Mariana Schuster
@marischuster.bsky.social
Leader of the group Receptor Biochemistry @ipbhalle.bsky.social
Plant-pathogen, receptors, #proteases, fungi, effectors, crop protection
Mom
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https://www.ipb-halle.de/en/research/independent-junior-research-groups/research-groups/receptor-biochemistry
Plant-pathogen, receptors, #proteases, fungi, effectors, crop protection
Mom
🇨🇴🇩🇪
https://www.ipb-halle.de/en/research/independent-junior-research-groups/research-groups/receptor-biochemistry
Looking forward!!!
Dear PPRM community, we are pleased to invite you to the next PPRM meeting, 14-16 September 2026 in Freising, Germany.
Registration opening soon!
Registration opening soon!
February 16, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Looking forward!!!
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Our First preprint 🌱 about a new Component of the Autophagic Network identified in Pi-deprived root tips is online ❣️ All I wished for Valentine's day 😀 #proudPI#autophagy#rootPiSensing#plantproteolysis
CAN1-mediated autophagosome size regulation fine-tunes phosphate starvation tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.12.705259v1
February 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Our First preprint 🌱 about a new Component of the Autophagic Network identified in Pi-deprived root tips is online ❣️ All I wished for Valentine's day 😀 #proudPI#autophagy#rootPiSensing#plantproteolysis
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My lab at the JIC is recruiting 3 PDRA:
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
Postdoctoral Researcher (Charpentier Group) | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Charpentier Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of plant calcium signalling.
www.jic.ac.uk
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
My lab at the JIC is recruiting 3 PDRA:
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
🔹 Bioinformatics / AI
🔹 Molecular Biology / Genetics
🔹 Proteomics
Programme funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
📅 Closing date: 27 February
Apply via JIC website:
www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/
Please share with outstanding candidates. 🙏
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
📣 Call for Speakers!
Are you a woman or non-binary scientist ready to share your research with the public? Then, apply to be a speaker at Soapbox Science Berlin 🧪🌍🔭💻🦊🧠
📍 Holzmarkt | 🗓 June 28
⏰ Applications close Feb 23
👉 Apply now! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#WomeninSTEM #scicomm #wisskomm
Are you a woman or non-binary scientist ready to share your research with the public? Then, apply to be a speaker at Soapbox Science Berlin 🧪🌍🔭💻🦊🧠
📍 Holzmarkt | 🗓 June 28
⏰ Applications close Feb 23
👉 Apply now! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#WomeninSTEM #scicomm #wisskomm
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
📣 Call for Speakers!
Are you a woman or non-binary scientist ready to share your research with the public? Then, apply to be a speaker at Soapbox Science Berlin 🧪🌍🔭💻🦊🧠
📍 Holzmarkt | 🗓 June 28
⏰ Applications close Feb 23
👉 Apply now! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#WomeninSTEM #scicomm #wisskomm
Are you a woman or non-binary scientist ready to share your research with the public? Then, apply to be a speaker at Soapbox Science Berlin 🧪🌍🔭💻🦊🧠
📍 Holzmarkt | 🗓 June 28
⏰ Applications close Feb 23
👉 Apply now! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#WomeninSTEM #scicomm #wisskomm
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A position with prospects! We offer excellent researchers again the possibility to apply for a position as a Leader of a Lise Meitner Research Group in all areas of #science. Applications are possible between February 11th and April 15th, 2026. www.mpg.de/lise-meitner... #lisemeitnergroups
February 11, 2026 at 8:31 AM
A position with prospects! We offer excellent researchers again the possibility to apply for a position as a Leader of a Lise Meitner Research Group in all areas of #science. Applications are possible between February 11th and April 15th, 2026. www.mpg.de/lise-meitner... #lisemeitnergroups
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Joint funding opportunities from the DFG and the Colombian Pontifícia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ). Under this Standing Open Procedure (SOP), researchers from Germany and the PUJ may apply for a funding period of up to three years in any field of research: www.dfg.de/en/news/news...
