With the theme “Daylight Matters – Turning Knowledge into Change”, this year’s DLA Annual Conference aims to explore how scientific knowledge about daylight can be translated into meaningful action. Together, participants will identify key messages, target audiences, and effective communication activities to address knowledge-action gaps. Where is there a lack of evidence? Where do we already have sufficient knowledge, but it fails to reach the right audiences or drive change? Join us in developing strategies for integrating daylight into practices that benefit humans and nature. The role of transdisciplinary research in bridging disciplines and involving stakeholders will remain a central theme.  The conference will take place on 22-23 May 2025 at the Institute for Advanced Study of the Technical University of Munich (TUM-IAS) and will also be co-hosted by TUM. For more details, see the Daylight Academy Website: https://daylight.academy/events/annual-conference/

The Society for Light, Rhythms and Circadian Health (previously the The Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms) are holding their 36th Annual Meeting from the 13th of June to the 16th of June. The most recent program (as of 03.04.2025) is attached and further details are available on the official website: https://slrch.org/

This upcoming course will be delivered at the University of Basel, it integrates topics covering the biological effects of daylight from various fields such as architecture, chronobiology, lighting design, medicine and psychology. This opens up theoretical and, above all, practical applications for improving public health. To find out more, see the official website: https://ihcdp.org/certificate-of-advanced-studies-cas-in-light-and-chronobiology/ Or contact the coordinator: Nadja Schaubhut, MSc, Course Coordinator nadja.schaubhut@unibas.ch, e-mail subject: CAS

A number of PhD Studentships and ECR Fellowships are available in Manchester, the home of the Centre for Biological Timing. ECR Fellowship Applications are already open: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/research/support/fellowships/bicentenary-early-career-research-fellowships/ And PhD Studentship Applications will open later this year: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/funding-fees/funded-programmes/bicentenary-studentships/ For further details see the links above and attachment below.

Closing Date & Time :14-Mar-2025 12:00 We are seeking a neuroscientist with a strong background in visual and/or circadian biology to work as part of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi) within the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences (NDCN). The research interests of the SCNi are to: (A) Understand the neural mechanisms that generate and regulate sleep and circadian biology (B) Define the mechanistic links between sleep/circadian rhythm disruption and disorders of the central nervous system and © Apply this knowledge for the development of evidence-based clinical interventions.   The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a specific research project entitled ‘Investigating the multiple roles of cryptochromes in animal magnetoreception’ which will be based within the SCNi. They will work closely with Prof Stuart Peirson ( https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/stuart-peirson) and Mark Hankins ( https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/mark-hankins).  This project is part of a Wellcome Discovery Award, in collaboration with the University of Leicester (Profs Ezio Rosato, Bambos Kyriacou), Manchester (Prof Richard Baines) and the National Physics Laboratory (Dr Alex Jones). Full details and application here.

For further details and application: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/understanding-the-role-of-the-vascular-clock-in-diabetic-retinopathy/?p180841 The deadline is on the 4th of March 2025. Objectives: 1. To investigate the role of the vascular clock in EC survival during early-stage DR using diabetic rodent models and human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs). 2. To evaluate whether the circadian clock regulates blood-retina barrier integrity and vessel permeability in vivo using STZ-induced diabetic mice and in vitro using HRECs. 3. To investigate how circadian rhythms affect leukocyte adhesion and infiltration in DR. The role of adhesion molecules in endothelial-leukocyte interactions will be examined both in vivo and in vitro. 4. To explore the role of the vascular clock in pathological angiogenesis such as occurring in proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) using the oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR) model, and in vitro assays to study vessel formation and neovascularization. The PhD student will work alongside two postdoctoral researchers and an animal technician within the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM), in a collaborative environment with focus on vascular and vision research. This collaborative environment, shared resources, and expertise in diabetic retinopathy will ensure the success of the project. This project could offer new therapeutic strategies to target the vascular clock, potentially leading to better treatments for both early and advanced stages of DR. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences, contributing significantly to our understanding of endothelial circadian rhythms in diabetic vascular diseases.

Deadline: 15/05/2025 Details in document attached and applications below: PhD in genomics and proteomics technologies for advancing plant systems biology Postdoc in developing new long-read DNA sequence analysis workflows to study plant transposable elements (Bioinformatics, molecular biology) Postdoc in developing & applying new interactomics technologies in plant systems

The BioClock Consortium is a powerhouse of chronobiological research based in the Netherlands. Their Academy Series presents seminars with world-leading academic on a regular basis, all for free. See what's on the schedule in the coming months or catch up on what you missed: https://bioclockconsortium.org/en/academy-lectures/

We have a 3-Year postdoctoral and a research assistant position available to join our team, investigating how light and circadian mechanisms interact in the brain’s supraoptic nucleus to regulate daily rhythms and timing in the sleep and wake cycles. You will be joining the vibrant Division of Neuroscience and Centre for Biological Timing here in Manchester!   PDRA: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=31512 Deadline: 27/02/2025 RA: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&jobid=31505&advert=external Deadline: 20/02/2025   Please get in touch if you are interested and want to hear more (mino.belle@manchester.ac.uk) OR pass on to anyone who might be interested.

