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Dr. Cate Peña @cate-cholamine.bsky.social · 11h

Congratulations to Rebekah Rashford and team, it’s finally out! We tagged early life stress-activated neurons in VTA and found that chromatin those cells was much more open, even into adulthood, and that open CREs predicted greater gene expression in response to stress later in life
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Persistent open chromatin state in early-life stress-activated cells of the VTA

Scientific Reports - Persistent open chromatin state in early-life stress-activated cells of the VTA

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Ardem Patapoutian @ardemp.bskyverified.social · 1d

During these uncertain times, I’m very happy to see that my institution, @scripps.edu has an open tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Any field in Chemistry or Biology is welcome. I’d especially love to see fellow neuroscientists apply. Please repost!

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SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 1d

We are excited to announce our keynotes for the 2nd annual SBN ORS! Dr. Sara Freeman (sarafreeman.bsky.social) will be our opening keynote this Thursday 10/16 at 12:15pmEST/9:15amPST and Dr. Cheryl McCormick will be the closing keynote Friday 10/17 2pmEST/11amPST. Registration closes TOMORROW 10/15

Sara M. Freeman (@sarafreeman.bsky.social)

Asst Prof at Utah State University, Bio Dept. Social behavioral neuroendocrinologist, comparative neuroanatomist. Lover of food, dogs, conversation, music, travel. She/her.

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Ashley Ingiosi @ashleyingiosi.bsky.social · 2d

Just a friendly reminder that we’re hiring for the Department of Neuroscience at The Ohio State University!! 🧠 The start of application review has been moved to this Friday, 10/17, but we’ll continue accepting applications until the position is filled!

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 2d

Just 2.5 days left to register for the Online Research Symposium! We’re so excited to have you experience all of the cool science lined up! Don’t miss out on this opportunity:

@sbn-bsky.bsky.social

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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 3d

I'm very excited to announce that UNC Biology has 6 faculty positions open this year! The first is for an Asst Professor who studies organismal resilience using an integrative approach 1/n
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Poster with QR code linking to the position

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Samantha Lauby, PhD @secondrodentmom.bsky.social · 10d

I'm excited to share our latest preprint on the impacts of maternal licking/grooming on estrogen receptor signaling and genome-wide changes in gene expression and DNA methylation in prenatal bisphenol-exposed pups!

Now back to applying for TT jobs in 🇨🇦...

#neuroskyence
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Postnatal maternal care impacts hypothalamic Esrrg gene expression, co-expression profiles, and the DNA methylome in prenatal bisphenol-exposed rats

Environmental exposures co-occurring during early life have a profound influence on neurodevelopment. Our previous work in rats suggests that postnatal maternal care modulates the effects of prenatal ...

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J. David Jentsch 🏳️‍🌈 @jdavidjentsch.bsky.social · 5d

Assistant Professor opening in behavioral neuroscience at the University of Albany (SUNY). Join an outstanding department in one of the nation's greatest university systems.

#neurojobs

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Samantha Lauby, PhD @secondrodentmom.bsky.social · 10d

I'm excited to share our latest preprint on the impacts of maternal licking/grooming on estrogen receptor signaling and genome-wide changes in gene expression and DNA methylation in prenatal bisphenol-exposed pups!

Now back to applying for TT jobs in 🇨🇦...

#neuroskyence
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doi.org/10.1101/2025...

Postnatal maternal care impacts hypothalamic Esrrg gene expression, co-expression profiles, and the DNA methylome in prenatal bisphenol-exposed rats

Environmental exposures co-occurring during early life have a profound influence on neurodevelopment. Our previous work in rats suggests that postnatal maternal care modulates the effects of prenatal ...

www.biorxiv.org

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Laila Ouldibbat @lailaouldibbat.bsky.social · 12d

SBN ORS abstract submission has been extended until 10/8! Submit an abstract and register today! @sbn-bsky.bsky.social forms.gle/StU5PkrWdG7E...

SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reminder that registration and abstract submission is open for the SBN online research symposium. Free to attend and present your research! Abstract submission will close 10/1 and registration closes 10/15

SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · Aug 8

We are excited to announce the 2nd annual SBN Online Research Symposium this October 16-17th. “Registration and abstract submission is open for the SBN Online Research Symposium. Free to attend and present your research! Abstract submissions open until 10/1. Registration closes 10/15

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 14d

Today is the day! Submit your abstract for poster and talk considerations by the end of the day! We would be delighted to see everybody’s super awesome science, so please submit your abstracts!

