Dr Sarah Kessans
@sakessans.bsky.social
Associate Professor at University of Canterbury, Aotearoa. Fungal synthetic biology, microgravity research.
Our Microgravity Research Team is seeking a protein crystallographer for an exciting new role! The 2-year postdoc fellow will work on high impact protein crystallisation research bound for space. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply!
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
Postdoctoral Fellow - Protein Crystallisation in Microgravity -
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz
November 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Our Microgravity Research Team is seeking a protein crystallographer for an exciting new role! The 2-year postdoc fellow will work on high impact protein crystallisation research bound for space. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply!
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
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The National Crystallization Center is hiring for two positions: a research scientist position focused on progressing our crystallization optimization projects, and a research support specialist to support operations of the Crystallization Center!
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The National Crystallization Center is hiring for two positions: a research scientist position focused on progressing our crystallization optimization projects, and a research support specialist to support operations of the Crystallization Center!
"...science loses meaning if it comes at the cost of human potential, and mentorship is, at its core, about nurturing that potential."
Wonderful (and humble) essay on mentorship by Brandon Gaut, on occasion of Brandon receiving the inaugural Mentorship Award of @genetics-gsa.bsky.social. I hope this will be widely read!
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August 12, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"...science loses meaning if it comes at the cost of human potential, and mentorship is, at its core, about nurturing that potential."
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My team has updated our free database of POSTDOC fellowships.
This database contains 286 entries. For each entry, we provide a link, short description, deadline, amount, and eligibility criteria.
Download this updated and expanded database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
This database contains 286 entries. For each entry, we provide a link, short description, deadline, amount, and eligibility criteria.
Download this updated and expanded database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
August 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My team has updated our free database of POSTDOC fellowships.
This database contains 286 entries. For each entry, we provide a link, short description, deadline, amount, and eligibility criteria.
Download this updated and expanded database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
This database contains 286 entries. For each entry, we provide a link, short description, deadline, amount, and eligibility criteria.
Download this updated and expanded database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
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www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Majority of Government’s $231m spend on Advanced Technology Institute funded through planned research funding cuts
Majority of Govt's $231m tech institute funded through research funding cuts
'It will be a cornerstone of our plan to grow a high-tech, high-value economy.'
www.nzherald.co.nz
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/... Majority of Government’s $231m spend on Advanced Technology Institute funded through planned research funding cuts
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Come work with me! The synchrotron is hiring a *permanent* MX beamline scientist with chemical crystallography experience. If you like crystals and fixing things, this is the job for you! 👩🔬🔧💎🤖
australian-nuclear.contactrh.com/jobs/12/4355...
australian-nuclear.contactrh.com/jobs/12/4355...
Beamline Scientist - MX
Beamline Scientist - MX
australian-nuclear.contactrh.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Come work with me! The synchrotron is hiring a *permanent* MX beamline scientist with chemical crystallography experience. If you like crystals and fixing things, this is the job for you! 👩🔬🔧💎🤖
australian-nuclear.contactrh.com/jobs/12/4355...
australian-nuclear.contactrh.com/jobs/12/4355...
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Great resource to connect early career folks with more senior scientists looking to hire postdocs! 🧪
Great resource to connect early career folks with more senior scientists looking to hire postdocs! 🧪
July 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
go.bsky.app/8zZNEGV
Great resource to connect early career folks with more senior scientists looking to hire postdocs! 🧪
Great resource to connect early career folks with more senior scientists looking to hire postdocs! 🧪
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We are looking to recruit a tenure track group leader in the field of Chemical/Synthetic Biology (in the broadest sense) to lead a research program within the Division of Protein & Nucleic Acid Chemistry ( www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNW809/r... ) at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB).
Research Group Leader in Chemical/Synthetic Biology at MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...
www.jobs.ac.uk
July 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
We are looking to recruit a tenure track group leader in the field of Chemical/Synthetic Biology (in the broadest sense) to lead a research program within the Division of Protein & Nucleic Acid Chemistry ( www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNW809/r... ) at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB).
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In about a week we (Biological Sciences @ Monash Uni in Melbourne, Australia) will be opening a search for 3 (!!!) permanent academic positions (40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service) at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. 1 Genomics, 2 Ecology. Please share, email me, DM, follow, send carrier pigeons…
June 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
In about a week we (Biological Sciences @ Monash Uni in Melbourne, Australia) will be opening a search for 3 (!!!) permanent academic positions (40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service) at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. 1 Genomics, 2 Ecology. Please share, email me, DM, follow, send carrier pigeons…
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I spoke with Jade Hindmon, host of @kpbssandiego.bsky.social Midday Edition, about the consequences of the current administration’s cuts to science funding. Please share to help spread the word and raise awareness.
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
Nobel laureate on how Trump's cuts are hurting science
Neuroscientist, biologist and 2021 Nobel Prize winner Ardem Patapoutian joined Midday Edition to talk about how the Trump administration's effort to cut back on science spending is impacting researche...
www.kpbs.org
June 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I spoke with Jade Hindmon, host of @kpbssandiego.bsky.social Midday Edition, about the consequences of the current administration’s cuts to science funding. Please share to help spread the word and raise awareness.
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
www.kpbs.org/podcasts/kpb...
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Opinion from Auckland University: This Government should be aiming to grow our investment in science in order to fulfil its own stated aim of growing our GDP.
How to grow a deep tech economy, but for real this time
newsroom.co.nz
May 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Opinion from Auckland University: This Government should be aiming to grow our investment in science in order to fulfil its own stated aim of growing our GDP.
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Monash University has made many positions available specifically for young and early career researchers who would like to take some time away from the USA. These are case by case, not advertised. So if you are interested or know anyone interested have them get in contact with someone at Monash.
