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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · 22d

Years of dreaming, one year of planning, one year of building, optimizing, and running — and now, FAST is here

Officially launching our #FASTplatform

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Sep 2

Speaking openly can trigger ugly reactions

#AcademicKindness #OwnExperiences

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Aug 19

As a young PI, I've been and am still learning how to build a more sustainable and balanced academic life.

Sharing some thoughts and experiences in this blog post—hoping it resonates with others on a similar path. 🌿 #WorkLifeBalance #AcademicJourney

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Aug 6

@akohler-mito.bsky.social @akohler-mitolab.bsky.social @vkohler-lab.bsky.social

#PostdocJobs #AcademicTwitter #Mitochondria #CellBiology #Hiring #LifeScienceJobs #MolecularBiology #Proteostasis #MitoResearch #PostdocOpportunity #LabCulture #ScienceCareers #PostdocLife #AcademicJobs #TeamScience

Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Aug 6

Why us?

We’re a dynamic, collaborative team that values curiosity, creativity, and career development.

We support each other’s growth and celebrate science and community.

📸 See what life in the lab looks like: www.vkohler-lab.com/memories

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Aug 6

What’s this about?

Two labs are combining their expertise to understand mitochondrial translation under stress.

We use high-throughput screening and biochemical characterization to uncover new insights into mitochondrial function.

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Aug 6

Come work with us!

We’re recruiting a postdoc for a collaborative project between the Kohler Proteostasis Lab & Kohler Mito Lab.

This opportunity comes with dedicated research funding and an extra budget for professional development.

🔗 Apply here: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Jul 29

We just added poster design tips to our homepage!
After a fun session with our teams, we share what works (and what doesn’t) when designing posters.

No need to reinvent the wheel — check it out:
vkohler-lab.com/resources

#ScientificPosters #LabLife #ScienceCommunication

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Jun 23

#PostdocOpportunity #Mitochondria #Proteostasis #Ageing #Collaboration #Innovation #STEM

Kohler Proteostasis Lab @vkohler-lab.bsky.social · Jun 23

#Postdoc – #ExcellenceByChoice programme!

Our lab & the Kohler Mito lab are seeking researchers to study specialized mitoribosomes under stress & ageing.

Apply by Aug 17
👉https://www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team

#ExcellenceByChoice #Mitochondria #Ageing #Proteostasis

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Jun 13

I am honored to receive the "Terminens Ros" award from Biomedicine students at Umeå University, marking a significant milestone in my teaching journey and motivating me to continue improving and inspiring my students. www.vkohler-lab.com/news/termine...

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · May 26

#PostdocOpportunity

We are in the final days - deadline: May 30
More info - see below or via [email protected]

Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · May 13

#Postdoc #Opportunity in the #KohlerProteostasisLab.
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team

Looking forward to receiving your application!

What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · May 21

#CommunityResources

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · May 14

What is #AcademicKindness and why does it matter to me?

Some thoughts in the light of next week's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek

www.vkohler-lab.com/news/what-is...

What Is Academic Kindness—and Why Does It Matter to Me? — Kohler Proteostasis Lab

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week (starting May 19), I’ve been reflecting more deeply on what academic kindness really looks like in day-to-day practice.

www.vkohler-lab.com

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · May 13

#Postdoc #Opportunity in the #KohlerProteostasisLab.
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team

Looking forward to receiving your application!

What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Apr 18

#Postdoc #ResearchOpportunity #Proteostasis #HighThroughputScreening #Bioinformatics #YeastGenetics #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #UmeaUniversity #Hiring #WeAreHiring #PostdocOpportunity #OpenPosition #PostdocFellowship

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Apr 18

🗓️ Apply by May 30, 2025 | Start: Early Autumn 2025
📄 Full details & apply: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team

Join our Team — Kohler Proteostasis Lab

www.vkohler-lab.com

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Apr 18

🔬 Hiring: Postdoctoral Fellow

Seeking a bioinformatician/screening expert to be part of our team running genome‑wide screens, building data‑integration pipelines & validating hits in higher organisms.

🌱 2‑yr fellowship with tailored mentorship, leadership & science‑communication training

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Apr 18

Flying home after two exciting events at my Alma Mater UniGraz

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#FirstTimePanelMember #Invitation #AcademicKindness #Workshop

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Jan 28

Just completed a fantastic course on resolving conflicts in research by #LeadershipSculptor!

Conflicts drain energy, but now I have tools to handle them constructively. Clear communication and respect are key for high-performing teamS
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #TeamBuilding #AcademicKindness

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Jan 1

Rollercoaster 2024 has ended - my first full year as a professor. Filled with challenges, and I know there’s still a lot to learn. In 2025, I hope to work towards a healthy work-life balance, and enjoy the wild nature here in northern Sweden.
Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new year!

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Dec 19

Very happy to receive continuing support from the Konung Gustaf V:s och Drottning Victorias Stiftelse!

This is a positive way to end this roller-coaster academic year!

#Grateful #ResearchSupport #HighThroughputScreening #AcademicSuccess #EndOfYear #FutureGoals

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Dec 12

Would like o be added :)

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Dec 10

Would lobe to be added :)

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Dec 9

www.umu.se/medicinsk-fa...

Prova på att forska

Du som är intresserad av medicinsk forskning kan bli forskaraspirant och få prova på forskning i praktiken.

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Verena Kohler @verenakohler.bsky.social · Dec 9

Just attended my first #Luciaträff with #Forskaraspiranterna
Great evening with dinner, inspiring talks and diploma ceremony for our final-year summer aspirants. Thanks to everyone involved!

Looking forward to the new #ForskaraspiranternaYear!

#Science #UmeåUniversity #TalkingScience #Outreach

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