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Welcome to the January 2023 issue of the Engineering Biology (formerly Synthetic Biology) Interdisciplinary Research Centre Newsletter - a round-up of news, events and notices from across the initiative.
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Following the success of our Autumn 2022 Forums the EngBio IRC is delighted to announce registration is now open for our next Engineering Biology Forum on 31 January 2023.
Super Resolution Microscopy
Prof. Ricardo Henriques and Prof. Stefan Hell
Impact of machine learning and AI on data anaylsis and predictive modelling in biology
Event will be held at the Old Divinity School, St. John’s, 5-9pm. Registration is free and will include admission to the talks, followed by a drinks reception, nibbles and exhibits.
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EngBio IRC Small Grants
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We are pleased to announce that EngBio IRC has received the Small Grant for Impact and Knowledge Exchange to fund our project “Applying Open Tools and Resources”
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iGEM 2022 Group
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Cafe Synthetique
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We are back on Monday 6th February, 6-8pm with Dr Chiara Gandini 'Revolutionize your protein workflows with eProtein – reliable protein in-hand in 2 days'
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ENGBIO POSTDOCS MEET & GREET
3rd Monday of Each Month, 12-1pm
Postdoc Centres at Mill Lane and Eddington
Join our monthly lunches to meet postdocs from across the University interested in biology, engineering, design, computer science, bioethics and more. Open to postdocs, students and research staff from across the University and affiliated institutes (MRC-LMB, Babraham Institute, Wellcome Sanger Institute).
20th February 2023, Postdoc Centre, Mill Lane
20 March 2023, Postdoc Centre, Eddington
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BIOMAKER MEETUP
3rd Wednesday of Each Month, 7:30-9pm
Cambridge Makespace, 16 Mill Lane
Monthly in-person, informal meetup at the Cambridge Makespace for anyone wanting to repair, design or build lab equipment. Bring your own project to work on (anything involving lab hardware is welcome), take the opportunity to work through Biomaker training with others or join one of the Beneficial Bio community projects.
18th January 2023:Repair, design and build lab equipment
15th February 2023: Repair, deisgn and build lab equipment
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Online & In-Person Events & News from Around the Web
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Cambridge Biodesign Workshop
3 February / 10 February
This workshop takes you through the process of identifying healthcare needs and developing a solution to address the need in a systematic and user centered way. Leading experts in healthcare innovation from Oxford Innovation Labs, Apple Health, health-tech Innovators and coaches, TTP and other digital health companies.Register by 25 January.
More Information HERE
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Nominations open for School of Biological Sciences members
13 February
Members of the School of Biological Sciences are invited to submit nominations to a range of prestigious awards and prizes, which recognise national and international research excellence
Find more information here
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Science Media Centre Experts
The Science Media Centre (SMC) in London is looking to increase its pool of experts. The SMC has an extensive database of experts who provide comment on breaking stories, emerging issues, helping ensure that science is accurately represented in the media. Supported and funded by the University, the SMC exists to make sure that the best experts are heard by the public when science is in the news.
More information on the SMC visit their website.
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Wellcome Connecting Science: Synthetic Biology for Future Health
13-15 March.
The meeting will be held on 13-15 March 2023 at the Wellcome Genome Campus, UK. This new conference will explore how technologies from synthetic biology are delivering innovations across clinical health applications and leading towards improved global health.
Learn more >>
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Milner Seminar Series
Thursday, 26th January at 4:00pm
Presenter: Professor George Malliaras, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge
Topic: Technology for Bioelectronic Medicine
For in-person attendees, this seminar will be followed by networking and refreshments.
Please register here >>
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Company of Biologists Pathway to Independence - Postdoc opportunity
31 January
‘Pathway to Independence’ (PI) programme is aimed at supporting postdocs as they go on the job market. They will be offering mentorship, networking and profile-raising opportunities. This first iteration of the programme is open to anyone planning to apply for independent positions this calendar year.
Find more information here.
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Pint of Science
22-24 May 2023
Pint of Science are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and committed individuals to organise and run a series of events during the 3-day festival taking place 22nd-24th May 2023. We will be bringing scientists to local pubs/cafes, who will share their research stories with the public over a drink. This is a great opportunity to get involved in science communication, public engagement and events management, so If you want to get involved, this is the time to join!
