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Nela Nikolic
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https://tinyurl.com/NikolicLab
Interdisciplinary Microbiology
University of Southampton
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elliejameson.bsky.social
MScRes bursary of £2000 supported by Friends of Treborth to investigate phages as plant protectants. Deadline 19th October. Please contact me to apply
elliejameson.bsky.social Ellie Jameson @elliejameson.bsky.social · 16d
MScRes bursary of £2000 available at Bangor University to study Bacteriophages as natural biocontrols for plant pathogens. Deadline is 19th October. Please contact me for more details #PhageSky #MicroSky
September 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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sotonbiosciences.bsky.social
All set at British Science Festival #BSF2026 'Invisible Illness through AI eyes' working with our community we have musicians, poets, story tellers 👩🏼‍🎨Try VR & travel deep inside the body with AI helping diagnose cancer. Play video games & see how AI can help infection! 11-5pm James Matthew Building!
September 19, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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unisouthampton.bsky.social
We have once again been named among the top 20 universities in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 🎓

Read more here, as we placed 18th in the latest rankings: https://southampton.pulse.ly/ifbhph6zlb
An image of two smiling female students walking down a curved wooden staircase in a modern library. The student on the left has blonde hair, is wearing a green cardigan over a pink patterned dress with black tights and yellow shoes, and is holding a book. The student on the right has long red hair and is wearing a beige knit sweater with a denim skirt. The background shows a library with bookshelves and wooden railings. At the bottom of the image is a dark blue banner with white text that reads, "18th in the UK" and yellow text that reads, "The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide," next to the university's white shield logo featuring a stag's head, open book, and flowers.
September 18, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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sotonbiosciences.bsky.social
You are what you eat! Discover how gut microbes and food can influence your emotions at our #BSF26 street festival. Enjoy painting, games, plant-based African street food and music.

📍Saturday 19 Sept, 12-5pm, Guildhall Square

Find out more: britishsciencefestival.org/event/meals-...
Meals, mood and microbes | British Science Festival
This drop in activity runs from 12.00 – 17.00 What your meals are made of can change your emotions. It’s all down to your gut microbes and how they work with your brain to create changes in mood.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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sotonbiosciences.bsky.social
AI is transforming understanding of hidden diseases, helping detect illnesses such as cancer. Join researchers & artists at our hands-on #BSF26 event to explore the invisible inner workings of our bodies.

📍19 Sept, 11am-5pm, Sir James Matthews Building.

britishsciencefestival.org/event/invisi...
Invisible illness through AI eyes | British Science Festival
This drop in event runs from 11.00 – 17.00 AI has the potential to transform our understanding of hidden diseases. Doctors use specialist medical imaging to uncover what’s beneath the skin – think X…
britishsciencefestival.org
September 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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britsciassoc.bsky.social
The British Science Festival #BSF26 event guide is here!

Join us in Southampton 16-20 Sept for 90 FREE events exploring AI, health, oceans, our climate and more.

From singing fire-fighters to a church-going robot, there’s something for everyone!

britishsciencefestival.org/event-guide/
Event guide | British Science Festival
This year’s programme really feels like it couldn’t take place in any city other than Southampton. There’s a strong connection to our oceans and seas – we’ve got events on deep-sea sharks…
britishsciencefestival.org
August 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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embl.org
ARISE 2 Fellowship Programme now open! 📣

This is a chance to work at EMBL, focusing on different research areas ranging from development of new high-throughput methods and microscopes to the application of AI in biology.

📌 Deadline: 30 Sep 2026
Apply: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...
August 28, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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pcmfogg.bsky.social
A massive (if a little delayed) thank you to everyone who attended this year's @mgeworkshop.bsky.social in York. Awesome talks and a wonderful atmosphere made hosting the event a pleasure! Already looking forward to next year in vibrant Liverpool with @jpjhall.bsky.social.
July 14, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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emiliapsantos.bsky.social
🎨 job alert 🐠

Come join us! We have two positions open! These are part of our @erc.europa.eu funded project on the mechanisms underpinning convergence of colour patterns in cichlid fishes! Closing date: 16th August.

Postdoc: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

Technician: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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July 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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godi.bsky.social
Join us at the EMBO Young Scientists’ Forum 2026 in Dubrovnik, 28–30 October. All areas of life sciences are welcome!

