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EMBL Events @events.embl.org · 8d

✨🚀 #EESSymbiosis is now open for registration!

Submit your abstract by 25 November 2025 and join us as we explore the evolution of intimate species-species interactions 👉 https://s.embl.org/ees26-03-bl

🗓️ 17 – 20 March 2026
📍 EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual

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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social · 19d

The microbial Pangenome in One-Health
👉 December 2 - 5 | Valencia, Spain

"A forum covering veterinary and human medicine, microbiology, ecology, public health, and epidemiology!"

October 10th, 2025 - Abstract submission deadline

www.alocongress.com/pangenome2025

PANGENOME2025

The biology of prokaryotic cells is directly dependent on the differential gene pools that characterize each cell or strain. This has been a fundamental aspect of epidemiology for delimiting outbreaks...

www.alocongress.com

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 28d

The Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position in Evolutionary Microbiology. Deadline: Sept 30, 2025. More info: https://www.ibe.upf-csic.es/evolutionary-microbiology-group #phd

Evolutionary Microbiology Group - Institut de Biologia Evolutiva - CSIC UPF (UPF)

www.ibe.upf-csic.es

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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social · Aug 28

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Coyte Lab, Manchester: Further details can be found here www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Research Associate in Microbiome Dynamics:Oxford Road

The Coyte Lab group within the Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics wishes to appoint a Research Associate to an exciting project exploring the interplay between the mammalian immune system and gut microbiome, funded by an 8-year Wellcome CDA in collaboration with Prof. Matthew Hepworth.

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social · Aug 21

Looking forward to seeing you in our next Alumni Network seminar next week:
📅 Wednesday, August 27th
🕙 11am EST (Massachusetts) / 11am CLT (Chile) / 4pm WEST (Oeiras)
📍 over Zoom (PM for link)

@symbnet.bsky.social @moorefound.bsky.social @mblscience.bsky.social @ECODIM

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · Aug 16

Join Dr. Melissah Rowe's team at NIOO-KNAW as a postdoc focusing on avian microbiomes and reproduction. Position lasts up to 3.5 years; apply by Sep 12, 2025. More info: https://nioo.knaw.nl/en/vacancies/postdoctoral-researcher-avian-microbiomes-and-reproduction #postdoc

Postdoctoral researcher: avian microbiomes and reproduction | Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW)

nioo.knaw.nl

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · Aug 16

Oregon State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Molecular Microbiology to study plasmid host range in microbial communities. Apply by sending a PDF with your CV and cover letter to Alexandra Weisberg. More info: https://weisberglab.com/?page_id=966 #postdoc

Research - Weisberg Lab

Research Evolution of mobile genetic elements Mobile genetic elements (MGEs) play an important role in many plant/microbe interactions, as well as in human disease, such as those that carry genes conferring antibiotic resistance. MGEs, such as plasmids or integrative conjugative elements (ICEs), can cause bacterial hosts to transition from commensal organisms to pathogens or beneficial

weisberglab.com

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Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbioses @tmhms.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢#TMHMS25 is just around the corner! 🦠🌊

Join us to dive into the latest discoveries in #marinehostmicrobesymbioses and explore how microbial superpowers can contribute to restoring ocean health!

Please share with fellow marine science and microbiology enthusiasts!

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Bailey Crowley @baileycrowley.bsky.social · Jun 11

The @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social is excited to welcome our next seminar speakers, Dr. Leslie Daille and PhD candidate Lindsey Markowitz, on June 25th at 4pm WEST via zoom.

Please reach out if you are interested in attending.

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ameliebaud.bsky.social @ameliebaud.bsky.social · May 23

We are recruiting a postdoctoral scientist to carry out innovative research in the field of host-microbiome interactions using one of the biggest and richest datasets ever collected. Consider applying or spread the word! recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs...

Postdoctoral scientist, gut microbiome, host genetics and emergent phenotypes | CRG Online Recruitment Portal

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

recruitment.crg.eu

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · May 29

The SMBE Satellite Meeting on Insect Antimicrobial Peptides will be at the University of Houston, Oct 13-15, 2025. It's free, with applications open from July 1-14, 2025. Info: https://uh.edu/nsm/biology-biochemistry/news-events/smbe-meeting/ #conference

SMBE Satellite Meeting: Evolutionary Biochemistry of Insect Antimicrobial Peptides

uh.edu

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · May 31

Texas State University’s Sobol Ecology and Evolution of Early Life Lab seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar starting Fall 2025. Must have a PhD in microbiology or related field. Apply via email. More info: https://sobollab.wp.txstate.edu/ #postdoc

Sobol Lab | Ecology and Evolution of Early Life at Texas State University

sobollab.wp.txstate.edu

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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social · May 22

Our first seminar will be held next week, May27-28th, 2025. Please take note of the differences in dates for folks located in different time zones:

📆 May 27-28th, 2025
🕐 8pm on May 27th Lisbon time / 3pm on May 27th New York time/ 3pm on May 27th Santiago time / 7am on May 28th New Zealand time

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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · May 9

Postdoc position available at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Application deadline: June 2. Details: https://tinyurl.com/ws7s5dnb. #postdoc

Postdoctoral Research Associate

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the research group of Dr. Helen Alexander (Institute of Ecology & Evolution, University of Edinburgh).

tinyurl.com

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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine @gimmfoundation.bsky.social · Apr 15

We’re hiring: GIMM is launching its first call for Group Leaders.

