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Building genetic tools in Drosophila research: an interview with Gerald Rubin

Posted by , on 18 April 2016

This interview first featured on Disease Models and Mechanisms.   Gerald (Gerry) Rubin, pioneer in Drosophila genetics, is Founding Director of the HHMI-funded Janelia Research Campus. In this interview, Gerry ...

Database Administrator and 2 Software Developer positions at Xenbase

Posted by , on 24 March 2016

Xenbase, the Xenopus model organism database (MOD), is building it’s developer team. We a looking to hire 2 software developers and a database administrator. These positions are based at the ...

We have PhD position available to start in October 2016 at the University Göttingen

Posted by , on 17 March 2016

We have PhD position available to start in October 2016 at the University Göttingen (3 yrs, 75% E 13 TV-L).   The main aim of the project will be to ...

Raw Data: a cautionary tale

Posted by , on 4 March 2016

I’ve just finished reading ‘Raw Data’ by Pernille Rørth. As a disclaimer, Pernille ran the lab next door to me when I was a postdoc, and as Editor in Chief ...

Features & Reviews Editor position, Journal of Cell Science

Posted by , on 3 March 2016

Features and Reviews Editor, Journal of Cell Science Based in Cambridge, UK Applications are sought for the role of Features and Reviews Editor for Journal of Cell Science, our flagship ...

Intern, for the journal Disease Models & Mechanisms

Posted by , on 1 March 2016

DMM is looking for an enthusiastic intern who wishes to gain experience in science publishing. Joining an experienced and successful team, including Academic Editor-in-Chief Monica Justice, the internship offers an ...

This month on the Node- February 2016

Posted by , on 1 March 2016

Research – Two different applications of optogenetics were highlighted on the Node this month. Giorgia wrote about how optogenetics can be used to control morphogenesis in Drosophila. Meanwhile, Clare and Rachel described ...

Controlling development in a flash: optogenetic modulation of cell contractility during Drosophila morphogenesis

Posted by , on 24 February 2016

Morphogenesis, the shaping of tissues and organs, is driven by a series of events that proceed in a coordinated manner, both spatially and temporally. Such events include changes in cell ...

Research Associate in understanding the role of heterogeneity in development

Posted by , on 23 February 2016

https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=10973   We are seeking an enthusiastic and outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team led by Prof. Chris Thompson.  This project aims to address the role and regulation ...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Hendrich Lab)

Posted by , on 22 February 2016

Department/Location: Wellcome Trust – Medical Research Council Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge Salary: £28,982-£29,847 Reference: PS08402 Closing date: 20 March 2016 Fixed-term: The funds for this post are ...

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