Colombian-German Collaboration in Research
www.dfg.de
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Joint funding opportunities from the DFG and the Colombian Pontifícia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ). Under this Standing Open Procedure (SOP), researchers from Germany and the PUJ may apply for a funding period of up to three years in any field of research: www.dfg.de/en/news/news...
This is so interesting!
To be able to deal sustainably with pathogens we should beat them in the "evolutionary game" ergo, understanding how pathogens adapt is key!
To be able to deal sustainably with pathogens we should beat them in the "evolutionary game" ergo, understanding how pathogens adapt is key!
What enables a fungus to invade a mammal host? @marco-guerreiro.bsky.social unravels signatures of translation adaptation among pathogenic and non-pathogenic species of Trichosporonales. See more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Genomic and physiological signatures of adaptation in pathogenic fungi - Nature Communications
Emerging fungal pathogens have detrimental impacts on crops, animals, and humans, however little is known about their transition to a pathogenic lifestyle. This study demonstrates that the transition ...
www.nature.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
This is so interesting!
To be able to deal sustainably with pathogens we should beat them in the "evolutionary game" ergo, understanding how pathogens adapt is key!
To be able to deal sustainably with pathogens we should beat them in the "evolutionary game" ergo, understanding how pathogens adapt is key!
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Promote brilliant plant science #ECRs 🌱
@plantsciencedbg.bsky.social Awards 2026 are open. monetary prize, a certificate & a plenary talk at Botanik-Tagung.
Deadline: 26 Apr 2026.
Pro tip: 👉 Self-noms welcome for Horst Wiehe Award
Details: www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de/u/3awards
@plantsciencedbg.bsky.social Awards 2026 are open. monetary prize, a certificate & a plenary talk at Botanik-Tagung.
Deadline: 26 Apr 2026.
Pro tip: 👉 Self-noms welcome for Horst Wiehe Award
Details: www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de/u/3awards
Actualia (2026) - Notifications of the Society
Notifications from our Society (Deutsche Botanische Gesellschaft, DBG) for its members (2026)
www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Promote brilliant plant science #ECRs 🌱
@plantsciencedbg.bsky.social Awards 2026 are open. monetary prize, a certificate & a plenary talk at Botanik-Tagung.
Deadline: 26 Apr 2026.
Pro tip: 👉 Self-noms welcome for Horst Wiehe Award
Details: www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de/u/3awards
@plantsciencedbg.bsky.social Awards 2026 are open. monetary prize, a certificate & a plenary talk at Botanik-Tagung.
Deadline: 26 Apr 2026.
Pro tip: 👉 Self-noms welcome for Horst Wiehe Award
Details: www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de/u/3awards
This was a great workshop! I totally recommend it!
Registration is open for the 7th UK Workshop on Membrane Proteins! Join us from 15-17 April to understand the basics of membrane protein purification using cutting edge methods. Save £ with our earlybird discount, apply before 15 February: https://ow.ly/rx0B50YbAUt
February 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
This was a great workshop! I totally recommend it!
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Applications for our Fellowship Mentorship Programme are open!
The programme supports promising early career researchers to submit fellowship applications and move towards research independence. Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/BioIRF
The programme supports promising early career researchers to submit fellowship applications and move towards research independence. Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/BioIRF
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Applications for our Fellowship Mentorship Programme are open!
The programme supports promising early career researchers to submit fellowship applications and move towards research independence. Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/BioIRF
The programme supports promising early career researchers to submit fellowship applications and move towards research independence. Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/BioIRF
Post translational modifications for the win!
Here another beautiful example on how they expand the function of the proteome in unexpected, exiting ways!
Congrats to the authors :)
Here another beautiful example on how they expand the function of the proteome in unexpected, exiting ways!
