.nature.com/48aWjRU

Jane Goodall obituary: pioneer primatologist who inspired generations of scientists

She was a tireless advocate for conservation, the welfare of captive chimpanzees and the protection of habitats.

go.nature.com

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Mathieu Quesnel-Vallières @rna-ken.bsky.social · 5d

Open rank tenure-track position in comp bio at the University of Montreal. Great environment, great position. @futurepislack.bsky.social

medecine.umontreal.ca/wp-content/u...

medecine.umontreal.ca

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Shabaana Khader @khadershabaana.bsky.social · 3d

UChicago Microbiology is searching for tenured or tenure-track faculty working in host-pathogens interactions, viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and emerging infectious diseases. Come join our vibrant Department! microbiology.uchicago.edu
Apply here apply.interfolio.com/174404

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apply.interfolio.com

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Sarah Svensson @campy-bara.bsky.social · 3d

Your micronauts would be well suited for a Molassodon safari:

www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Evolution of hunt, kill, devour in a Vibrio ecospecies

Bacterial ecospecies are a recently recognized genetic structure that is hypothesized to arise by complex adaptation to a new niche. Coadaptation within the “Molassodon” ecospecies of Vibrio parahaemo...

www.biorxiv.org

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Amelia Randich @ameliarandich.bsky.social · 7d

Interested in a tenure track position teaching and doing research with undergrads at a PUI? We are looking for a broadly-defined microbiologist who can teach Med Micro and Immunology. Apply at universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/8308. Pls share widely to feeds (& on twitter if you still tweet)! 🦠

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 4d

UMass Boston seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in microbial ecology, starting September 1, 2026. Apply by December 1, 2025. Details: http://www.umb.edu/academics/csm/biology #job

Biology - UMass Boston

www.umb.edu

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Erin Green @erinrgreen.bsky.social · 4d

Job alert ‼️ UChicago Micro is hiring! Open to tenured/tenure track faculty at all levels in any area of microbiology. Come join our amazing and growing department. apply.interfolio.com/174404

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Jörg Stülke @joergstuelke.bsky.social · 4d

Identification of genetic interactions in Bacillus subtilis cell division. Congratulations, Byoung-Mo Koo, Carol Gross, and all involved!
@cp-cellsystems.bsky.social #subtiwiki

www.cell.com/cell-systems...

Comprehensive genetic interaction analysis of the Bacillus subtilis envelope using double-CRISPRi

Koo et al. apply genome-scale double-CRISPRi to map cell envelope gene interactions in Bacillus subtilis, revealing >1,000 genetic interactions and uncovering gene networks in envelope biogenesis and ...

www.cell.com

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Jan-Willem Veening @veeninglab.com · 4d

Finally out, such an awesome piece of work, very proud of this one: www.cell.com/cell-systems... #MicroSky

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Jan-Willem Veening @veeninglab.com · 4d

Now online: www.cell.com/cell-systems...

Dual CRISPRi-seq for genome-wide genetic interaction studies identifies key genes involved in the pneumococcal cell cycle

Dénéréaz et al. introduce dual CRISPRi-seq, a broadly applicable method to chart gene-gene interactions across whole genomes. Applying it to the pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae, they uncovered over ...

www.cell.com

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Sarah Svensson @campy-bara.bsky.social · 5d

China remembers ‘guiding light’ Jane Goodall’s wildlife conservation work

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

China remembers ‘guiding light’ Jane Goodall’s wildlife conservation work

Tributes paid to late British primatologist whose institute trained thousands of Chinese on protecting animals

www.theguardian.com

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Tung Le @tunglejic.bsky.social · 5d

Independent research fellowships leading to tenured positions at the John Innes Centre.

Repost = nice. Thank you very much!!!

John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 5d

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a seminar at the Fellows Conference, which will be held on 10 March 2026.

Candidates who win Fellowships will be offered a Tenure Track Group Leader position from the outset, initially for 5 years.

Find out more: www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...

Independent Research Fellowships Leading to Tenured Faculty Positions | John Innes Centre

The John Innes Centre (JIC), is a world leading centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences based on the Norwich Research Park, UK. We are inviting applications from outstanding researchers…

www.jic.ac.uk

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Pathogenic Mechanisms Research Group @molecularpathogen.bsky.social · 5d

Lecturership in Microbiolgy @uniofgalway.bsky.social. Application submission deadline coming soon - October 9th. universityvacancies.com/university-g...

Lecturer in Microbiology, Permanent, 1 FTE, Contract Type B, 011296 | University Vacancies Ireland

universityvacancies.com

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Julia Van Etten @couchmicroscopy.bsky.social · 5d

Rutgers Newark is hiring multiple new profs who work in microbial pathogenesis, structural bio, human/microbial genetics, genomics, biochemistry, or computational biophysics. I loved doing my PhD at Rutgers and I LOVE New Jersey. Reach out if you’re applying and have questions about the school/area.

Open Rank Faculty Position on the Tenure Track - Newark, New Jersey (US) job with Rutgers | 12844885

MULTIPLE TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Dept. of Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Genetics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

www.nature.com

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Vaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 6d

DYK most P. aeruginosa carry filamentous phage(s) that don't need to kill the cell to reproduce?

We 👉🏻@nanamikubota.bsky.social show that these Pf phages can go ROGUE.

"Filamentous cheater phages drive bacterial and phage populations to lower fitness"

🔗 authors.elsevier.com/c/1lt5I3QW8S...

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Sarah Svensson @campy-bara.bsky.social · 6d

Discovery of an indole-sensing chemoreceptor in Helicobacter pylori: Current Biology www.cell.com/current-biol...
#microsky

Discovery of an indole-sensing chemoreceptor in Helicobacter pylori

Wang et al. demonstrate that the chemorepellent response to indole helps Helicobacter pylori to avoid the growth-inhibitory effect of indole and suppresses biofilm formation. Indole sensing is mediate...