⏰ Early-bird registration ends 15 July.

#EYSF2026 #LifeSciences
July 14, 2026 at 8:12 AM
nelani.bsky.social
We are hiring! 🔬🧫 Join our lab at the Uni Southampton as a Research Technician working on bacteria-phage interactions to develop therapies for hard-to-treat infections.
2-year post
Deadline: 27 May 2026
Position start date: 1 July 2026 or shortly after
Apply: jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Dr Nela Nikolic receives Springboard funding to develop approaches to tackle bacterial infections
Dr Nela Nikolic receives Springboard funding to develop approaches to tackle bacterial infections
www.southampton.ac.uk
May 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Dear PhD students and postdocs — we want to hear about your science firsthand at our annual Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium @johninnescentre.bsky.social (UK) this September.

For more information and to apply: www.jic.ac.uk/event/early-...
Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium 2026 | John Innes Centre
The Department of Molecular Microbiology is organising a one and a half day Early- Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium. The symposium will be held from Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
www.jic.ac.uk
May 7, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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unisouthampton.bsky.social
We’re pleased to unveil design images of the Institute for Medical Innovation - a £100m facility at @uhsft.bsky.social bringing together researchers, medics, engineers and computer scientists to tackle disease and drive breakthroughs faster than ever.

More: https://southampton.pulse.ly/9w7l2djhle
A modern building with a warm, orange facade illuminated at dusk, displaying large glass windows. People are walking on the sidewalk, and cars are driving on the street in front. The building is labeled "Institute for Medical Innovation" and is surrounded by trees. The sky is deep blue, transitioning to a lighter hue near the horizon, suggesting evening time.
April 28, 2026 at 1:02 PM
nelani.bsky.social
Extremely happy to receive an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award for my research program on phage-based approaches to tackle antibiotic-resistant and biofilm-associated infections 🧫 🔬 🧪
A research assistant position will be advertised soon - watch this space!
@sotonbiosciences.bsky.social
acmedsci.bsky.social Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci.bsky.social · Apr 15
We’re pleased to share the latest round of our Springboard programme 👏

This year we're supporting 55 early career researchers across the UK whose bold ideas have the potential to save lives, by investing £6.7M in discovery-driven health research 💡

➡️ bit.ly/4syNGa8
Springboard awardee Dr Rodrigo Vitorio next to a quote that reads: "The Springboard support will enable me to take a crucial next step in understanding how tDCS can be optimised and personalised for people with Parkinson's."
April 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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mblokesch.bsky.social
Open postdoc position in my lab on HGT and interbacterial competition. We seek candidates with a PhD in microbiology (or related fields)+ strong 1st-author publications.
Curious, highly motivated, and dedicated team players ready to contribute fully are encouraged to apply. Details: tiny.cc/cz01101
Open Positions
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March 29, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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Apply now if you want to become a Master of Microbiomes! 🧙🧙‍♀️🪄🦠🧫🔬 #microbiomesky
cemess.bsky.social cemess_vienna @cemess.bsky.social · Mar 24
Two weeks left to apply for our Master’s Programme “Microbiome Science” at @cemess.bsky.social | @univie.ac.at! Explore microbial communities shaping health, the environment, and ecosystems.

Application Deadline: April 7

All Details: studieren.univie.ac.at/en/degree-pr...
March 28, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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It is a pleasure to announce the 4th UK MGE workshop will be in York on 23rd-24th June 2026! Registration is free and we are actively looking for contributors. Interested? If so, please register via the website and select the talk option

www.ukmgeworkshop.org

We look forward to seeing you in York!
MGE-UK-4
We are thrilled to invite you to the fourth edition of the MGE UK Workshop, hosted this year in the historic City of York. Mobile Genetic Elements (MGEs) are the ultimate architects of biology. MGEs i...
www.ukmgeworkshop.org
March 20, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Pls re-post: My department @oxfordbiochemistry.bsky.social are recruiting for several new faculty positions (links below). Broad search in molecular biology/biochemistry, across prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Interested in understanding life at the molecular level, this job might be for you!
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March 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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The School of Biosciences @unibirmingham.bsky.social is recruiting five Assistant/Associate Professors working across a range of areas, including neuroscience.

