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Posts by Trevor Lithgow

IRB Barcelona invites applications for Group Leader positions in Chemical
Biology (one) and Structural Biology (one) as part of its strategic effort to
strengthen molecular sciences.
The successful candidates will join a highly multidisciplinary and collaborative
institute with strong expertise in cancer and metastasis, ageing and cell
reprogramming, metabolism, cell differentiation, signal transduction, and gene
expression, working at the interface of structural and computational biology,
chemistry, and biology.
IRB Barcelona is embedded in a vibrant scientific ecosystem and maintains
close collaborations with major research infrastructures such as the Barcelona
Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the ALBA Synchrotron, as well as leading
research centres, universities, and hospitals in Barcelona.

About IRB Barcelona
IRB Barcelona
(www.irbbarcelona.org)
is a multidisciplinary research
institute where scientists collaborate
to address fundamental biomedical
questions and unmet medical needs.
The Institute currently hosts more
than 500 members from around the
world across 27 research groups.
How to apply
Applications should include a CV, letter
of intent, brief (2-page) research
proposal, and the names and contact
details of at least three referees.
Applications must be submitted via
https://recruitment.irbbarcelona.org
no later than 22 May 2026, quoting
reference GL/26/01 (Chemical Biology)
or GL/26/02 (Structural Biology).
The successful candidates are expected
to join in Q4 2026 or 2027, with flexibility
depending on individual circumstances.
For Informal enquiries, please contact
the chair of the Search Committee
(Prof. Xavier Salvatella, at
xavier.salvatella@irbbarcelona.org)
and for details and updates on
the selection process please
contact the Head of People at
(irbglcall@irbbarcelona.org)

IRB Barcelona invites applications for Group Leader positions in Chemical Biology (one) and Structural Biology (one) as part of its strategic effort to strengthen molecular sciences. The successful candidates will join a highly multidisciplinary and collaborative institute with strong expertise in cancer and metastasis, ageing and cell reprogramming, metabolism, cell differentiation, signal transduction, and gene expression, working at the interface of structural and computational biology, chemistry, and biology. IRB Barcelona is embedded in a vibrant scientific ecosystem and maintains close collaborations with major research infrastructures such as the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) and the ALBA Synchrotron, as well as leading research centres, universities, and hospitals in Barcelona. About IRB Barcelona IRB Barcelona (www.irbbarcelona.org) is a multidisciplinary research institute where scientists collaborate to address fundamental biomedical questions and unmet medical needs. The Institute currently hosts more than 500 members from around the world across 27 research groups. How to apply Applications should include a CV, letter of intent, brief (2-page) research proposal, and the names and contact details of at least three referees. Applications must be submitted via https://recruitment.irbbarcelona.org no later than 22 May 2026, quoting reference GL/26/01 (Chemical Biology) or GL/26/02 (Structural Biology). The successful candidates are expected to join in Q4 2026 or 2027, with flexibility depending on individual circumstances. For Informal enquiries, please contact the chair of the Search Committee (Prof. Xavier Salvatella, at xavier.salvatella@irbbarcelona.org) and for details and updates on the selection process please contact the Head of People at (irbglcall@irbbarcelona.org)

Was just asked to spread the word about this position.
Structural biology and Chemical Biology positions in Barcelona, one of the great cities of the world!
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The provisional program for the 25th JFSP Awardees Meeting is now available!
Get a first look at what’s planned in Geneva this July.
👉https://zurl.co/iOiAG
📅 8–10 July 2026
🧪 Registration is open: zurl.co/IBSRb
#HFSPmtg2026 #sts

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Flyer fro second session of Klebsiella seminar series

Flyer fro second session of Klebsiella seminar series

‼️ The 2nd session of #KlebClub2026 is tomorrow!

This session will focus on pediatrics 🧸 — exploring the impact of Klebsiella infections in neonatal and pediatric populations, from clinical challenges to emerging research.