Congrats to the authors :)
A ubiquitin binding protein mediates the crosstalk between PTI and ETI! Check out our new preprint below 👇
Ubiquitin recognition integrates plant immune signaling by cell-surface and intracellular receptors https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.06.703835v1
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Post translational modifications for the win!
Here another beautiful example on how they expand the function of the proteome in unexpected, exiting ways!
Congrats to the authors :)
Here another beautiful example on how they expand the function of the proteome in unexpected, exiting ways!
Congrats to the authors :)
Cool!
Structure is everything! I am happy to see my PhD institute making this important step.
Congratulations!
Structure is everything! I am happy to see my PhD institute making this important step.
Congratulations!
🌱🔬 A big step forward for natural products research at our institute! We’re pleased to welcome Dr Anna Wacker and Dr Karsten Siems as Co-Leaders of our new Core Facility "Natural Product Isolation & NMR". 👉Read our conversation: s.gwdg.de/JcizZH
#Microbiology #DrugDiscovery #NewAntibiotics #NMR
#Microbiology #DrugDiscovery #NewAntibiotics #NMR
February 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Cool!
Structure is everything! I am happy to see my PhD institute making this important step.
Congratulations!
Structure is everything! I am happy to see my PhD institute making this important step.
Congratulations!
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Our cluster of Excellence GreenRobust is looking for a scientific coordinator located at Heidelberg University. Please spread the word!
www.academics.com/jobs/scienti...
www.academics.com/jobs/scienti...
Scientific coordinator at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg (f/m/d) - Universität Heidelberg
Universität Heidelberg looks for Scientific coordinator at the GreenRobust location Heidelberg (f/m/d) in Heidelberg - apply now!
www.academics.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Our cluster of Excellence GreenRobust is looking for a scientific coordinator located at Heidelberg University. Please spread the word!
www.academics.com/jobs/scienti...
www.academics.com/jobs/scienti...
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Please share! We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist (2 years, extension possible) starting from 01/05/2026 at
@ipbhalle.bsky.social! The project focuses on plant immune receptor biochemistry and structural biology.
Deadline 09/03/2026.
Apply at: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/11-postdocto...
@ipbhalle.bsky.social! The project focuses on plant immune receptor biochemistry and structural biology.
Deadline 09/03/2026.
Apply at: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/11-postdocto...
Postdoctoral position in biology (m/f/d) (2/2026)
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle) offers a Postdoctoral position in Biology
ipb-halle.mhm.jobs
February 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Please share! We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist (2 years, extension possible) starting from 01/05/2026 at
@ipbhalle.bsky.social! The project focuses on plant immune receptor biochemistry and structural biology.
Deadline 09/03/2026.
Apply at: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/11-postdocto...
@ipbhalle.bsky.social! The project focuses on plant immune receptor biochemistry and structural biology.
Deadline 09/03/2026.
Apply at: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/11-postdocto...
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Please share! We are looking for a PhD student (4 years) starting from 01/05/2026 at @ipbhalle.bsky.social!
If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026.
Application portal: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...
If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026.
Application portal: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...
PhD position in biology (m/f/d) (1/2026)
Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry (Halle) offers a PhD position in Biology
ipb-halle.mhm.jobs
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Please share! We are looking for a PhD student (4 years) starting from 01/05/2026 at @ipbhalle.bsky.social!
If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026.
Application portal: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...
If you are interested in plant immunity, receptor biochemistry and evolution, consider applying! Deadline 09/03/2026.
Application portal: ipb-halle.mhm.jobs/10-phd-posit...
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Join us for the 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium. Registration is now open. Everyone is cordially invited.
Click here to register: eveeno.com/ipbsymposium...
Speakers and titles: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
Click here to register: eveeno.com/ipbsymposium...
Speakers and titles: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Join us for the 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium. Registration is now open. Everyone is cordially invited.
Click here to register: eveeno.com/ipbsymposium...
Speakers and titles: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
Click here to register: eveeno.com/ipbsymposium...
