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Full Time 12-month fixed term role for a dedicated Research Fellow Opportunity to join the Brain and Mind Centre to study the role of the immune system in mental health problems among young people Base Salary $127,436 – $151,328 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Brain and Mind Centre’s Youth Mental Health and Technology team conduct clinical research across several streams that explore biological and behavioural factors influencing the onset, course, and response to treatment in young people with emerging mental disorders. Extensive collaborations with clinicians, data scientists, geneticists, bioinformaticians, health service providers, and philanthropic and research organisations enable us to quickly and effectively translate our research findings into health system innovations, facilitating continuous improvements to mental health services for the benefit of young people in Australia. Your key responsibilities will be to: undertake analysis of clinical, biological, and behavioural data and work as part of a collaborative team working at the intersection of the immune system and mental health to guide better assessment, classification, and intervention in young people with emerging mental disorders assist with the design and high-level coordination of new study protocols collecting clinical, biological, and behavioural data as part of immune-related mental health research projects assist with the preparation of project reports, conference presentations, and journal manuscripts (including data management/preparation, statistical analysis, visualisation, and writing) assist with the preparation of grant and fellowship applications (institutional, national, and/or international schemes). About you a PhD in an academic field relevant to immune science or other higher professional qualifications in related fields (e.g., neuroscience) experience in quantitative methods relevant to immune science experience in clinical research with strong data analytic skills with an interest in training in the application of analytic techniques to longitudinal or large mental health data sets or biobanks a strong applied research orientation with a proven ability to build successful working relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., clinicians, service providers), both internal and external strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to data management and analysis strong interpersonal and communication skills. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion, and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Consultant by email to danielle.selinger@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 15 February 2026 11:59 PM

Cell identity relies on correct gene expression, so the process of transcription is tightly regulated. During early elongation of RNA Polymerase II, it is likely to terminate. Early termination has a big impact on transcriptional output, but how it is regulated is poorly understood. The Vlaming lab aims to understand what drives early termination vs productive elongation. To this end, we use cutting-edge nascent-RNA sequencing techniques, high-throughput screening and precise genome editing. Your job This project aims to systematically identify and characterize regulators of early transcription termination. Potential approaches will involve pooled CRISPR screens, genome editing mouse embryonic stem cells to allow for rapid protein depletion, mapping transcriptional effects (RNA-seq, TT-seq, PRO-seq), proximity labeling approaches, ChIP, and the bioinformatic analysis of generated sequencing data. You are encouraged to bring your own expertise to the current project and contribute your own project ideas. While working on this project, you will hone your technical skills as well as skills in project design, writing, presenting, supervising, and collaborating. As part of our team, you will contribute to an enthusiastic, collaborative and respectful environment, in which we can perform high-quality research together. Your qualities You share our enthusiasm for gene regulation and are motivated to push beyond the boundaries of what we know. Furthermore, you meet the following criteria: you have obtained, or are on track to obtain, a PhD with first or co-author publications/preprints in a relevant field; you have a background in gene regulation, or in a closely related field; you bring experience with at least two, ideally more, of the following approaches: cell engineering, high-throughput assays, transcriptomics, genomics, sequencing data analysis; you are able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team; you are proficient in academic English, both spoken and written. Our offer an independent postdoc position for an initial period of one year (1.0 FTE), with an extension of two additional years upon a positive evaluation; a gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience,  between € 3.546 and €5.538 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University. About us A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow. Working at the Faculty of Science  external link means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information & Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community. You will work in the group of Dr Hanneke Vlaming in the Genome Biology and Epigenetics (GBE) division of the department of Biology. With the Biology department, we are embedded within the Institute of Biodynamics and Biocomplexity (IBB). The IBB offers an inspiring and highly interactive scientific environment covering various disciplines, including Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. GBE forms a multidisciplinary and interconnected team of researchers interested in studying various aspects of gene regulation. We work closely together with the other groups in GBE, led by Professor Tuncay Baubec (chromatin readers & writers, DNA methylation), Dr Severin Uebbing (evolution of enhancers), and Dr Vivek Bhardwaj (single-cell multi-omics). GBE offers a stimulating, collaborative, and international environment. Become part of the team! More information For more information, please contact Hanneke Vlaming at h.vlaming@uu.nl. Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl. Apply now As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute. Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the “Apply now” button! Please enclose: your letter of motivation describing what excites you about the position and what makes you a good candidate; if you have not yet obtained your PhD degree please also include what remains to be completed; your curriculum vitae; the names, email addresses and phone numbers of at least two references (no reference letters needed at this point); a copy of your PhD certificate, if already obtained; otherwise, please indicate in your motivation letter what requirements remain. If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them. Some connections are fundamental – Be one of them #FundamentalConnection The application deadline is 10 February 2026. Apply Now