May 15, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Monash University has made many positions available specifically for young and early career researchers who would like to take some time away from the USA. These are case by case, not advertised. So if you are interested or know anyone interested have them get in contact with someone at Monash.
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I got hit by some rather sudden and extreme financial hardship so if anyone is in need of remote wetlab contract research, strictly BSL1, do let me know. Currently scrambling for gigs.
Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal Non-model Bioeng
Custom Lab Hardware
Turn Key Genetic Design
Please repost for reach 💚
Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal Non-model Bioeng
Custom Lab Hardware
Turn Key Genetic Design
Please repost for reach 💚
May 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I got hit by some rather sudden and extreme financial hardship so if anyone is in need of remote wetlab contract research, strictly BSL1, do let me know. Currently scrambling for gigs.
Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal Non-model Bioeng
Custom Lab Hardware
Turn Key Genetic Design
Please repost for reach 💚
Plant, Bacterial, Archaeal Non-model Bioeng
Custom Lab Hardware
Turn Key Genetic Design
Please repost for reach 💚
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ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
the word alert is in a purple circle
ALT: the word alert is in a purple circle
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
1/n
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Booker frames the crisis to American science deftly. A lot of debates to be had about the 4am metaphor, but I needed to hear someone important say this. On a loop. For maybe a week. @booker.senate.gov
Booker: Scientists Will Go Elsewhere
YouTube video by Dev M
youtu.be
April 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Booker frames the crisis to American science deftly. A lot of debates to be had about the 4am metaphor, but I needed to hear someone important say this. On a loop. For maybe a week. @booker.senate.gov
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We are hiring a #phage research assistant here in Christchurch to help with our phagesolutions.co.nz project. If you are looking for a rewarding job in a microbiology laboratory, please take a look! #NZLabLife
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
Research Assistant - Phage -
University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz
March 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
We are hiring a #phage research assistant here in Christchurch to help with our phagesolutions.co.nz project. If you are looking for a rewarding job in a microbiology laboratory, please take a look! #NZLabLife
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails/a...
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12. Like art, music, philosophy, and literature, science is literally part of humanity's heritage.
My colleagues and I have had the amazing opportunity to be part of something vastly larger than ourselves, with meaning that transcends any state, regime, or generation.
They can't take that away.
My colleagues and I have had the amazing opportunity to be part of something vastly larger than ourselves, with meaning that transcends any state, regime, or generation.
They can't take that away.
March 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
12. Like art, music, philosophy, and literature, science is literally part of humanity's heritage.
My colleagues and I have had the amazing opportunity to be part of something vastly larger than ourselves, with meaning that transcends any state, regime, or generation.
They can't take that away.
My colleagues and I have had the amazing opportunity to be part of something vastly larger than ourselves, with meaning that transcends any state, regime, or generation.
They can't take that away.
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We should not let this happen to NIH.
Jay Bhattacharya will tear out your NIH grants and send them to rightwing schools. He is right at the center of the rightwing effort to destroy US science— he was chosen by Republicans b/c he would do that.
His Senate hearing is Wed at 10am. 1/
Jay Bhattacharya will tear out your NIH grants and send them to rightwing schools. He is right at the center of the rightwing effort to destroy US science— he was chosen by Republicans b/c he would do that.
His Senate hearing is Wed at 10am. 1/
“Now, Kennedy sits atop the very system he spent decades attacking, responsible for the nation’s health policy and already chipping away at the institutions he’s been appointed to lead.”
@brandyzadrozny.bsky.social is undefeated www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
@brandyzadrozny.bsky.social is undefeated www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
A measles crisis decades in the making: How RFK Jr. helped drive America to this moment
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits atop the very health system he spent years attacking, and he’s already chipping away at the institutions he’s been appointed to lead.
www.nbcnews.com
March 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We should not let this happen to NIH.
Jay Bhattacharya will tear out your NIH grants and send them to rightwing schools. He is right at the center of the rightwing effort to destroy US science— he was chosen by Republicans b/c he would do that.
His Senate hearing is Wed at 10am. 1/
Jay Bhattacharya will tear out your NIH grants and send them to rightwing schools. He is right at the center of the rightwing effort to destroy US science— he was chosen by Republicans b/c he would do that.
His Senate hearing is Wed at 10am. 1/
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The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
Were you fired by President Trump? | House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
democrats-science.house.gov
February 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Democrats on the House Science Committee have set up a website to collect stories from fired federal employees, anonymously if desired democrats-science.house.gov/sciencefirings
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to the plane, the pilot is tiny
to the reservoir, the plane is tiny
to the fire, the reservoir is tiny
and still—
the pilot brings the plane
to the reservoir
the reservoir
to the fire
and the fire turns
we were born shouting
our petitions to the bigness
only one demand:
let me stay
a little longer
to the reservoir, the plane is tiny
to the fire, the reservoir is tiny
and still—
the pilot brings the plane
to the reservoir
the reservoir
to the fire
and the fire turns
we were born shouting
our petitions to the bigness
only one demand:
let me stay
a little longer
January 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
to the plane, the pilot is tiny
to the reservoir, the plane is tiny
to the fire, the reservoir is tiny
and still—
the pilot brings the plane
to the reservoir
the reservoir
to the fire
and the fire turns
we were born shouting
our petitions to the bigness
only one demand:
let me stay
a little longer
to the reservoir, the plane is tiny
to the fire, the reservoir is tiny
and still—
the pilot brings the plane
to the reservoir
the reservoir
to the fire
and the fire turns
we were born shouting
our petitions to the bigness
only one demand:
let me stay
a little longer