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Thank so much for your support!
Lecturer is not excatly my dream job, as I would prefer just being a Researcher. But in my research area (plant pathology/environmental microbiology/plant-microbe interactions) there are so few opportunities that it is definitelly better to be able to apply for both kinds of jobs. What is ennoying about Lecturer position is that you cannot work full time at your research and you cannot work full time in preparing your classes: so a bit frustrating.
If I had to teach, I would prefer subjects related to the research areas I wrote in the previous paragraph, as well as molecular biology, plant physiology and plant anatomy. So there are lots of posibilities.
What is sure is that the choice of candidates for such positions mostly depends on the research subject.
Of course if the research subject does interest me a lot, I will not hesitate to apply.
Out of that though, there is a Researcher position I will apply for by the end of the month in French Guina. Exactly the knid of research subject I love. By chance, a fellow researcher will give me some advices about the best way to prepare my application, so this will avoid me doing big mistakes! I will know if I get an interview for this job only in March or April. I will let you know.
Of course, being Qualified is a big PLUS on my CV.
Oh, to give you more explanations about Qualification. To be qualified, we basicaly just have to prepare a scientific folder with CV, most important publications, PhD abstract, as well as a synthesis of researches and teaching experiences. We are given two referees who are representing us during the meeting when they have to decide who is going to be Qualified. We must have had our PhD viva before this meeting.
Thanks again,
Beary hugs,
Sophie. 
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I am soooo happy!
I am Qualified! That means I AM ALLOWED TO APPLY FOR LECTURER POSITIONS (TEACHER/RESEARCHER IN UNIVERSITIES) FOR 4 YEARS!!! 
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In other words, I have four years to find a lecturer position (if I want too).
Well, of course, I am not sure there will be available Lecturer positions in my scientific area for the coming University year. But this year, I won't be reading interesting profiles without being able to apply for them!!!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Congrats to all of you! The most important was to enter the competition and all your bears were absolutely gorgeous!
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Beary hugs,
Sophie.
:dance: :dance: :dance: Congratulations! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
You well deserved it!
Your polar bear is amazing.
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Fantastic bears, Jenny!
So gorgeous!
Well done! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
What fantastic news, Judi! Congratulations! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Suzanne, this bear is sooooo cute!
I love his ears! and his colours! all!
Don't be shy and try selling him!
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Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Well, the taxidermist I am talking about has only got a workshop, according to their website.
So I am not sure they sell some supplies.
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Winney, do you mean Van Dykes Taxidermy catalog is free?
Good to know!
But I will wait first to get in touch with my local taxidermy shop. Maybe they would have supplies for cheaper prices...
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
I will cross my fingers for you Kathy!
But I am sure everything will be fine for you.
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Sophie.
How could I have forgotten to check it out earlier?
I learnt only today that there is a taxidermist in a town only a few minutes far from my home!
They even have a website and an e-mail address. So I e-mailed them.
What kind of interesting items can we get from a taxidermist for teddy bear making out of eyes and special strong threads? claws? teeth? what else?
Have you ever bought such special materials?
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Dilu, I think that your Gollies had some strange influence on this bear! He looks in heavens! Maybe he won't want to leave you without one Golly very special for him. He may have found his Valentine! Have a look around and I am sure you will find her!!! 
His fur looks fantastic and so soft. I want to hug him!
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beary hugs,
Sophie.
PS: How did you make his eyes?
Malko has got some comments: I let him type them:
Very cool bear Dilu! Seeing him just brings these two questions into my mind:
1) What did he smoke to look so relaxed?
2) Does he still have some left? (to share with me 
)(don't forget I'm a PLANT physiologist 
)
Or maybe this bear is just in love?
Friendly,
Malko.
Thanks to all of you for making me laugh so much!
Oh, i am not better than you concerning teddy bear making material...
When I go to one of my local fabric etc shop for only one or two items, I come back with much more. When wandering inside a shop, I cannot stop myself touching the fabrics to check how soft/thick etc they are. I always ask myslef how this fabric could be useful for a bear!!! Well, you see the picture...
A good thing is that I cannot find mohair fabrics neither joints in these shops...
but when I shop on Internet, I always buy more than planned...
Another good point is that I absolutely cannot buy too much because of the lack of space in my falt. So things have to be small to fit in!
And another point is money: I cannot spend too much, because i cannot afford it!!!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Arrrrrrrrrg! $950 just for some ribbons!!!!!
that ribbons had to be great for such an incredible price!
A man spending such an amount for ribbon must not be very common!
For sure Scott, you will have great stories for your friends and famillies.
By the way, the bear you made using this ribbon is fantastic!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Close your eyes and bid on it! You can definitely bid blindly on it!
Malko heard about this brandt and told me this is a great one. They also make chainsaws and off-road motorbikes.
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Oh! What a cutie!
Gina, you did such a gorgeous bear!
Helena, i understand you must be so happy with Pénélope!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
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Congrats Tami!
Such an adorable first entirely designed bear!
I cannot wait to see the next ones!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Add me, add me, add me too! :dance: :dance: :dance:
That is funny, because I was not far to begin a green bear!!! My first green bear. I have designed a new pattern, and I am trying it first on a brown bear (just because when I began I had not got matching threads!).
Today I went to local shops to buy the missing green threads and ultra suede for my green bears (I said bears, because, I may make more if I am happy with the result!)...
Beary hugs,
Sophie. :dance: :dance: :dance:
Great avatar, Lynette! I just love it!
I think that we cannot do anything to avoid login on TT. This is the TT virus and is very very virulent!
Beary hugs,
Sophie.
Hey, Estelle, they are not bad at all! Very cute first bears! And they are beautifully dressed!
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Beary hugs,
Sophie.