🗓 Thursday 16
🕘 9:00 -10:30 AM (EDT)
(FREE registration)

#microsky #AMR

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Career Opportunities: PhD position in microbial synthetic biology (22753)

Interested in synthetic biology & microbiomes? 🧬🧫
We are recruiting a PhD student to develop biosensors to study microbe–microbe & microbe–host interactions.
In beautiful Lausanne, Switzerland🏔️⛵
@dmf-unil.bsky.social @fbm-unil.bsky.social
Apply by 24.05.2026 👇
shorturl.at/6X7M4
Boosts appreciated!

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The awesome virome logo of a phage above a strand of DNA

The awesome virome logo of a phage above a strand of DNA

Have you developed a new #bioinformatics tool to understand #phage or #virus? Make sure you add it to #awesome-virome

github.com/shandley/awe...

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Phage JS1: The Virus Breaking the Rules - Editors in Conversation, mBio Edition
Phage JS1: The Virus Breaking the Rules - Editors in Conversation, mBio Edition YouTube video by American Society for Microbiology

Thanks to Marvin Whiteley and the @asm.org @mbio.bsky.social for a good time on their podcast talking about a bacteriophage that flexes and contracts in impossible ways.

Also detailed in an mBio paper here DOI: 10.1128/mbio.03829-25 @macsys.bsky.social

youtu.be/eDGta8xc4_0?...

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From Asgard to Earth: Tiny tubes may reveal the moment complex life began Stromatolites—and their close relatives, microbial mats—could be mistaken for what seems like a bunch of old dark rocks. But instead, they are dense, layered communities of microbes. Long before compl...

Our paper is out today! See this news article on it. Asgard archea have some cool proteins. If you are interested in protein evolution it’s a really exciting space. I’m lucky to be a structural biologist in the age of DL🧬🧶 @brendanburns999.bsky.social @iduggin.bsky.social @debnathghosal.bsky.social

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📢New episode alert! Bringing together the mathematical and computational sciences with biology🔬 to tackle one of science’s grand challenges - MACSYS leaders Trevor Lithgow & Jen Flegg explain why modelling a whole, living cell 🧬 matters.
👉 www.therandomsample.com.au/podcast/macs...

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Biochemist/Cell Biologist Research Officer Job in Parkville, Melbourne VIC - SEEK An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Officer / Senior Research Officer to join the Callegari Lab at WEHI.

Another postdoc position for my lab is now open. This one is for a biochemist/cell biologist who really likes mitochondria and ubiquitin. If this is you, please apply here: www.seek.com.au/job/91277535

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‼️ Excited to announce 1st session of #KlebClub2026!

We kick things off with a session on pathogenesis, with *Jay Vornhagen* as keynote speaker, alongside 2 short talks selected from submitted abstracts - Sylvie MIQUEL & @microbiosaroj.bsky.social

🗓 Thursday 9
🕘 9:00 -10:30 AM (EDT)

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Do cutting-edge research at the frontiers of AI-driven Whole Cell Modelling! We invite applications for two fully funded, 3.5-year PhD positions based with MACSYS at The Australian National University (ANU). 2026 PhD applications are now open for two exciting projects.👇
macsys.org/phd-scholars...

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📢We're hiring! Come join us in sunny☀️Brisbane. We are recruiting a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join us at QUT. This position is intended for applied mathematicians.
🔷Level A/B, Fixed-term, 2 years
📍Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
👉More info/apply: lnkd.in/gA_tJqHV
@mjsimpson.bsky.social

1 month ago 3 2 0 0
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🎙️We're launching a brand‑new season of our podcast this week & you’re invited to be part of the action! We're bringing a StudioPod recording booth straight to the Univ of Melbourne campus and will be recording new podcast episodes throughout our in-person launch event. Come watch the magic happen!

4 weeks ago 3 2 0 0

Only 9 days left to apply for this post doctoral position. Please share and forward to your colleagues.