Circadian Mental Health Network Conference 2025 5th-6th June 2025 Nucleus Building, University of Edinburgh We are excited to also announce two keynote speakers for the conference: Professor Anna Wirz-Justice and Dr Nicholas Meyer. This is a free event, and registration is open here: https://www.circadianmentalhealth.org/event-details-registration/circadian-mental-health-network-conference-2025 The full program is coming soon, but you can look forward to sessions on lived experience involvement in research, open data and the latest insights into current research.

Applications are now open for ESRS funding opportunities. These grants are designed to support the professional development of ESRS members while fostering collaboration and advancing knowledge in sleep research and sleep medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of our field. I encourage all eligible members to consider applying and take advantage of this initiative. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://esrs.eu/grants-awards/

Chronobiological changes in behaviour, development and immunity of salmon lice larvae (ChronoLice) Deadline for applications: 3rd February 2025, 10:00 GMT Project Description: The exciting PhD research project will help us understand the biology of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis), a pervasive and damaging fish parasite that causes substantial animal welfare, environmental and economic damage by impacting aquaculture of salmon. These copepod “lice” feed on fish mucus, skin and blood, causing lesions that allow secondary infections, reducing fish health and welfare. Control of lice has been focussed on the adult stages when attached to fish, but little is known about the biology of the free-swimming stages, which must locate and attached to a host to complete their life cycle. The project will address this fundamental knowledge gap by examining the parasite’s chronobiology, host seeking behaviour and physiological responses before and during attachment, and whether these can be disrupted or harnessed for reducing infestation. For more information on the project, see the attached document. You can apply via the FoodBioSystems DTP Page

ECR Central has compiled a database of active fellowships that enable researchers from various fields to work all around the world - see if there is something perfect for you! Access the database here: https://ecrcentral.org/fundings

Deadline: 10 Feb 2025 Apply here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?nPostingId=15296&nPostingTargetId=22523&id=PMMFK026203F3VBQB8NLOV4CQ&LG=UK&languageSelect=UK&mask=ext Project: Leveraging circadian clocks to prevent Alzheimer’s disease In this project, you will develop new molecular tools modifying circadian pathways to prevent/ delay Alzheimer’s disease. This project stems from newly established mouse models and clock molecular targets identified in the Brancaccio Lab. You will perform viral delivery of gene therapy viral vectors, behavioural assessment of sleep-wake cycles and cognition, multiplexed live imaging in brain tissue, combinatorial intersectional genetics, and multivariate statistical analysis of time series to validate new chronotherapeutic interventions in Alzheimer’s disease. Further experience with analyses of large ‘OMICS dataset and advanced molecular biology tools in addition to stereotaxic brain surgery and live imaging will be an element of significant strength for this position. Previous knowledge of circadian biology is desirable but not strictly necessary. What we are looking for • You will be a motivated and organised researcher, excited by the science we do. • You will hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in neuroscience (or related discipline). • Experience of one or more laboratory techniques including live imaging microscopy and advanced techniques of molecular biology (e.g., cloning, viral vector design, construction and production, CRISPR/Cas9 and/or RNAi functional interference • Experience of one or more software packages is essential: MATLAB, ImageJ, SigmaPlot, • Prism, R, as is experience in statistical analysis. • Practical experience with RNAseq, RNA scope, and spatial transcriptomic techniques is highly desirable. • Experience with multivariate statistical analysis of (circadian) time series is highly desirable. What we can offer you This role is part of the UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial College London, located in the Department of Brain Sciences.  You will benefit from an active research (and social) environment in the Department of Brain Sciences, with additional research labs in the Sir Michael Uren Hub on the nearby White City Campus. Postdocs in the UK DRI at Imperial enjoy excellent career development opportunities with: • Access to a range of cutting-edge technologies, i.e., real-time live imaging for circadian gene expression and neuronal and glial metabolic function, automated behavioural testing, single cell/nuclei transcriptomics, Imaging Mass Cytometry and computational modelling. • An inclusive and collegial working environment. • Strong national links through the UK DRI with attendance at its annual scientific meeting ‘Connectome’. • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. • Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). This role is offered on a full time, fixed term basis for 12 months, and is based at Hammersmith Campus. Please note, Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