Fill out this form if you are interested
Learn more >>
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Zoology/CCC Equality & Wellbeing Event
2nd February, 4pm
The Department of Zoology and Collections Connections Communities are hosting a lecture “Why museums are good for everyone: cultural heritage, health and wellbeing”. The lecture will be given by Helen Chatterjee, Professor of Human & Ecological Health at UCL, and currently the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Research Programme Director for Health Inequalities. It will be held on 2 February 2023 at 4pm in the Main Lecture Theatre at the Department of Zoology, followed by a drinks reception in the Whale Hall of the Zoology Museum. If you plan to attend (either in person or virtually) more details HERE
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British Science Festival, 7-10 September 2023 Exeter.
Award Lectureships for Early Career Academics (close 23 January)
These Award Lectures aim to promote open and informed discussion of science and related disciplines. The selected lecturers receive an all-expenses paid trip to the festival where they will present their lecture, as well as public speaking coaching and a £250 honorarium. Awards are available in seven different areas: Social sciences; Engineering, technology and industry; Environmental sciences; Agricultural, biological and medical sciences; Physical sciences and mathematics; Digital innovation; Science and the arts. More information: https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/award-lectures
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Call for event proposals for the British Science Festival (apply by 20 February)
Organisers are looking for events that showcase cutting-edge science, celebrate the latest developments in science and technology and engage their audience in open discussion about relevant issues that affect culture and society. More information here: https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/open-call.
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Public Engagement Training - Now offering Online and In-Person Sessions!
The ‘Engaged Researcher’ training covers all areas of public engagement with research by combining expert led practical workshops and taught sessions. No Public Engagement story is the same and this is reflected in the diversity of the training programme offered. To register and to see full list of trainings please go to UTBS
Learn more >>
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Jobs, Funding & Opportunities
Funding
Wellcome Access to Expertise Funding Call (no deadline)
Wellcome Developing Concept Fund (DCF) call (apply by 25 March)
Milner Therapeutics Consortium Call (apply by 24 March)
Centre for Integrative Neuroscience Discovery Funding Call (apply by 24 February)
Royce Institute Equipment Access Funding 2023 (apply by 31 March)
Royal Society Wolfson Fellowships 2022-23_Round 2 (apply by 6 February)
UKRI Develop a UK digital twinning research community with a NetworkPlus (internal deadline: Monday 6th February, 2023) Restricted call
Herchel Smith Fellowship in Biological Sciences (apply by 8 January)
NIHR Global Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) Call 3 Projects and Consortia (internal deadline: January 16th, 2023)
Restricted call: ESRC Centres (internal deadline: 01 February 2023)
Royal Institute Equipment Access Funding (projects completed by 31 March 2023)
Reproduction SRI funding schemes [apply throughout the year]
Short Term Fellows - CRI Université de Paris [apply throughout the year]
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Jobs and Courses
Protein Scientist, Colourifix - Norwich (apply by 31 January)
Special Projects, Colorifix Norwich (apply by 31 January)
The International Postdoc to Leadership Programme - LEAD (apply by 9 January)
Data Science for Science Residency Training Programme (starts 27 Feb)
Senior Bioinformatician, Genomics - Biologics Engineering, Oncology R&D (US)
Postdoctoral Researcher - Biotechnology [deadeline unspecified]
Senior Scientist - Bioinformatics at Constructive Bio [deadline unspecified]
Associate scientist - Genome Engineering at Constructive Bio [deadline unspecified]
Associate Scientist – Genome Assembly at Constructive Bio [deadline unspecified]
Applications Scientist - Molecular Biology at Oxford Nanopore [deadline unspecified]
Head of Bioinnovation at Cambridge Consultants [deadline unspecified]
Consultant Biotechnologist, Applied Science [deadline unspecified]
Short Term Fellows - CRI Université de Paris [apply throughout the year]
EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowships in Synthetic Biology [apply throughout the year]
more >>
PhD Positions, Internships and Entrepreneurship
Bioinformatics and Digital Health Internship at Oxcitas [deadline unspecified]
SynBioApps SynBio Training Programme, Concordia University Canada [apply throughout the year]
more >>
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If you have an opportunity to advertise to the Cambridge EngBio community, please contact the IRC Coordinator at coordinator@engbio.cam.ac.uk.
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