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Which hand soap is best for killing germs? Experts say there is an array of options when it comes to hand soaps, and some labels can be misleading.

We’re proud to see MACSYS Associate Investigator, Dr Francesca Short, featured in this insightful ABC News story on hand hygiene and antibacterial soap. Dr Short is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at Monash University’s Centre to Impact Antimicrobial Resistance.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

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Join #EMBOOmics which aims to showcase new technologies and formulate questions to move the systems biology field forward 👉 s.embl.org/omx26-01-bl

📥 Abstract deadline 11 September

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Join #EESMetabolicEco and submit your abstract by 14 April: s.embl.org/ees26-11-bl

This event will inform sustainable practices, advance research methodologies, and drive transformative advancements in the understanding and management of metabolic interactions in complex biological ecosystems.

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🎙️Come See a Podcast Come to Life! MACSYS is launching a brand‑new season of The Random Sample podcast by bringing a StudioPod recording booth straight to the University of Melbourne campus - and will be recording new podcast episodes throughout the launch event. Come watch the magic happen!

1 month ago 6 2 0 1

I am so excited for this! I'll be in Melbourne to launch another season of The Random Sample podcast - something I've been involved with since 2018. If you're in town, please stop by and say hello. Thanks to MACSYS for its support of the podcast.

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also, full disclosure the badminton champ here @MonashUni @macsys.bsky.social is KJ Goh, not me

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Lithgow lab ready for action in the #Monash Node #MACSYS badminton tournament this afternoon …

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Emma Johnston (1973–2025) - Nature Ecology & Evolution Innovative marine ecologist, passionate science communicator and visionary leader in higher education.

Emma Johnston (1973–2025) | Nature Ecology & Evolution share.google/8C3YzLRFM9QC...

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A new theme issue of #PhilTransB focuses on #marine disease ecology - highlighting novel findings across a broad taxonomic range of host organisms, sharing new methodologies, and evaluating management approaches. Read #OA: buff.ly/JZIFY6h

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‘Complete joke’: Efforts to reduce funding wait times ends with longer blowout A long campaign to improve Australia’s sclerotic research bureaucracy has culminated in an extraordinary blowout to grant approval times, leaving scientists despondent.

“A complete joke”

After the starting gun fires, Australian researchers have to wait 2–3 years before even starting the race.

Really clear article explaining the impossibly long new time-frames for Australian Research Council grants.

By @liammannix.bsky.social

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Data-driven Modelling of Collective Cell Behaviour | Mathematical Institute

Come and work with us! I'm looking for a PDRA in data-driven modelling of collective cell behaviour to join the group. More information at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/node/80472

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RIP David Botstein
#MicroSky

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We’re recruiting new Research Group Leaders!
We offer:
🔬 Core funding
💻 Access to world-leading infrastructure
👩🏽‍🔬A network of world-leading scientists
…and much more.
Apply by 11 April: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...
#ResearchCareers #Bioinformatics @timcoorens.bsky.social @embl.org

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PhD Scholarship at Monash University - MACSYS Do cutting-edge research at the intersection of cryo‑EM, genome-wide profiling, and AI-driven modelling. Work with world‑class cryo-EM/cryo-ET imaging and AI tools to discover how the dangerous bacter...

Come do a PhD with me and @trevor-lithgow.bsky.social at @monashuniversity.bsky.social ! We’re at the leading edge of pathogen biology using cutting edge Cryo-EM and AI-driven genetic screens to uncover the mysteries of outer membrane biology. Reach out to me for a chat!

macsys.org/phd-scholars...

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Screenshot of LinkedIn post from ARC saying that DP27 EOI outcomes will be released on RMS on the 26th Feb 2026.

Screenshot of LinkedIn post from ARC saying that DP27 EOI outcomes will be released on RMS on the 26th Feb 2026.

The ARC have said (on LinkedIn) they will release outcomes for Discovery Projects Expressions of Interest (2027) tomorrow👇

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