Join a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment.

Deadline: 14 April 2026

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Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) - School of Biosciences - 107106 - Grade 8 or 9
Evidence of a developing track record in publishing work of high academic quality and impact is essential, as is an emerging portfolio (or clear potential) of external research funding. Applicants mus...
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March 9, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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sotonbiosciences.bsky.social
Join us 4 #SOTSEF👇😀! with Masters students &
Secret Life of Organoids, Inner working of Cells,
Health Innovations 🏃‍♂️ @clarkinbonebiol.bsky.social @fnobrega.bsky.social 🦠 @nelani.bsky.social Microbes, Mood & Murals 🎨 @jt8teeling.bsky.social & Sci of Jurassic Park 🦖! @neilgostling.bsky.social #BSW26
uosengagement.bsky.social UoS Engagement @uosengagement.bsky.social · Feb 13
❤️ Let science steal your heart this Valentine’s Day. Book your #SOTSEF 2026 tickets! 🔍

Southampton Science and Engineering Festival returns THIS March for British Science Week at the University of Southampton!

📅 Fri 6th - Sun 15th March 2026

➡️ Find out more at www.sotsef.co.uk

#WeAreUoS #BSW26
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February 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Friends, please help spread the word about our microbiology REU program at Montana State University.
www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/

Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided.

Details in the attached pic--Feb 14 deadline
🧫🧪🦠#microsky
This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation to create "points of entry" for students interested in research. Students apply from across the country to spend 10 weeks in Bozeman, Montana this summer (May 26, 2026 - August 1, 2026). Admitted students are paired with a faculty mentor, who serves as an advisor for a student's summer project. Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided. Our program leverages MSU’s unique microbiology expertise, focusing specifically on microbes living with little or no oxygen (like those in the hot springs of nearby Yellowstone). Low oxygen microbes are essential to human and ecosystem health. They influence (or control) such processes as the breakdown of food in the GI tract, removal of toxins from our bodies and the environment, and production of greenhouse gases. They are also models for understanding the origins of life on this planet, and the potential for life on other planets. A key goal of our program is to recruit students from schools with limited research infrastructure. Being in Montana, a state with a vibrant Native American community, we are particularly interested in applications from students at tribal colleges. However, ANYONE with an interest in microbiology - or biology/science in general - can and should apply. If willing and able, please share/tweet/spread the word far and wide. Applications are due February 14, 2026. Full details can be found through our website http://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/
January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
nelani.bsky.social
PhD studentship available: Join the phage frontline against AMR! 🧫 🔬
Funded by Wessex Medical Research × Rosetrees Trust.
With @fnobrega.bsky.social, Prof Saul Faust (NIHR Southampton), Dr Liz Sheridan (NHS Dorset).
Info & Apply → www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Email me for informal enquiries
Next-generation phage therapeutics for combating antibiotic-resistant infections at University of Southampton on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Next-generation phage therapeutics for combating antibiotic-resistant infections at University of Southampton, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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stallingslab.bsky.social
We are hiring new faculty!! Come join our amazing community in the Department of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University School of Medicine! The deadline for applications is 2/21, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. facultyopportunities.wustl.edu/Posting/Deta...
Opportunity Details - Faculty Opportunities
facultyopportunities.wustl.edu
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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🚨 Postdoctoral Opportunity for Female Scientists🚨

The University of Vienna is awarding at least 20 fully funded 4 year postdoctoral positions to outstanding female scientists

Interested? Get in touch via direct message
careers.univie.ac.at/en/postdoc/e...

#MicroSky 🧪

#PostDoc @univie.ac.at
December 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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brockhurstlab.bsky.social
Manchester Institute of Biotechnology is looking for a new Professor. There are a few priority areas including microbial engineering (broadly defined, from pathways to cells to microbiomes). Closing 12 Jan.
Join us in the best city in the UK 😜
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Professorial Appointment within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology:Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
Applications are invited for a professorial appointment to be based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) at the University of Manchester (UoM). The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment at an exciting time and will help shape the institute research priorities and national/international profile. We are open to high quality applications from across the broad engineering biology and biotechnology landscape. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to chemical biology of disease related proteins, natural product biosynthesis and enzyme discovery; structural biology and mechanistic enzymology; and microbial engineering.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
December 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM