Ben Evans
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Looking for a PhD in RNA biology? The deadline is approaching fast! This is a great opportunity to do a PhD together with an industry partner fully funded by @nrpdtp.bsky.social BBSRC Case studentship.
New BBSRC funded PhD opportunity in my group with Inspiralis Ltd and @conradn.bsky.social. If you are interested in RNA - protein interactions and RNA modifications check the details below for how to apply. @nrpdtp.bsky.social @biouea.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social tinyurl.com/bdzvn4dr
How do RNA molecules shape genome regulation in the nervous system? (AKAY_U26CASE) | Doctoral Training Partnership
This PhD project will investigate how RNA modifications influence the activity of topoisomerase I (TOP1), a crucial enzyme that regulates DNA supercoiling during replication and transcription. Using C...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Looking for a PhD in RNA biology? The deadline is approaching fast! This is a great opportunity to do a PhD together with an industry partner fully funded by @nrpdtp.bsky.social BBSRC Case studentship.
Delighted that @mmbdtp.bsky.social and @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social PhD student, Chloe Linham was awarded the Runner Up prize in the Writing category for her entry to the MRC Max Perutz Award. Well done and congratulations Chloe! 👏 A fantastic achievement! More about the award here: lnkd.in/eYi9reZ4
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Delighted that @mmbdtp.bsky.social and @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social PhD student, Chloe Linham was awarded the Runner Up prize in the Writing category for her entry to the MRC Max Perutz Award. Well done and congratulations Chloe! 👏 A fantastic achievement! More about the award here: lnkd.in/eYi9reZ4
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Congratulations to Hlanai Gumbo on completing his probation!
Hlanai is a JIDCuk-funded PhD researcher in Zimbabwe, investigating genomic characterisation of quorum sensing in local isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii.
Follow the link to read more: www.jidcuk.org/post/jidcuk-...
Hlanai is a JIDCuk-funded PhD researcher in Zimbabwe, investigating genomic characterisation of quorum sensing in local isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii.
Follow the link to read more: www.jidcuk.org/post/jidcuk-...
JIDCuk-funded student Hlanai Gumbo reflects on the first year of his PhD project, at the University of Zimbabwe and Sally Mugabe and Parirenyatwa Hospitals in Zimbabwe
Hlanai Gumbo is a dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist based at the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory (NMRL) in Harare, Zimbabwe. Hlanai shares his background and explains more about his Ph...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Congratulations to Hlanai Gumbo on completing his probation!
Hlanai is a JIDCuk-funded PhD researcher in Zimbabwe, investigating genomic characterisation of quorum sensing in local isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii.
Follow the link to read more: www.jidcuk.org/post/jidcuk-...
Hlanai is a JIDCuk-funded PhD researcher in Zimbabwe, investigating genomic characterisation of quorum sensing in local isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii.
Follow the link to read more: www.jidcuk.org/post/jidcuk-...
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Last month, Champion Muhammad Yasir organised a functional multi-omics symposium at Quadram Institute, which was part funded by the Champions Scheme and Microbial Genomics. Find out more about what was involved in this blog. @yaasircheema.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
We gathered brilliant minds across disciplines to tackle a challenge: how do we integrate omics data to advance biology?
Huge thanks to our supporters:
@norwichmicro.bsky.social
@microbiologysociety.org
@aibio-uk.bsky.social
Microbial Genomics
The blog captures the highlights of the journey!
Huge thanks to our supporters:
@norwichmicro.bsky.social
@microbiologysociety.org
@aibio-uk.bsky.social
Microbial Genomics
The blog captures the highlights of the journey!
🆕 Blog! Organisers of a functional multi-omics symposium reflect on the process of planning the day, highlights from the event and the future directions for omics research
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November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Last month, Champion Muhammad Yasir organised a functional multi-omics symposium at Quadram Institute, which was part funded by the Champions Scheme and Microbial Genomics. Find out more about what was involved in this blog. @yaasircheema.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
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It’s a wrap!
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
It’s a wrap!
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
Come and join us at UEA! A fantastic opportunity to establish your research group on the outstanding Norwich Research Park in a beautiful city!
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Lecturer/Early Career Group Leader (ATR1720) in University of East Anglia | UEA
View details and apply for this Lecturer/Early Career Group Leader (ATR1720) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School & School of Health...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Come and join us at UEA! A fantastic opportunity to establish your research group on the outstanding Norwich Research Park in a beautiful city!
vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/18...
vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/18...
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Job opportunity in my lab! We're looking for a post-doc to come join us for an exciting project exploring the evolution of #AMR and #hypervirulence in #klebsiella. Please share!! @unibirmingham.bsky.social Details: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOV067/r...
