ASPB Names 2026 Award Recipients | Plant Science Today The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 awards, which honor distinction in service, outreach, education, and research.

Warm congratulations to our Editor @diorkelley.bsky.social, who has been recognised with the ASPB's Excellence in Education Award!

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GitHub - RILAB/statements: Successful Job Applications and Grants Successful Job Applications and Grants. Contribute to RILAB/statements development by creating an account on GitHub.

That time of year again! If you'd like an example of job apps in academia or industry, here's a good resource. If you got a job in industry or academia in the last few years, please consider adding yours! github.com/RILAB/statem...

Professor in Epidemiology/Pathology for Agricultural Crop Plants - Ledig stilling på Aarhus Universitet Ledig stilling ved Institut for Agroøkologi - Plantepatologi og Mikrobiologi, Aarhus Universitet

Exciting position open @aarhusuniint.bsky.social: Professor in Epidemiology/Pathology for agricultural crop plants www.au.dk/om/stillinge...

Pathogen-inducible expression of autoactive NLRs confers multi-pathogen resistance in tomato

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Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Coaker group University of California, Davis We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join our research program focused on immune receptor engineering and spatial analyses of plant pathogens interactions using computational and imaging approaches. The position will involve integration of molecular, imaging, and computational approaches. Relevant publications from the laboratory include Nature Plants (2025, PMID: 40721669), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2024, PMID: 38814867), and Cell Reports (2023, PMID: 37342910). https://www.coakerlab.org/ Qualifications: • Ph.D. in plant biology, molecular biology, genetics, computational biology, or a related field • Strong background in genomics and/or computational biology • First author publications in peer-reviewed journals • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment • Experience in plant innate immunity is preferred Application Instructions: The position is initially available for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. Salary is based on the University of California postdoctoral salary scale (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-oct-2025-scales/t23.pdf). The salary range for this position is $69,073-$82,836 US Dollars/year. Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a CV, a brief statement of research interests (~1 page), and contact information for three references to glcoaker@ucdavis.edu. The research statement should describe your previous work, how your expertise aligns with ongoing research in the lab, and potential future research directions.

We are hiring! We’re excited to recruit a postdoc to our lab at UC Davis to work on plant immune engineering and single-cell analyses of plant pathogen interactions. Apply by June 1. Please repost. www.coakerlab.org/postdoctoral...

We are looking for a Tomato Breeder to join our Team @kwsgroup.bsky.social in Antalya, Türkiye.

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Our Vegetable Division is expanding at the moment, and this is a good timepoint to get on board.

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A job posting flyer from the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison advertising a Teaching Faculty II position. The role involves coordinating and teaching microbiology lab courses and/or large enrollment introductory classes. The application deadline is May 5, 2026, at 11:59pm CDT. Applications must be submitted electronically via the Jobs at UW portal; emailed applications are not accepted. Applicants must upload a single document containing a cover letter, CV, and teaching philosophy. The job listing URL is https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/teaching-faculty-ii-madison-wisconsin-united-states, Job ID JR10009916. The flyer notes that Madison, Wisconsin is described as a vibrant place to live and work, combining college-town energy, lakeside scenery, and a community-focused atmosphere.

Interested in a teaching faculty position in Bacteriology at UW-Madison? See the attached announcement! @uwbact.bsky.social

DefensePredictor: A machine learning model to discover prokaryotic immune systems Antiphage defense systems protect bacteria from viral infection and have inspired important biotechnologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 while also revealing the evolutionary roots of eukaryotic innate immunit...

DefensePredictor: A machine learning model to discover prokaryotic immune systems
#microbiology #prokaryotes #CRISPR #MicroSky
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NAASC has funds to support 4 travel awards for U.S. students & postdocs that work on Arabidopsis and want to attend ICAR 2026-Singapore!
👍 The deadline to apply is February 10
👍 please read eligibility criteria before applying
Application information here:
www.arabidopsiscommunity.org/icar-funding

The International Conference on Arabidopsis Research, ICAR 2026, 22 - 26 June  | National University of Singapore The International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR) is the leading annual gathering of the global community of scientists who employ Arabidopsis thaliana as a model system. For nearly four decades, ICAR has showcased the remarkable contributions of Arabidopsis in advancing plant biology, and each year it brings together more than 1,000 scientists from around the world. The 36th ICAR will take place from 22–26 June 2026 at the National University of Singapore, in the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. Over five days, participants will enjoy keynote lectures, plenary and concurrent sessions, poster presentations, and abundant opportunities for networking and collaboration. Join us in Singapore to share discoveries, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections within our vibrant global community of plant scientists!