Looking for scientists ready to push boundaries, ask bold questions & build the future of biomedical discovery.

🔗 gimm.pt/jobs/open-ca...
📅 Apply by June 8

#ScienceJobs #GroupLeader #BiomedicalResearch

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Thomas Clavel @tclavel.bsky.social · Mar 29

Do not miss the opportunity to network and participate in FAIR microbiome science 😄 Upcoming @nfdi4microbiota.bsky.social event, May 19-20. Keynote by Prof. John Penders (www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/j-penders/re...)

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Typas Lab @typaslab.bsky.social · Mar 26

Join our favorite microbiology meeting! Fantastic talks, poster sessions, new technologies, and all the hot areas of microbiology in a great environment - experts in cell & systems biology, microbiomes, environment & evolution, pathogenesis, phage & antibiotics
DON’T MISS abstract deadline, April 1

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Joel Selkrig @jselkrig.bsky.social · Mar 12

📣 Conference Announcement! Till Strowig, @lisamaierlab.bsky.social and I have organized a stellar lineup of speakers from different corners of the Microbiome field for the 17th SeeOn Conference in picturesque Bavaria. Open to all! Abstracts due April 6th. Spread the news! www.dghm.org/seeon/

Seeon - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie

Microbiota, Probiotics and Host → Flyer 17th Seeon Conference Registration (click here for registration) The steering committee of the “Microbiota, Probiotics and Host”- group warmly invites you t...

www.dghm.org

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Typas Lab @typaslab.bsky.social · Mar 20

Don't miss the deadline (1st April) for registering to the New Microbiology Lecture Course in Spetses

Typas Lab @typaslab.bsky.social · Dec 16

You want to learn about microbiology from a fantastic lineup of speakers on a beautiful Greek island? PhD students apply now for the @EMBO | @FEBSnews Lecture Course The New Microbiology!
Registration: 1 Apr 2025
Course: 03 – 11 Sep 2025 | Spetses, Greece
meetings.embo.org/event/25-new...

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Mónica Medina @momedinamunoz.bsky.social · Jan 24

I am leading a session on the Impact of Environmental Change on Symbiotic Interactions at the upcoming Gordon Research Conference on animal Symbiosis. Registration is open. Join us! #SymbioSky #MicroSky 🌎🧪🌊🦑🌐🪸 www.grc.org/animal-micro...

2025 Animal-Microbe Symbioses Conference GRC

The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Animal-Microbe Symbioses will be held in Portland, Maine. Apply today to reserve your spot.

www.grc.org

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Pedro Vale @pfvale.bsky.social · Oct 26

I couldn't find one, so I decided to put together a starter pack of folk working on the evolutionary ecology of host-pathogen interactions, eco-immunology, or similar. I know I've missed many (sorry) so please share and let me know if you want to be added (or removed).

go.bsky.app/QvrnjHS

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Pedro Vale @pfvale.bsky.social · Mar 27

An interesting, tenured, Principal Researcher position at CIBIO in Northern Portugal, focused on the study of virus-host #co-evolution, with emphasis on the #evolution of #immune system genes and the impact of emerging diseases on wildlife.

www.cibio.up.pt/en/jobs/tenu...

TENURE, 1st Edition: 2 positions- BIOPOLIS2025-15 - Job Opportunities - Cibio

The mission of the Research Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources is to develop world-class research in the areas of biodiversity and evolutionary bi

www.cibio.up.pt

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Marine Biological Laboratory @mblscience.bsky.social · Mar 17

Course updates! ⚠️ Molecular and Cell Biology of Symbiosis is REOPENING applications (deadline March 31), and Visual Neuroscience is EXTENDING applications (deadline April 1).

Flyers below ⤵️ Read more and apply here: bit.ly/4acDH2V

#ScienceStartsHere

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Trends in Marine Host-Microbe Symbioses @tmhms.bsky.social · Mar 17

We're thrilled to announce that the #TMHMS25 Symposium will take place at Padua’s Botanical Garden - the world's oldest university botanical garden, UNESCO World Heritage site, and a true gem of biodiversity! 🌱✨
Looking forward to seeing you all in Padua!
marinesymbioses.eu

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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social · Mar 6

🚀 Registrations are open: 2025 SymbNET PhD Summer School on Host-Microbe Symbioses, Oeiras (Lisbon), Portugal
👉 gimm.idloom.events/phd-summer-s...

Please help us sharing this announcement 📣

@gimmfoundation.bsky.social #CBR @moorefound.bsky.social @crc1182.bsky.social #CIFAR

PhD Summer School on Host-Microbe Symbioses 2025

Symbnet PhD Summer School on Host-Microbe Symbioses Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) & Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR) July 06...

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