Research Fellow at University of Birmingham
Apply now for the Research Fellow role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Job opportunity in my lab! We're looking for a post-doc to come join us for an exciting project exploring the evolution of #AMR and #hypervirulence in #klebsiella. Please share!! @unibirmingham.bsky.social Details: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOV067/r...
I had no idea my expertise in pig farming was in such demand.
July 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I had no idea my expertise in pig farming was in such demand.
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Applications close Sunday 8 for this #postdoc role with Falk Hildebrand and Chris Quince at the Earlham Institute and @quadraminstitute.bsky.social.
Supporting the UK's #netzero mission, this project will use #metagenomics and #machinelearning to build expected microbial profiles across soil sites.
Supporting the UK's #netzero mission, this project will use #metagenomics and #machinelearning to build expected microbial profiles across soil sites.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics
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June 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Applications close Sunday 8 for this #postdoc role with Falk Hildebrand and Chris Quince at the Earlham Institute and @quadraminstitute.bsky.social.
Supporting the UK's #netzero mission, this project will use #metagenomics and #machinelearning to build expected microbial profiles across soil sites.
Supporting the UK's #netzero mission, this project will use #metagenomics and #machinelearning to build expected microbial profiles across soil sites.
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Deadline approaching for this year’s ARIES Research Experience Placements (REPs)!
Opportunities at the University of East Anglia, Plymouth, Essex and Kent - apply by 19th May 2025
Full details here: buff.ly/no2WPus #Placement #Undergraduate #Researchexperience
Opportunities at the University of East Anglia, Plymouth, Essex and Kent - apply by 19th May 2025
Full details here: buff.ly/no2WPus #Placement #Undergraduate #Researchexperience
May 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Deadline approaching for this year’s ARIES Research Experience Placements (REPs)!
Opportunities at the University of East Anglia, Plymouth, Essex and Kent - apply by 19th May 2025
Full details here: buff.ly/no2WPus #Placement #Undergraduate #Researchexperience
Opportunities at the University of East Anglia, Plymouth, Essex and Kent - apply by 19th May 2025
Full details here: buff.ly/no2WPus #Placement #Undergraduate #Researchexperience
Step 1 in making my home office living wall - spend more in one go on house plants than I’m prepared to admit
May 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Step 1 in making my home office living wall - spend more in one go on house plants than I’m prepared to admit
Currently reading the excellent ‘The Guns of August’ by Barbara Tuchman about the outbreak of the First World War. This paragraph struck me in its relevance to today.
April 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Currently reading the excellent ‘The Guns of August’ by Barbara Tuchman about the outbreak of the First World War. This paragraph struck me in its relevance to today.
The best bit of Easter is going to the supermarket early on Easter Monday and getting half price chocolate.
April 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The best bit of Easter is going to the supermarket early on Easter Monday and getting half price chocolate.
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"Events and activities aimed at the younger generation can show them that they can be part of the world of science. With parts of Norfolk being among the most deprived areas in the country, it’s really important to showcase that science is going on right here in Norwich."
A glimpse into the invisible world; inspiring future scientists through outreach - Quadram Institute
PhD student Josh Horton reflects on his recent experiences planning and delivering science outreach sessions at a local primary school
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April 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Events and activities aimed at the younger generation can show them that they can be part of the world of science. With parts of Norfolk being among the most deprived areas in the country, it’s really important to showcase that science is going on right here in Norwich."
So the rule is I’m only allowed to eat chocolate today, right?
April 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
So the rule is I’m only allowed to eat chocolate today, right?
Only a few days left to apply! We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in coming to join us on the fantastic @mmbdtp.bsky.social PhD programme!
Our @emmabeansworth.bsky.social & @gemma-langridge.bsky.social are part of this awesome #PhD opportunity with @benaevans.bsky.social. If you are at #Microbio25, interested in or know someone interested in doing a #PhD with some amazing #bioinformatic training alongside go talk to Gemma
Please share
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Knot so simple: untangling bacterial chromosome structure, conformation and gene expression (EVANS_U25MMB) at University of East Anglia on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Knot so simple: untangling bacterial chromosome structure, conformation and gene expression (EVANS_U25MMB) at University of East Anglia, listed on FindAPhD.com
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April 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Only a few days left to apply! We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in coming to join us on the fantastic @mmbdtp.bsky.social PhD programme!
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Excellent @mmbdtp.bsky.social PhD project available with an excellent supervisory team ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Our @emmabeansworth.bsky.social & @gemma-langridge.bsky.social are part of this awesome #PhD opportunity with @benaevans.bsky.social. If you are at #Microbio25, interested in or know someone interested in doing a #PhD with some amazing #bioinformatic training alongside go talk to Gemma
Please share
Please share
Knot so simple: untangling bacterial chromosome structure, conformation and gene expression (EVANS_U25MMB) at University of East Anglia on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Knot so simple: untangling bacterial chromosome structure, conformation and gene expression (EVANS_U25MMB) at University of East Anglia, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Excellent @mmbdtp.bsky.social PhD project available with an excellent supervisory team ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Slightly regretting having chocolate cake for breakfast.
March 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Slightly regretting having chocolate cake for breakfast.
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Come & join us in stunning Plymouth & help develop vaccines for use in agriculture to reduce #AntimicrobialResistance. 1 week to closing date. Starts 1st June for 12 months. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMG178/p...
Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Microbial Genomics at University of Plymouth
An academic position as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Microbial Genomics is being advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Click now to find more details and explore additional academic job opportunities.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Come & join us in stunning Plymouth & help develop vaccines for use in agriculture to reduce #AntimicrobialResistance. 1 week to closing date. Starts 1st June for 12 months. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMG178/p...
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💬 “Being in Norwich, at the heart of UK #plantsciences, will allow me to build strong collaborations and contribute to the development of resilient, sustainable #crops capable of meeting the challenges of a growing population and a changing climate.” - @willshaw.bsky.social
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New Career Development Fellows enhance data-driven bioscience at the Earlham Institute
The Earlham Institute has appointed two new Career Development Fellows, supporting their journey towards establishing independent research groups.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
💬 “Being in Norwich, at the heart of UK #plantsciences, will allow me to build strong collaborations and contribute to the development of resilient, sustainable #crops capable of meeting the challenges of a growing population and a changing climate.” - @willshaw.bsky.social
buff.ly/FQEQcIP #synbio
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In summary: our results support a model where tight regulation of chromatin remodeling minimizes the cost of pathogenicity island activation, ensuring efficient control of virulence gene expression.
Read more here 👇
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Read more here 👇
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Bacterial chromatin remodeling associated with transcription-induced domains at pathogenicity Islands
The nucleoid-associated protein H-NS is a bacterial xenogeneic silencer responsible for preventing costly expression of genes acquired through horizontal gene transfer. H-NS silences several Salmonell...
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March 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
In summary: our results support a model where tight regulation of chromatin remodeling minimizes the cost of pathogenicity island activation, ensuring efficient control of virulence gene expression.
Read more here 👇
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Read more here 👇
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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We have a 2-year postdoc position available in the Lind Lab at Umeå University, Sweden! Predicting and steering experimental evolution of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Reposts appreciated.
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Postdoctor, 2 years, in predicting the evolution of antibiotic resistance
The Department of Molecular Biology seeks a postdoctoral researcher who will work with forecasting and steering experimental evolution of antibiotic resistance. The employment is full-time for two yea
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March 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We have a 2-year postdoc position available in the Lind Lab at Umeå University, Sweden! Predicting and steering experimental evolution of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Reposts appreciated.
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🦠 New preprint alert! 🦠
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Our study reveals within-host genomic diversity in Salmonella using hybrid sequencing. Key insights for AMR, outbreak & transmission dynamics—challenging single-colony sequencing limits! @langridgelab.bsky.social
#Salmonella #AMR #Preprint
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Our study reveals within-host genomic diversity in Salmonella using hybrid sequencing. Key insights for AMR, outbreak & transmission dynamics—challenging single-colony sequencing limits! @langridgelab.bsky.social
#Salmonella #AMR #Preprint
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March 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🦠 New preprint alert! 🦠
www.biorxiv.org/content/bior...
Our study reveals within-host genomic diversity in Salmonella using hybrid sequencing. Key insights for AMR, outbreak & transmission dynamics—challenging single-colony sequencing limits! @langridgelab.bsky.social
#Salmonella #AMR #Preprint
www.biorxiv.org/content/bior...
Our study reveals within-host genomic diversity in Salmonella using hybrid sequencing. Key insights for AMR, outbreak & transmission dynamics—challenging single-colony sequencing limits! @langridgelab.bsky.social
#Salmonella #AMR #Preprint
PhD opportunity! Come and join us in Norwich to work on this exciting project!
Contact me if you’d like to discuss anything about this opportunity.
Contact me if you’d like to discuss anything about this opportunity.
Knot so simple: untangling bacterial chromosome structure, conformation and gene expression (EVANS_U25MMB) at University of East Anglia on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Knot so simple: untangling bacterial chromosome structure, conformation and gene expression (EVANS_U25MMB) at University of East Anglia, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
March 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
PhD opportunity! Come and join us in Norwich to work on this exciting project!
Contact me if you’d like to discuss anything about this opportunity.
Contact me if you’d like to discuss anything about this opportunity.