Join the Divisions of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics at the Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences and contribute to the development of adaptive synthetic cells for dialysis that potentially replaces kidney function. Your job Patients whose kidneys fail, unfortunately die within days or weeks without replacement therapy. Current replacement therapies have severe shortcomings. Kidney transplantation is not available for 25% of the patients, while eligible patients wait years for donor kidneys, and recipients require lifelong immunosuppression and experience still complications. Many patients, therefore, depend on dialysis. However, dialysis only mimics the filtration by the glomeruli (biological nanofilters) and does not replace functionality of the kidney tubules. The latter is essential to actively remove metabolic waste/toxins that cannot be cleared via filtration. Your aim in this position will be to develop synthetic cells that mimic tubular function by integrating transport proteins in lipid membranes. Furthermore, the ultimate long-term goal is to integrate these cells in a dialysis machines. The objectives for this position are to: Formulate synthetic cells with integrated and functional transmembrane organic ion transporters. Develop a protein-based sensor for intracellular toxin detection. Integrate synthetic cells on dialysis membranes and set the first steps towards prototype development. You will work in the research groups of Roos Masereeuw (division of Pharmacology) and Tina Vermonden (division of Pharmaceutics), bridging two divisions and fostering interdisciplinary research. As part of this project, you will also be embedded in a consortium, offering strong opportunities for collaboration with scientists and companies working in liposome technology, cell-free protein production, sensor development, clinical nephrology, and medical decision-making. Your qualities You are an enthusiastic researcher who is eager to learn new techniques, does not shy away from challenges and thrives in a collaborative environment. In addition, you bring the following qualifications: a PhD-degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology or related discipline; demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: synthetic cell formulation (e.g. liposome or polymersomes) or cell-free protein expression/engineering; experience with or a strong interest in synthetic cells and biomedical device development; strong motivation, flexibility, and the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously; strong verbal and written English communication skills (C1 level or higher), with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Our offer the position is initially for one year, with the possibility of a three-year extension following a positive evaluation in the first year (total of four years); a gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience, between € 3.546 and €5.538 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University. About us A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow. Working at the Faculty of Science  external link means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information & Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community. The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Utrecht University is responsible for innovative teaching in the fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and it carries out high-quality research, both in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, and in adjacent fields. The research themes chosen are often inspired by social questions, in particular those relating to healthcare. The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences pursues an active policy with regard to the protection and exploitation of knowledge, and also acts as a centre of knowledge for social organisations. The Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS) is the research institute of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. UIPS focuses on processes around discovery, development, and use of drugs and medical nutrition using molecular and technological principles from the Natural and Life Sciences. This research is ideally positioned in the Faculty of Science to work on basic scientific problems and to translate new findings into potential solutions to urgent societal medical needs, which are addressed in the Faculties of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Every year around 400 peer-reviewed articles are published and around 30 PhD candidates defend their thesis. UIPS is partner in several open source innovation networks. More information For more information, please contact Ronald van Gaal at r.c.vangaal@uu.nl. Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl. Apply now As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute. Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the “Apply now” button! Please enclose: your letter of motivation; your Curriculum vitae; the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references; a copy of your PhD certificate, or a letter from your university stating when your defence will take place. If this specific opportunity isn’t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them. Some connections are fundamental –

At the Institute of Microbiology, Aquatic Microbiology Research Group, within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Greifswald, there is a job vacancy, subject to the allocation of funds, expected to be available from 01 April 2026, for a part-time position (65 %) as Research Fellow. The position is limited until 30 June 2029. Payment will be made in accordance with pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft. We are seeking highly motivated candidates for the newly established Collaborative Research Centre “CONCENTRATE”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). CONCENTRATE combines expertise from the University of Greifswald, the University of Bremen, the MPI for Marine Microbiology Bremen, the MPI of Colloids and Interfaces Potsdam, the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research and the Technical University of Berlin. The research programme of CONCENTRATE aims to decipher the molecular and microbial processes that lead to the stabilisation of glycans in the ocean. In an interdisciplinary approach, the research team combines laboratory experiments with measurements in natural marine habitats. The focus is on the interactions between algae, bacteria, fungi and their glycans and proteins, examined at an atomic level in the Ångström range. Exploring these fundamental microbiological and biochemical mechanisms will improve our understanding of carbon fluxes in the oceans. As part of CONCENTRATE, this subproject investigates the role