Speakers and titles: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
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50thEPSO seminar for European Plant Scientists: 19 February 2026 at 15.00 CET discussing Communicating Plant Science – Examples from Fascination of Plants Day with Valeria Bianciotto, Maruša Pompe-Novak and Trine Hvoslef-Eide. bit.ly/4bCatNL #PlantScience #PlantsDay2026
February 2, 2026 at 12:14 PM
50thEPSO seminar for European Plant Scientists: 19 February 2026 at 15.00 CET discussing Communicating Plant Science – Examples from Fascination of Plants Day with Valeria Bianciotto, Maruša Pompe-Novak and Trine Hvoslef-Eide. bit.ly/4bCatNL #PlantScience #PlantsDay2026
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Please share!
PhD position (4 years) available in my group @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social. We look for candidates with solid aptitude in computer science to cross disciplines and use cutting edge imaging to understand host infection by destructive plant pathogens.
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
PhD position (4 years) available in my group @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social. We look for candidates with solid aptitude in computer science to cross disciplines and use cutting edge imaging to understand host infection by destructive plant pathogens.
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Please share!
PhD position (4 years) available in my group @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social. We look for candidates with solid aptitude in computer science to cross disciplines and use cutting edge imaging to understand host infection by destructive plant pathogens.
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
PhD position (4 years) available in my group @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social. We look for candidates with solid aptitude in computer science to cross disciplines and use cutting edge imaging to understand host infection by destructive plant pathogens.
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Please share!
My group at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social is offering a post-doctoral position (4 years). We look for a structural biologist with experience in Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET to investigate the mechanisms of host invasion by pathogenic fungi. Deadline February 28th!
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
My group at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social is offering a post-doctoral position (4 years). We look for a structural biologist with experience in Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET to investigate the mechanisms of host invasion by pathogenic fungi. Deadline February 28th!
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
January 30, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Please share!
My group at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social is offering a post-doctoral position (4 years). We look for a structural biologist with experience in Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET to investigate the mechanisms of host invasion by pathogenic fungi. Deadline February 28th!
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
My group at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social is offering a post-doctoral position (4 years). We look for a structural biologist with experience in Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET to investigate the mechanisms of host invasion by pathogenic fungi. Deadline February 28th!
uni-tuebingen.de/universitaet...
Pasito a pasito… 😃
Plant Breeding Innovation Clears Next Hurdle for EU NGT Framework
https://www.europesays.com/2737143/
The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment (ENVI) has approved, by a strong majority, the compromise text on…
https://www.europesays.com/2737143/
The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment (ENVI) has approved, by a strong majority, the compromise text on…
Plant Breeding Innovation Clears Next Hurdle for EU NGT Framework - EUROPE SAYS
The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment (ENVI) has approved, by a strong majority, the compromise text on the NGT Regulation agreed in trilogue
www.europesays.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Pasito a pasito… 😃
@cnaumann123.bsky.social invited @degradomics.bsky.social from @uni-freiburg.de as #SNP2Prot seminar speaker. It is always a pleasure to discuss with a fellow #protease researcher!
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 AM
@cnaumann123.bsky.social invited @degradomics.bsky.social from @uni-freiburg.de as #SNP2Prot seminar speaker. It is always a pleasure to discuss with a fellow #protease researcher!
What a Pearl indeed!
And thanks for the figure! This will replace the one on the corresponding chapter in my lectures :)
And thanks for the figure! This will replace the one on the corresponding chapter in my lectures :)
Thank you
@marioncmueller.bsky.social, @binebrumm.bsky.social, Eric Kemen, Yiheng Hu and Thomas Lahaye for this nice common effort on effector diversity.
Diversify and conquer: How effector diversity is shaped by host–microbe co-evolution
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
@marioncmueller.bsky.social, @binebrumm.bsky.social, Eric Kemen, Yiheng Hu and Thomas Lahaye for this nice common effort on effector diversity.