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 21d

1 week to submit your abstract to the Online Research Symposium! Please come share your cool new findings with a great audience! We would be delighted to have you along for the ride 🙂

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Erin Dunn, ScD, MPH @drerindunn.bsky.social · 15d

Looking for a role between postdoc & faculty?

We're hiring TWO Senior Research Scholars at Purdue Indianapolis. You'll lead cutting-edge research on #epigenetics of #depression or using baby teeth for mental health #biomarkers 🧬🦷

Learn more & apply: www.thedunnlab.com/join-the...

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Malu Murugan @malu-murugan.bsky.social · 16d

Come be my colleague! Lots of exciting science, fantastic students and supportive colleagues. Emory University Biology Department tenure-track assistant professor position in neuroscience. share.google/945Jko4W1MTA.... Please feel free to retweet and share widely.

Emory University Biology Department tenure-track assistant professor position in neuroscience - Atlanta, Georgia job with [email protected] | 675335

Candidate uses experimental approaches to examine any aspect of neural function, including molecular, cellular, systems, or developmental neuroscience

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Seema Sheth @seemasheth.bsky.social · 18d

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Bioinformatics in the Department of Biology at the University of San Francisco
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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of Biology, University of San Francisco

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of Biology, University of San Francisco Job Summary: The Department of Biology at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a fu...

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Aaron Fleischer @neuroendoawf.bsky.social · 21d

1 week to submit your abstract to the Online Research Symposium! Please come share your cool new findings with a great audience! We would be delighted to have you along for the ride 🙂

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Tiffany Ito @tiffanyito.bsky.social · 23d

University of Colorado Boulder Psychology & Neuroscience is searching for TWO tenure track assistant professors!!

jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDeta...

#socialpsychology #cogpsyc #PsychSciSky #PsychJob
#psycjobs #psychology

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Assistant Professor

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Cedric Feschotte @cedricfeschotte.bsky.social · 22d

📣 Our department is hiring an Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Cell and Molecular Biology to join the @weillinstitute.bsky.social PLS spread the word!
academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30607

Cornell University, Molecular Biology & Genetics

Job #AJO30607, WDR-00055221 Assistant Professor, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, US

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Dr. Kathleen M. Munley @thefishiedoc.bsky.social · 26d

I am recruiting 1-2 graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D. track) to join my lab at @psychualberta.bsky.social in Fall 2026! Please share widely, and if you are interested in endocrinology, animal behavior, neuroscience, and/or seasonal biology, I would love to chat! 🐟🧠🧬🍂

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Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social · 26d

The Department of Cell & Systems Biology at University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the field of Animal Morphogenesis.
#CellBiology #DevelopmentalBiology #mechanobiology #TissueMorphogenesis
#SystemsBiology

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Assistant Professor - Animal Morphogenesis

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Allen Institute @alleninstitute.org · 27d

Alright rat #neuroskyence community, lock in! We have an #OpenScienceWeek treat for you.

You've asked for it in our DMs, comments, and SfN booth. 🥁🥁🥁

MapMyCells can now map rat data and map it onto any of our mouse or human taxonomies!

More info: community.brain-map.org/t/new-featur...

New features in MapMyCells: Basal Ganglia taxonomy and cross-species mapping

We are pleased to announce two new features in MapMyCells. MapMyCells now allows users to map data onto the Consensus Basal Ganglia taxonomy, a multi-species (human, macaque, marmoset) taxonomy of ...

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Mel Goodale @action-brain.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge has a tenure-track position for a neuroscientist studying brain function across the life span in nonhuman animals. Join a terrific community of researchers in a beautiful part of the country.🧠🧪 Re-post
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Dr. Anna Radke @aradprof.bsky.social · 27d

We are still accepting applications for Assistant Professor of Biology - focus on neurobiology! Please share!

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Assistant Professor

Job Title Assistant Professor Department Biology Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible ...

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Dr. Nikki Crowley @nicoleacrowley.bsky.social · 27d

WE ARE... hiring!

Penn State Biology & the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences is recruiting a tenure track or tenured neurobiologist (Assistant or Associate Professor rank), and the committee is open to a broad scope of scientific questions.

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Lucas Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · Sep 15

Baby’s first, first-author publication! The work I led alongside my awesome co-authors is now published in Hormones & Behavior! This project kickstarted my Ph, and I will be expanding on these findings by investigating how plastic exposure can disrupt sexual differentiation in critical periods 🐁🧬

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Paul Gardner @ppgardne.bsky.social · Sep 15

Are you looking for a lectureship in biochemistry, molecular genetics, or bioinformatics? Come and enjoy the greatest place for kayak fishing and a fun research+teaching career.

*there are other fun things to do here too.

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