of microbial biominerals and the influence of their morphology on the binding and bacterial degradation of glycans in the ocean. The focus is on the silica cell walls of diatoms and the calcium carbonate plates of coccolithophores ─ two key algal groups that play a central role in global biogeochemical cycles and account for the majority of biogenic mineral particles in marine systems. You will work with cutting-edge methods in biomineral and glycan analysis and apply genetic engineering approaches to study and manipulate biomineral formation. The position involves close collaboration with the Microbial Ecophysiology Group at the University of Bremen and includes participation in a vibrant, interdisciplinary doctoral network. Tasks: Cultivation of microalgae Isolation of diatom silica and coccolithophore calcium carbonate plates (coccoliths) Isolation and characterisation of mineral-associated organic material Analysis of glycan binding to diatom silica and coccoliths Genetic engineering of diatoms Microscopic analysis (light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy) Supervision of dissertation projects (e.g., bachelor’s and master’s dissertations) The position provides the opportunity for academic qualification; tasks will be assigned that are conducive to the preparation of a doctorate Required: M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in bioorganic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, cell and molecular biology, materials science, or a related field with comparable expertise by the time employment starts Desired: Interest in interacting with scientists across disciplines Scientific enthusiasm and curiosity Well-developed communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills This vacancy is open to all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference. In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request. Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Please note that by submitting your application, you provide your consent pursuant to data protection law for our processing of your application data. Further information about the legal bases and the use of your data can be found here. Applications should include a curriculum vitae (including scientific publications, posters, and presentations), certificates and transcripts from high school, B.Sc., and M.Sc. studies, contact information for at least one academic reference, and a letter of motivation. Please send your application with reference to the job advertisement number 25/Wi37by 31 January 2026, preferably via email (one PDF file), to: University of Greifswald Institute of Microbiology Prof. André Scheffel Felix-Hausdorff-Str.8 17489 Greifswald Germany andre.scheffel@uni-greifswald.de

At the Institute of Microbiology, Aquatic Microbiology Research Group, within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Greifswald, there is a job vacancy, subject to the allocation of funds, expected to be available from 01 April 2026, for a part-time position (65 %) as Research Fellow. The position is limited until 30 June 2029. Payment will be made in accordance with pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft. We are seeking highly motivated candidates for the newly established Collaborative Research Centre “CONCENTRATE”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). CONCENTRATE combines expertise from the University of Greifswald, the University of Bremen, the MPI for Marine Microbiology Bremen, the MPI of Colloids and Interfaces Potsdam, the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research and the Technical University of Berlin. The research programme of CONCENTRATE aims to decipher the molecular and microbial processes that lead to the stabilisation of glycans in the ocean. In an interdisciplinary approach, the research team combines laboratory experiments with measurements in natural marine habitats. The focus is on the interactions between algae, bacteria, fungi and their glycans and proteins, examined at an atomic level in the Ångström range. Exploring these fundamental microbiological and biochemical mechanisms will improve our understanding of carbon fluxes in the oceans. As part of CONCENTRATE, this subproject investigates the role of microbial biominerals and the influence of their morphology on the binding and bacterial degradation of glycans in the ocean. The focus is on the silica cell walls of diatoms and the calcium carbonate plates of coccolithophores ─ two key algal groups that play a central role in global biogeochemical cycles and account for the majority of biogenic mineral particles in marine systems. You will work with cutting-edge methods in biomineral and glycan analysis and apply genetic engineering approaches to study and manipulate biomineral formation. The position involves close collaboration with the Microbial Ecophysiology Group at the University of Bremen and includes participation in a vibrant, interdisciplinary doctoral network. Tasks: Cultivation of microalgae Isolation of diatom silica and coccolithophore calcium carbonate plates (coccoliths) Isolation and characterisation of mineral-associated organic material Analysis of glycan binding to diatom silica and coccoliths Genetic engineering of diatoms Microscopic analysis (light, fluorescence, and electron microscopy) Supervision of dissertation projects (e.g., bachelor’s and master’s dissertations) The position provides the opportunity for academic qualification; tasks will be assigned that are conducive to the preparation of a doctorate Required: M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) in bioorganic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, cell and molecular biology, materials science, or a related field with comparable expertise by the time employment starts Desired: Interest in interacting with scientists across disciplines Scientific enthusiasm and curiosity Well-developed communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills This vacancy is open to all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference. In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request. Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Please note that by submitting your application, you provide your consent pursuant to data protection law for our processing of your application data. Further information about the legal bases and the use of your data can be found here. Applications should include a curriculum vitae (including scientific publications, posters, and presentations), certificates and transcripts from high school, B.Sc., and M.Sc. studies, contact information for at least one academic reference, and a letter of motivation. Please send your application with reference to the job advertisement number 25/Wi37by 31 January 2026, preferably via email (one PDF file), to: University of Greifswald Institute of Microbiology Prof. André Scheffel Felix-Hausdorff-Str.8 17489 Greifswald Germany andre.scheffel@uni-greifswald.de