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Dor Salomon

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Professor, Tel Aviv University. Bacterial toxins and secretion, T6SS, MGEs, syn bio, host-microbe interactions, anti-phage defense. Model systems: Vibrio, Aeromonas, Pantoea. ISM board member. https://www.dorsalomonlab.sites.tau.ac.il/

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Dor Salomon @drdorsalomon.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Happy to share our new preprint in which we explore different layers of the phage-bacteria arms race.
The highlight: phage homing endonucleases attenuate bacterial defenses 🤯
A 🧵... (1/7)
#bacteriology #antiphage #T6SS
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Phage-encoded homing endonucleases attenuate bacterial immunity

The arms race between bacteria and bacteriophages (phages) gave rise to multiple layers of antagonistic mechanisms, many of which remain unexplored. Here, we investigated the anti-phage defense system...

www.biorxiv.org

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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 10h

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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Kiseok (Keith) Lee @kiseokmicro.bsky.social · 6h

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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Julia Frunzke @frunzkelab.bsky.social · 1d

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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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 2d

UNC Chapel Hill is hiring an Assistant Professor in Plant Molecular Biology. Per Jeff
Dangl MPMI candidates are also highly desired in the search. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...

Assistant Professor

The Department of Biology at UNC Chapel Hill (https://bio.unc.edu/) is searching to hire a tenure track Assistant Professor to study critical questions in Plant Molecular Biology.We seek candidates wh...

unc.peopleadmin.com

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Patricia Bernal @pbernalt6ss.bsky.social · 2d

Our paper, describing how the T6SSs of P. putida shape the tomato rhizosphere, is now in its final format in @isme-microbes.bsky.social ISME Communications. If you'd like to learn more, here is a thread (1/11) or read the Article doi.org/10.1093/isme....

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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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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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Teppo Hiltunen @teppo-h.bsky.social · 8d

Professor (full) or Associate Professor (tenure track) in Microbial Genetics of Health (U. Turku Finland). Competitive starting package included! Please share.

duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/ty...

Professor or Associate professor (Tenure Track/Full) in Microbial Genetics of Health - Turun yliopisto - Työpaikat - Duunitori

Avoin työpaikka: Professor or Associate professor (Tenure Track/Full) in Microbial Genetics of Health - Turun yliopisto, Turku. Duunitorilla lisäksi yli 30 000 muuta avointa työpaikkaa. Lue lisää nyt!

duunitori.fi

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

VACANCY - Independent research fellowships leading to tenured positions

We’re inviting applications from outstanding researchers who either hold, or wish to apply for, Independent Research Fellowships.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 November 2025

Click here to apply: jic.link/Fellows

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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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Kristen DeAngelis 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉 @kristenobacter.bsky.social · 6d

UMass Amherst Microbiology is hiring a tenure-track virologist. Come work with me! 🦠🧪
careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...

Details - Assistant Professor - Virology | Human Resources | UMass Amherst

careers.umass.edu

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Dan Sloan @sloanevolab.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University is hiring an Assistant Professor in the area of plant-microbe interactions! Please spread the word!

jobs.colostate.edu/postings/165...

Assistant Professor Plant-Microbe Interactions

We seek a creative, collaborative, and visionary plant biologist to establish an internationally recognized research program at the forefront of plant-microbe interactions aimed at understanding how t...

jobs.colostate.edu

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Biozentrum, University of Basel @biozentrum.unibas.ch · 9d

Assistant/Associate Professor in Structural Biology, Biophysics or Biological Imaging

www.biozentrum.unibas.ch/open-positio...

#biozentrum #University #Basel #Professor #Structural #Biology #Biophysics #Biological #Imaging

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Zandrea Ambrose, Ph.D. @zandrea.bsky.social · 15d

A reminder that the my department has an ongoing faculty search! Would love to have more colleagues here!

Joanne Flynn @joanneflynn19.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are hiring! The Dept of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is looking for faculty at the Assistant or Associate professor level (tenure track). Please consider joining our vibrant microbiology and immunology community at the University of Pittsburgh School of medicine

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Patricia Bernal @pbernalt6ss.bsky.social · 15d

We just opened the Bluesky account of the International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (IMiLI) headed by Ken Timmis. Follow us to know more about the initiative or even better become one of our volunteers to bring Microbiology to kids all ages around the world 🦠 🏫

International Microbiology Literacy Initiative - IMiLI @imili-micro.bsky.social · 15d

Welcome to the social media account of the International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (IMiLI). Nearly 1,000 researchers freely contribute to the IMiLI project integrating microbiology into education providing downloadable resources for all. Explore at imili.org

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Tiffany Lowe-Power 🌱🦠 @tlowepower.bsky.social · 16d

Please repost -- The Univ. California Davis dept of Plant Pathology is hiring a Fungal biologist / Mycologist

