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Heather Hendrickson

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#Evolution, #Microbiology, and #Phages. Associate Professor, University of Canterbury, Christchurch NZ. Past President of NZ Microbiological Society | Te Manatōpū Mātai Koiora Moroiti o Aotearoa. Views my own. |She| Her|. hendricksonlab.co.nz

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are developing a killer team of phage biologists here who are ready to take on any challenge. My best moments each week are when these guys drop by to chat :) #NZLabLife @microsky

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SayItToMyFace🚫👑 @sayittomyface.bsky.social · 7h

Love this! So talented and creative. It’s the soundtrack to the scientific apocalypse we are living in! I follow @ellecordova.bsky.social here but this wasn’t posted. This was from TikTok! Enjoy!

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Mike Dickison @adzebill.bsky.social · 3d

Just heard a great talk from Pieter Pelser and Julie Barcelona about Rafflesia, the world's biggest flower. They've been researching them in the Philippines for 21 years, and species numbers have gone from 2 to about 14. They smell, "like a dead rat", to attract pollinating flies.

Barcelona and Pelser posing beside a Rafflesia flower on the forest floor bigger than their heads.

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Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social · 7d

If you've been wondering what being a Wikimedian is all about, then this webinar is for you!

Join Wiki experts Siobhan and Heidi for this introduction to contributing to three key Wikimedia platforms: Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.

Tuesday 14 Oct, 3pm NZST
Register here ➡️ w.wiki/FWQM

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Joanna Kidman @joannakidman.bsky.social · 8d

NZ academics... please take a moment to read this.
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Open letter to UniSaver Board members 2025

Tēnā koe, University Workers for Palestine has been trying for over a year to get UniSaver, the preferred superannuation provider for most universities, to divest from Israel and companies complicit ...

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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...

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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

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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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Paul Le Comte 🇳🇿🇨🇦📷 @paullecomtephoto.nz · 17d

This morning's #SolarEclipse as seen from up on Muaūpoko Otago Peninsula, Dunedin NZ.

The cloud prevented the full set of images & at regular intervals, but this is kinda fun.

(click for full image)

#Nikon #Dunedin #DunnerStunner

18 frames at semi-regular interval of the solar eclipse this morning. The sun glowing orange with the circular disk of the moon passing in front

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The Cat's Whiskers @thecatswhiskers.bsky.social · 19d

Tūmeke! #nzpol

Thousands protest against pay equity changes www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

Thousands protest against pay equity changes

Thousands of people are gathering at rallies around the country to protest changes to pay equity laws.

www.rnz.co.nz

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Honour McCann @honour.bsky.social · 21d

There’s a leak - and a conceptual artist - at the Max Planck 👌

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · 21d

These are definitely the cutest sticks!

Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · 22d

More tiny stick insect pics!

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · 23d

This year I have the pleasure of watching stick insect hatch from their tiny eggs! These are native species Acanthoxyla inermis according to @morganemerien.bsky.social very cute! #NZLabLife #Insects en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acantho...

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · 24d

Love these Mark!!

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Mark O. Martin @markowenmartin.bsky.social · 24d

Excellent #LuxArt from my #Bio350 #Micronauts this semester! Attention University of Puget Sound. @univpugetsound @ASMicrobiology @microbe.tv

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · Sep 1

For much of this year depression has burgled almost everything about me. I’ve made this photo to show that I’m still here, even if I’m in tiny bits: old marbles, Roman beads, a tiny 17th C fox, 1930s toy flowers, a medieval key. Making this helped my brain, looking at the details might help yours…

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Jeremy Faust, MD @jeremyfaust.bsky.social · Sep 6

It’s free and it’s here: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/tylenol-ha...

Tylenol has entered the chat: RFK Jr. wants to link it to autism, even though the best evidence says otherwise.

It's not pseudoscience. But it's not settled either, nor is it "safe" to assume otherwise.

insidemedicine.substack.com

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Willem van Schaik @wvschaik.bsky.social · Sep 6

Reminder that we are recruiting an Assistant Professor Bacterial Genomics @imibirmingham.bsky.social.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...

Deadline 24 Sept.

Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics at University of Birmingham

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics on jobs.ac.uk!

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Alan McNally @alanmcn1.bsky.social · Sep 3

We have a position for an Assist Prof in Microbial Genomics in our School of III.

Hod Joan Geoghegan will be happy to field questions if you are interested. No specific area of microbial genomics preferred so please do consider it

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...

Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics at University of Birmingham

Apply now for the Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Mike Dickison @adzebill.bsky.social · Aug 31

Wikipedia editors trying to fend off the onslaught of AI crap have crowdsourced some telltale signs of LLM-generated writing; it might be handy for editors and proofreaders generally. Thanks to @ellenrykers.com for pointing me to it. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...

Wikipedia:Signs of AI writing - Wikipedia

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Aug 30

www.sunlive.co.nz/news/370857-...

SunLive - Bees' vital role boosts $7.54b hort industry - The Bay's News First

Bees' vital role boosts $7.54b hort industry

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Congratulations to my awesome colleague Matt Stott, who has been awarded the University Research Medal; the Indiana Jones of New Zealand microbiology. Matthew self-describes as a research bower bird, flitting from one shiny idea to the next. Adventure microbiology at its finest!!

A photo of Matt Stott sitting in his office with a plaid shirt on over a pounamu necklace.

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Aug 29

For reals!! #AFBHatersUnite!

Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Aug 28

What a wonderful honeybee research symposium we have just had in Wellington! Really interesting talks from around the country and interested Apiarists asking great questions. So glad I came along this year! Many thanks to the organisers and sponsors! #NZLabLife #phages

A researcher (kat holt) speaking to a room full of scientists and beekeepers about pollen.

Researchers and scientists enjoying a drink after a long day of science talks.

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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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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ha ha, enjoy?

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