C-DEBI

Postdoctoral Positions in Microbial Biomining and Microbe-Mineral Interactions

Rosalynn Sylvan — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:35:45 +0000

We are seeking to fill several postdoc positions focused on the newly described process of pyrite reduction. Specifically, our project focuses on defining the mechanisms by which methanogens (and other organisms) reductively dissolve pyrite, how they assimilate dissolution products, and mechanisms of metal bioconcentration. We are particularly interested in the acquisition and bioaccumulation of thiophilic trace metals that are in high demand for renewable energy technologies from pyritic ores including nickel, cobalt, and molybdenum. We seek to add to our dynamic working environment to build integrated expertise that spans microbial physiology, biochemistry, electron microscopy, spectroscopy, omics approaches, electrochemistry, and geochemistry. Positions are open until filled.

Geoscience Opportunities for Leadership in Diversity (GOLD-EN)

Rosalynn Sylvan — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:07:09 +0000

The Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) seeks to support activities that will develop unique approaches or bring to scale current efforts to increase and sustain the inclusion of individuals from diverse backgrounds in the geoscience education and research community. Proposals that will address elements in the following two areas are encouraged: Professional Development and Geoscience Capacity Building at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). Full proposal deadline date: October 28, 2022.

EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships (EAR-PF)

Rosalynn Sylvan — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:05:34 +0000

The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards Postdoctoral Fellowships to recent recipients of doctoral degrees to conduct an integrated program of independent research and professional development. The program supports researchers for a period of up to two years with fellowships that can be taken to the institution of their choice (including institutions abroad). The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential, and provide them with research experience, mentorship, and training that will establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community. Full proposal deadline date: October 26, 2022.

Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Rosalynn Sylvan — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:02:59 +0000

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. Application deadlines: October 17-21, 2022.

Call for Scientific Ocean Drilling Proposals

Rosalynn Sylvan — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:59:21 +0000

The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) explores Earth’s climate history, structure, mantle/crust dynamics, natural hazards, and deep biosphere as described in the IODP Science Plan. IODP facilitates international and interdisciplinary research on transformative and societally relevant topics using the ocean drilling, coring, and down-hole measurement facilities JOIDES Resolution, Chikyu, and Mission-Specific Platforms (MSP). Proposal deadline: October 3, 2022.

July 2022 Updates

Rosalynn Sylvan — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:44:45 +0000

Message from the Managing Director:

Being a part of C-DEBI has been a huge part of my life. I truly enjoyed getting to know so many of you and supporting the framework for moving deep biosphere research and education programs forward in our Center’s 12 years. As C-DEBI comes to an end officially at the end of September, there are various transitions happening at the same time. As many of you know, I have joined the COBRA-AccelNet team (with overlapping C-DEBI Leadership by Beth Orcutt, Julie Huber, Andy Fisher and Geoff Wheat), so after C-DEBI ends, you can find me on the Bigelow Laboratory staff. In the meantime, I’ll be wrapping up C-DEBI after my upcoming maternity leave starting in mid-August. This won’t be our last communication, but with all these moving parts, there will be a few newsletters on hiatus.

To keep those of you interested in the deep biosphere engaged in the future, we will be migrating all on the C-DEBI newsletter to the COBRA newsletter where we will share similar content related to the crustal biosphere monthly. If you aren’t interested, unsubscribe when you receive the first newsletter in the next month.

Hope to cross paths with you again someday, somewhere!
Rosalynn Sylvan
C-DEBI Managing Director

Comment on the Draft Guidelines for Science Proposals using a U.S. Drillship

Rosalynn Sylvan — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:28:21 +0000

The JOIDES Resolution Facility Board (JRFB) invites the international community to provide comments and input on the recently released draft proposal guidelines. These guidelines were developed from the recommendations provided in the JRFB Working Group on Science Framework Proposal Requirements and Assessments (WG-SFP) Report and build on the current IODP proposal guidelines. They are aimed at science proposals to use a future U.S. globally ranging, non-riser drilling platform to address the 2050 Science Framework. The comment period will be open until August 31, 2022.

2020 SOLID-GEM Course All-Stars

Rosalynn Sylvan — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:32:12 +0000

Meet the 2020 summer line up for the Summer OnLine Interactive/Discussion Global Environmental Microbiology (SOLID-GEM) course. We are proud to have been a step in their scientific pathway. Learn more about the GEM course.

Learn more about the GEM course

Farewell C-DEBI Virtual Meeting Series – Hello to COBRA webinars!

Rosalynn Sylvan — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 23:51:21 +0000

Thank you to all for being a part of C-DEBI through the Virtual Meeting Series. C-DEBI nurtured a community of deep biosphere experts, and that expertise is urgently needed to inform new emerging uses of the deep sea, especially in the rocky parts of the deep sea, such as potential removal of rocks for industrial mineral interests or using the deep sea as a repository for carbon dioxide to address global warming. This has led to the initiation of the COBRA program, a new research coordination network with the mission to accelerate the research on these types of topics, so that scientists can inform decision making. Sign up for the COBRA newsletter to stay connected to the webinar series launching soon as part of the COBRA mission to help with coordination, knowledge sharing and training of all of us who care about microbes in the deep sea with policymakers.

Virtual Meeting Series Archive: The Many Ways to Use Anvi’o, a Platform for Microbial ‘Omics

Rosalynn Sylvan — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:38:02 +0000

Did you miss the last VMS on The Many Ways to Use Anvi’o, a Platform for Microbial ‘Omics? Check out the recording with invited speaker Iva Veseli (University of Chicago) as she introduces Anvi’o, a community-driven software platform enabling integrated analyses and interactive visualization of multi-’omic data, and discusses the various ways to learn and use anvi’o, and how these strategies fit different research needs and users with different levels of computational experience.