Applications due Dec 1

Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339

Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)

he Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis is seeking applications for a fulltime, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mycology, with a focus on plant pathogenic, symbiotic,
or mycotoxigenic fungi and fungal-like organisms (e.g., oomycetes). We are looking for a highly
motivated and creative scientist with a strong background in mycology and/or the biology of fungi and
fungal-like organisms that interact with plants. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a
world-class, externally funded research program that integrates both fundamental and applied aspects
of fungal biology within the context of plant pathology. We welcome applicants pursuing a wide range
of research topics related to plant-associated fungi, including but not limited to mechanisms of fungal
pathogenesis or symbiosis with plants, population genomics and evolution of fungal plant pathogens,
plant-associated fungal microbiomes and plant-microbe interactions, and/or one health approaches to
fungal diseases and antifungal resistance. Applicants working in other relevant research areas involving
pathogenic, symbiotic, or mycotoxigenic fungi or fungal-like organisms that affect plant health are also
encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have significant opportunities for collaboration with
faculty in plant pathology, microbiology, genomics, and agricultural sciences, and to contribute to
addressing issues of importance to California’s agricultural and natural ecosystems.
The appointee primary teaching responsibilities will be teaching Introductory Mycology, an upperdivision lab class, and SAS 30, Mushroom, Molds & Society, a general education class for non-majors.
Additional graduate and undergraduate teaching responsibilities may be assigned based on
departmental needs and the candidate’s expertise. The department offers modern instructional
facilities, including a newly renovated teaching laboratory.

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Sebastian Soyk @sebastiansoyk.bsky.social · 21d

Our department of Plant Molecular Biology at the University of Lausanne @unil.bsky.social is recruiting a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the field of Plant-Organism Interactions 🌱🐛🦠🍄! Application before November 30, 2025. See the official job ad for more details: tinyurl.com/mtxdcz6p

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Joe Sorg @thejoesorg.bsky.social · 26d

We're hiring! 5 tenure track assistant professors. 2 #microbiology, 2 #Evolution, 1 #biologicalclocks

jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/675062/f...

Five Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in Microbiology, Evolution, and Biological Clocks - College Station, Texas job with Department of Biology - TAMU | 675062

Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for five full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions

jobs.sciencecareers.org

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Martin Polz @polzlab.bsky.social · Aug 11

Longstanding collaboration with Scott Manalis where we have developed technology to measure single cell growth rates of bacteria in native seawater with some very surprising results.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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Dor Salomon @drdorsalomon.bsky.social · 20d

#Vibrio 🦠

Salvador Almagro-Moreno @bioetry.bsky.social · 20d

Delighted to announce that The International Meeting on the Biology of Vibrios will be back next year!

Vibrio2026 will be held in Berlin in September 13-16. See you there Vibriologists!

event.fourwaves.com/vibrio2026/p...

Vibrio2026: The International Meeting on the Biology of Vibrios

Fourwaves - Vibrio2026: The International Meeting on the Biology of Vibrios

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Peter Kenny @pwk2024.bsky.social · 21d

Opportunity for Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Biochemistry/Microbiology at RMIT University (Melbourne Australia) ref: JR41993 | closing: 12-Oct-2025 #biochem #chemsky 🧪
rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RMIT_C...

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor, Biochemistry and/or Microbiology

Overview: Full-time, Continuing position Salary Academic Level C ($141,247 -$ 162,872 p.a.) or Level D ($170,080 -$ 187,373 p.a.) + 17% Superannuation Based at the Bundoora campus but may be required ...

rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

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Dor Salomon @drdorsalomon.bsky.social · 21d

The Salomon and Qimron labs saying thank you and goodbye to @tridibmahata.bsky.social who will soon leave us to head his own lab

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Jason Stajich @hyphaltip.bsky.social · 22d

Assistant Professor (Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions), Dept of Microbiology, Fall 2026 apply.interfolio.com/173345 at University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Position is part of a faculty cluster hire in Bioinformatics, Genomics and Quantitative-based Solutions for Food Security.

Apply - Interfolio {{$ctrl.$state.data.pageTitle}} - Apply - Interfolio

apply.interfolio.com

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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 23d

Oxford Biology is growing 📢

We’re appointing 3 Associate Professors in:
🌱 Plant Sciences
🦉 Animal Behaviour
🔬 Molecular Cell Biology

3 fields. 3 opportunities. One new home for Oxford Biology.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41S2Tc7
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/488CNW3

Photo showing the inside atrium of the new Life and Mind Building

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Atin Sharma @atinsharma.bsky.social · 24d

Why do some manuscripts get a decision faster than the others?

Here is a quick guide to help you bridge the gap and get a faster primary evaluation.

#editorome #AcademicChatter #AcademicSky

open.substack.com/pub/editorom...

Passing the editorial hurdle quickly

How to make your manuscript get a faster decision by an editor

open.substack.com

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