Martin Ferris
Genetics of immunity; nap afficionado; mammal wrangler (professional and recreational)
- I started a new scale, period, and interest in 2026. 1st 48 minis for a 6mm WotR project. I've loved the period for ages, but finally decided to dive in. More to come....
- Reposted by Martin Ferris#microsky #mevosky The UNC Chapel Hill Biology Department is hiring 2 Teaching Assistant/Associate Professors with expertise from any area of biology. Individuals with expertise in microbiology are particularly encouraged to apply. Read more and apply at unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...
- Lovely time hosting some friends for our SAGA-lite game of the Northern Crusades this weekend. Life has made it hard to get a game in at my place for quite a while, but felt good to break these figures out again and roll some dice (please excuse the garage mess).
- In a few weeks, TSS (Triangle, NC) will be hosting their annual historical miniatures con, Southern Front. www.trianglesimsociety.org?page_id=546 Would love to see people who are in the hobby come game with us. If you're in the triangle and just curious, pop in and introduce yourselves to us too!
- We might be facing very serious changes to federal funding/academic research. But we will never lose the culture of reply-all debacles.
- Reposted by Martin FerrisPeople tend to forget to add alt text. To help with this Bluesky has a setting. Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turn on "Require alt text before posting." And you will never forget to add alt text again. 5/7
- Reposted by Martin FerrisUS students. Looking to apply to graduate school? Had an offer rescinded recently? The University of British Columbia in Canada will re-open the application portal in some departments for US students from April 14-18. Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant... #ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky
- I was invited to be a part of a roundtable with the On Patrol podcast to share a little about wargaming clubs and the hobby as it exists in the US. It was a fun conversation hearing how people go about growing and maintaining this hobby. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYII...
- Reposted by Martin FerrisKnow someone looking for B/W interior art for their game by an ENNIE AWARD WINNING ARTIST? FOR FREE? Please share far and wide! I'll select from all pitches on 3/1/25. :) And if you're aprehenisive, I am personally inviting you, yes, you, to pitch! 🫵
- Had an absolutely delightful visit to the @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social today. What a wonderful collection of artifacts, and a dedicated focus on the origin, evolution , and role of the UK's armed forces, and their members. Highly recommend it!
- Reposted by Martin FerrisThe last good institution in London is under threat of closure (again) because landlords are bottomless pits of avarice and spite. Help stop them by signing this petition. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
- Reposted by Martin FerrisCome be my colleague! Public Health Entomology faculty position at Penn State (Assistant/Associate). 70% research, 30% extension. (I am not on the search committee but happy to answer any questions that I can) psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...
- Reposted by Martin FerrisCome and join our team at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! We are seeking a Sr Scientist to advance our research on immune responses to infection/vaccination. This is a financially stable position offering a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits. talent.stjude.org/careers/jobs...
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- Reposted by Martin FerrisSuper excited to announce a cluster hire in plant biology at UNC's Biology Dept; THREE faculty searches, two in plant molecular biology writ broadly & one in Plant Evolutionary Biology 1/n please RT 🧪 Molecular - unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288... Evolutionary - unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288...
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- Have heard this dude for years. Kid2 finally spotted it.
- Reposted by Martin FerrisCome be our colleagaue! Assistant/Associate Professor in Vector Biology/Ecology! Specific topic area open! psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...
- Reposted by Martin FerrisInterested in a PhD in Evolutionary Biology but unsure how to apply? Join an informal Q&A session that will cover the basics of applying to grad school in Evolutionary Biology. When: October 19, 2023, 7-8:30pm Register: umich.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Who: Regina Baucom, Kelly Dyer, Richard Kliman
- Reposted by Martin FerrisJob recruitment season at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at UNC Chapel Hill unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/265... This is a great center to work in with lots of folks to collaborate with. Always happy to chat if anyone is interested in applying and wants to hear about working here