The International Conference on Arabidopsis Research, ICAR 2026, 22 - 26 June  | National University of Singapore, https://icar2026.sg

37th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR 2027) (2027) Mon 19 Jul, 4:00 PM - Fri 23, 2:00 PM [CDT]: NAASC is excited to return ICAR to Madison, Wisconsin, for the first time since 2011. Madison is a historical home for ICAR - it was the main ICAR…

📅New #PlantSciEvents Event Added: 37th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR 2027)

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New pre-print from the lab! We show that the subtilase SBT12a is essential for symbiosome stabilization in Medicago. Using HUNTER proteomics, we even got some of its substrates. Have a look.
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Preprint alert 🚨 (1/10) 🧵

𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘨𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘹 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺:
It can promote resistance, susceptibility, or restrict cell death 🤯

So what is its actual role?

We show it acts as a spatial organizer of immunity across cell types 🌱🦠 #proteostasis

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We are inviting applications for a joint appointment MLU and IPB: 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 at the IPB and 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 (W3) of Chemistry of Natural Products and Bioactives
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 via the MLU appointment portal:
berufungsportal.uni-halle.de

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Excited to share that PNAS published our research article focused on "Why are Ralstonia goofy?"

SPMIR Group - Open position(s) Postdoc Position(s) 1 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 PDF file PhD Position(s) No open positions at this time Master Project (s) No open positions ...

We are pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship opportunity (MSCA-PF 2026) in our group. Interested? Have a look here 👉 shorturl.at/VYGHN

Come join us! We're recruiting 3 new academic posts in the School of Biology, University of Leeds, closing 23/04/26.

Assoc Prof Plant Science tinyurl.com/4x48jc78
Assoc Prof Animal Biology tinyurl.com/2s4sk85s
Lecturer in Ecology, Zoology, Biodiversity or Ecosystem Management: tinyurl.com/39dwp47j

How diverse is bacterial immunity ?

We report in @science.org how language models allowed us to predict 2.4M antiphage proteins spanning >23K novel potential systems.
👏 @emordret.bsky.social, @alexhv.bsky.social & al doi.org/10.1126/scie...

Explore them here defensefinder.mdmlab.fr/wiki/refseq_...

🌱 CRAG launches an international call for early‑career researchers!
We invite young scientists interested in starting their independent research group at CRAG

📅 Deadline - April 26

Apply now 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/jdwzombrbd

It’s time to say farewell to ERC Research Group Leader Thorsten Langner after nearly 3 years at the institute. He reflects on his time here, key milestones, and what’s next: tinyurl.com/2vce2d6k
Congratulations on your new position—we wish you and your team all the best for the future!

Associate Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Molecular Microbiology The Department of Biology conducts research and teaching in many subject areas such as ecology, evolutionary biology, organismal biology and molecular biology. A total of approximately 300 people curr

Associate Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor position in Molecular Microbiology available at Lund University, Sweden:
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I’m very happy to see my fist article now officially published 🥳 great work by my partner in crime @wolki95.bsky.social and the rest of @teamthomma.bsky.social! Find it here: doi.org/10.1111/nph.... or have a look at the 🧵⬇️

If you're studying #Agriculture #PlantBreeding and would be interested in #IndustryPlacement experience, there is an opportunity at our @kwsgroup.bsky.social Breeding Station in Thriplow, Cambridgeshire:

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1/11 🔥 New preprint alert 🔥
We wanted to know what plants in the wild really care about. So we asked them 🎤.
Here is what we learned: “Biotic-response networks are an important organizer of the transcriptome in wild Arabidopsis thaliana populations”
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Assembly of helper NLR resistosome clusters upon activation of a coiled-coil NLR Nature - SUMM2, a coiled-coil NLR, promotes the assembly of higher-order resistosome clusters to initiate cell death in plants.

Great to see this really cool story published in Nature! rdcu.be/e7UoR
Parker & Wang’s commentary, “A fellowship of the rings in plant defence”, provides further insights into the elaborate structures of NLRs formed during plant immunity. rdcu.be/e7UnA @nature.com @mpipz.bsky.social

Straw Mulching Differentially Shapes the Structure and Function of Below‐Ground Bacterial Communities in Potato Depending on eDNA Source and Cultivar Potato is the world's third most important food crop, yet its production relies heavily on pesticides, creating a need for sustainable alternatives. We assessed how straw mulching, a practice known t...

🧪🌾PAPER – Does straw mulching support more sustainable potato production?🦠

The Albrectsen group studied how straw mulching affects potato performance and soil bacterial communities, offering insights for sustainable farming.

Read more in Plant-Environment Interactions:
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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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Faculty position in Plant Molecular Biology (Associate Professor or Tenure-Track Assistant Professor) at Aarhus University, Denmark
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Trait discovery is one of the most difficult parts of our work here at @kwsgroup.bsky.social. Thus, we need help:

We are looking for a Scientist in #QuantitativeGenetics & #Biostatistics for Trait Discovery.

This is a full time, permanent position here in Einbeck.

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Fig. 1 Multifaceted roles of phages in sustainable agriculture.

#TansleyInsight: From bacterial #predators to partners: phages in agriculture

Zahra Salehimoghaddam, Alexander P. Hynes and Rebecca T. Doyle
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