Diversify and conquer: How effector diversity is shaped by host–microbe co-evolution
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Diversify and conquer: How effector diversity is shaped by host–microbe co-evolution
doi.org
January 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
What a Pearl indeed!
And thanks for the figure! This will replace the one on the corresponding chapter in my lectures :)
And thanks for the figure! This will replace the one on the corresponding chapter in my lectures :)
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
📢 2 PhD Positions Available in Plant Immune Receptor Bioengineering at Imperial College London
🌱 Start: Oct 2026
📅 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
🇬🇧 UK/settled status only
💰 Fully funded (48 months)
ℹ️ Info: shorturl.at/po61I
#PlantImmunity #PlantPathology #SyntheticBiology
🙏 Share with interested candidates!
🌱 Start: Oct 2026
📅 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
🇬🇧 UK/settled status only
💰 Fully funded (48 months)
ℹ️ Info: shorturl.at/po61I
#PlantImmunity #PlantPathology #SyntheticBiology
🙏 Share with interested candidates!
PhD Opportunities | Faculty of Natural Sciences | Imperial College London
www.imperial.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:33 AM
📢 2 PhD Positions Available in Plant Immune Receptor Bioengineering at Imperial College London
🌱 Start: Oct 2026
📅 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
🇬🇧 UK/settled status only
💰 Fully funded (48 months)
ℹ️ Info: shorturl.at/po61I
#PlantImmunity #PlantPathology #SyntheticBiology
🙏 Share with interested candidates!
🌱 Start: Oct 2026
📅 Deadline: 10 Feb 2026
🇬🇧 UK/settled status only
💰 Fully funded (48 months)
ℹ️ Info: shorturl.at/po61I
#PlantImmunity #PlantPathology #SyntheticBiology
🙏 Share with interested candidates!
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
ECR’s hurry up, only 2 days left, if you want to take part in
3rd Early Career Plant Researchers Network Meeting
Halle (Saale), 20–21 April 2026
⏱️Application deadline is 23rd Jan 2026
#PlantSci
➡️ www.plant-ecr-networking.eu
3rd Early Career Plant Researchers Network Meeting
Halle (Saale), 20–21 April 2026
⏱️Application deadline is 23rd Jan 2026
#PlantSci
➡️ www.plant-ecr-networking.eu
Are you an experienced PhD student or postdoc in plant science looking to connect, present your work, and discuss career paths?
Join us at the 3rd Early Career Plant Researchers Network Meeting, Halle (Saale), 20–21 April 2026
Deadline: 23 January 2026
plant-ecr-networking.eu
Join us at the 3rd Early Career Plant Researchers Network Meeting, Halle (Saale), 20–21 April 2026
Deadline: 23 January 2026
plant-ecr-networking.eu
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
ECR’s hurry up, only 2 days left, if you want to take part in
3rd Early Career Plant Researchers Network Meeting
Halle (Saale), 20–21 April 2026
⏱️Application deadline is 23rd Jan 2026
#PlantSci
➡️ www.plant-ecr-networking.eu
3rd Early Career Plant Researchers Network Meeting
Halle (Saale), 20–21 April 2026
⏱️Application deadline is 23rd Jan 2026
#PlantSci
➡️ www.plant-ecr-networking.eu
Reposted by Mariana Schuster
Save the Date!
Our 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium will take place on April 22-23. You can look forward to excellent speakers on topics such as plant stress and signaling. More information: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
Our 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium will take place on April 22-23. You can look forward to excellent speakers on topics such as plant stress and signaling. More information: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Save the Date!
Our 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium will take place on April 22-23. You can look forward to excellent speakers on topics such as plant stress and signaling. More information: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...
Our 11th Leibniz Plant Biochemistry Symposium will take place on April 22-23. You can look forward to excellent speakers on topics such as plant stress and signaling. More information: www.ipb-halle.de/forschung/sy...