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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience @mpfneuro.bsky.social · 22d

Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week! This week, and every day, we celebrate the amazing postdocs at @MPFneuro. Your hard work, brilliant minds, and dedication are the backbone of our research. Thank you for all you do to shape the future of neuroscience! #PostdocAppreciationWeek #Postdocs

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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · 23d

Early-career researchers: want to run your own lab? 🌟Max Planck Research Groups offer 6+ years, up to €2.7M in funding, open-topic freedom, team support & tenure-track opportunities. Intrigued? 😃Apply by Oct 14, 2025! www.mpg.de/max-planck-r...

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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience @mpfneuro.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thinking about attending Sunposium 2026? The early bird registration deadline is September 19th. Curious what makes this conference so special? Our video will give you a glimpse: buff.ly/2FuGjgO Join us March 9–11, 2026, in sunny South Florida. Find more information at buff.ly/zn5aS2b

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 28

New preprint alert! 🚀

We show that mitochondria dynamically remodel near synapses during brain plasticity for learning 🧠🧪

Led by Monil Shah, MPFI IMPRS PhD student, (@mpfneuro.bsky.social) using advanced microscopy & new algorithms, revealing stunning neuronal beauty! 🔬

Thanks to the whole team!

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you, Sam 😊

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you, Raffaele!

Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 28

New preprint alert! 🚀

We show that mitochondria dynamically remodel near synapses during brain plasticity for learning 🧠🧪

Led by Monil Shah, MPFI IMPRS PhD student, (@mpfneuro.bsky.social) using advanced microscopy & new algorithms, revealing stunning neuronal beauty! 🔬

Thanks to the whole team!

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Carolyn Bertozzi @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social · Aug 27

Spread the word - we at @stanford-chemh.bsky.social are searching to fill a new junior faculty at the interface of molecular and computational science. See link below!

Sarafan ChEM-H @stanford-chemh.bsky.social · Aug 26

Open faculty position!
We're seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor) with research programs that exist at the interface between molecular science and computation. Apply here: stanford.io/45MF3Qa

Open Faculty Position: Assistant or Associate (Untenured) Professor

Application deadline: 11:55 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Sarafan ChEM-H is seeking candidates with research programs that exist at the interface between molecular science and computation.

Click the link above to learn more & apply!

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 18

Bittersweet goodbyes to some talented trainees from my lab. Congrats to 🎉

Deva Bhuyan: Off to a Biology PhD at UAB 🎓 🧪
Rasya Bhat: Master's student, established our first human models 🧠
Luca Pishos: High school student, off to a BE at UF 🎓. Watch out for his preprint!

Wishing them all the best! ✨

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Matthew Lawrenz @lawrenzlab.bsky.social · Aug 17

My alma mater is hiring a microbiologist! Assistant/Associate Prof. 👇👇

Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - McGovern Medical School in Texas, United States | Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston

Apply for Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics - McGovern Medical School job with UTHealth Houston in Texas, United States. Faculty & Physicians at UTHealth Houston

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Marc Dionne @marcsdionne.bsky.social · Aug 18

Come be my colleague! We have three open positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor level for candidates in all areas of the biological sciences.

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congratulations 😊👏

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Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · Jul 14

Want to use the massive MICrONS dataset for your own research? We understand the challenges and we are here to support you. Submit your proposals for our Proofreading and Annotation program: Virtual Observatory of the Cortex (VORTEX) by August 15. microns-explorer.org/vortex

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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft @maxplanck.de · Aug 1

Director at Max Planck - a unique position! The Open Call for Expressions of Interest in Max Planck Directorships is open now and can be submitted by the 31st of October 2025. ➡️ mpg.de/directors - Please share the Open Call among potential candidates.

Open Call for Expressions of Interest in Max Planck Directorships:
Expressions of interest can be submitted until 31 October 2025.

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations 😊👏

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Manuel Thery @manuelthery.bsky.social · Jul 29

EMBL Cell Biology and Biophysics department is searching for a new director. A major position to lead this field in Europe and beyond.
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Head of the Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is Europe’s flagship life sciences organisation, and one of the world’s leading research institutions. An intergovernmental organisation of 29 Member S...

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Martin Kampmann @kampmann.bsky.social · Jul 23

Tenure-track faculty search of the UCSF Biochemistry & Biophysics Department is open for applications!

We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology.

Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community!

aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702

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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience @mpfneuro.bsky.social · Jul 23

There is still time to recognize the contributions of a rising leader in Neuroscience. Nominate an early-career PI for the PGYI Award by August 1 to celebrate impactful scientific discoveries made through collaboration, creativity, and curiosity. Nominate at buff.ly/fNk8HS4

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Katsu Funai @katsufunai.bsky.social · Jul 21

We have an Open Rank tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology! Looking for a new colleague interested in making the University of Utah their new home to build a metabolic research program. Please share! @uofunuip.bsky.social

Open Rank, Tenure Track Position – Metabolic Physiology - Salt Lake City, Utah job with University of Utah | 674355

The Department of Nutrition and Integrated Physiology (NUIP) at the University of Utah seeks a Tenure Track faculty member at the rank of Assistant...

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Shannon Burns, PhD @shannon47burns.bsky.social · Jul 22

Calling out to #neuroskyence: Pomona College is hiring! This is a position for a tenure-track assistant professor in systems-level neuroscience. We are eager to hear from candidates with a commitment to teaching and research excellence with undergraduates academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30265

Pomona College, Neuroscience

Job #AJO30265, 1132 Assistant Professor, Systems Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Pomona College, Claremont, California, US

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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience @mpfneuro.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today is the LAST day to apply for NeuroMEETS! If you are a PhD student or postdoc doing neuroscience research, apply to share your research as part of our trainee seminar series. Invited speakers will be provided travel & honorarium to visit, share their work & network with us! mpfi.org/neuromeets

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Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience @mpfneuro.bsky.social · Jul 8

📣 Attention neuroscience grad students and postdocs! Only one week left to apply for NeuroMEETS. Present your research, visit MPFI as an invited speaker, and connect with our faculty. Travel, lodging, and an honorarium included. Don't miss out! Apply by July 15 and share with peers. buff.ly/dqXZnTU

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Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congrats 😊

Vidhya Rangaraju, PhD @rangarajuvidhya.bsky.social · May 30

Congrats, Lorena 😊👏

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