Closes: 9th February 2025 Apply Here:https://www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/postdoctoral-researcher-dodd-group-6/ An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Dodd Group at the John Innes Centre, working interactions between circadian programs in Bacillus subtilis and plants. About the Dodd Group The Dodd Group focuses on how circadian rhythms adapt bacteria and plants to their fluctuating environments. Circadian rhythms are biological cycles, with a period of about 24 h, that are self-sustaining and are thought to provide a biological measure of time. The Dodd lab uses a variety of model systems for their research, including model plants, crop plants, and non-photosynthetic bacteria. The role The MicroClock ERC Synergy Team seeks an enthusiastic and motivated post-doctoral researcher to investigate the interactions between circadian programs in Bacillus subtilis and plants, using imaging methods and reporter genes. Based in the group of Antony Dodd at the JIC, they will work closely with MicroClock Synergy Team members at Leiden University and LMU Munich, as part of a major programme to understand the mechanisms and functions of the circadian clock in Bacillus subtilis. The ideal candidate You will have a PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) or equivalent in chronobiology, plant biology, microbiology, molecular plant-microbe interactions or a related discipline. You will have in-depth knowledge of the design and implementation of experiments to study circadian rhythms and experimental experience of bioluminescence reporter gene systems. You will also have demonstrable expertise in plant sciences, microbiology, or chronobiology, as well as experience of conducting research with model organisms. Knowledge of and experimental experience of studying molecular processes of plant-microbe interactions, microbiology or microbial ecology is not essential, but would be advantageous.

Apply Here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TheUniversityOfAuckland/744000035703000-post-doctoral-fellow The opportunity Spying on the secret lives of bees: Understanding the importance of eusocial clocks for honeybee behaviour We have a three year position for a post-doctoral scientist to work with us on a grant in which we are investigating honey bee behaviour by monitoring the patterns of electrostatic fields signals they emit inside the hive. Using a systems approach, and new technology which allows us to measure the electrostatic charge signatures bees produce and use to communicate inside the hive, we will establish how the honeybee super-clock is controlled in its natural state. Robust daily rhythms are essential to the health and well-being of all organisms, and the breakdown of rhythms can even be used to reliably predict death. Honey bees have a complex social structure controlled by their daily (circadian) clock. This clock is at the heart of the colony structure, and without it the colony cannot function. We currently have a poor understanding of how the honeybee clock ticks. This is because it has not been possible to observe behaviour inside the hive without opening it, which damages the colony and disrupts behaviour. In this project we will use new cutting-edge technology (bee spy) to non-invasively study the honeybee clock in its natural state for the first time. This will enable us to understand how the clock is controlled, and how we can manipulate it to improve the health and management of bees. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, on a 36-month contract. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $90,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this position description.   About you The ideal candidate will have a PhD in insect behaviour or neuroscience or a related field, be comfortable carrying out hands-on research with honey bees, and have a strong background in developing techniques to record and analyse physiology and behaviour in high resolution data sets. How to apply Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 31/01/2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the abovementioned skills and experiences. Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a suitable candidate. We will be shortlisting in early February 2025. Please reach out to Associate Professor Guy Warman (g.warman@auckland.ac.nz) for a confidential conversation. Please apply online and also email your cover letter and CV to James Cheeseman - j.cheeseman@auckland.ac.nz.

The Biological Research Data Management Team (BioRDM) are running a course that will inform you on everything you need to know to become an Open Data Champion. Course Details: The course is conducted over 4 days comprising of two Tuesday and two Thursday afternoons: • Session 1: Thursday, 16th January 2025; from 13:00 to 17:00 • Session 2: Tuesday, 21st January 2025; from 13:00 to 17:00 • Session 3: Thursday, 23rd January 2025; from 13:00 to 17:00 • Session 4: Tuesday, 28th January 2025 ; from 13:00 to 17:00 (GMT+0; UK time) Instruction: online (Zoom), with Livia Scorza, Haya Deeb, Juliana Rodriguez-Cubillos and Andrew Millar of Edinburgh’s Biological Research Data Management Team, BioRDM. Cost: This workshop is essentially FREE! We only ask for a small deposit when you register to prevent no-shows (the Eventbrite ticket). We will refund the deposit to all participants, minus the Eventbrite fee (approximately £2). You can cancel anytime before the registration deadline. Course Modules: Over four half-day sessions, you will: • Get an Introduction to Open Science and FAIR Principles • Explore IP, Licensing, and Openness • Learn about Handling (Meta)data in Excel • Master Electronic Lab Notebooks • Utilize Jupyter Notebooks for Reusable Analysis • Understand Public Repositories • Use BioDare2 for period analysis of circadian rhythm data • Write a Data Management Plan Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fair-data-in-chronobiology-becoming-an-open-data-champion-with-the-biordm-tickets-1104484596159?aff=oddtdtcreator

This exciting EMBO workshop focusses on the emerging areas in sleep research and covers a broad range of model organisms, promising to spark discussion between sub-fields. The event will take place from the 11th to the 13th of March 2025. You can see the full programme of talks and read more about the event on the EMBO website. Registration and abstract submission deadline: 15th January 2025

The British Society for Neuroendocrinology boasts a number of chronobiologists on its committees and offers a number of fantastic resources, grants and events. Their own conference will take place 1st-4th September 2025 in Bradford in the UK. They also update their website with other events of interest in this field.