Research Associate (Fixed Term)
The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to appoint a post-doctoral Research Associate to contribute to work on betalain-pigment related technologies. The successful candidate will join the Brockington Lab, who specialise in the evolution of betalain pigments and their biotechnological applications.
The candidate will perform experimental work to understand the regulation and manipulation of betalain synthesis and biochemistry, including protein optimisation via evolutionary design approaches. Experimental work will involve protein visualisation, protein modelling, and the engineering of artificial protein complexes.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in plant molecular biology and a thorough understanding of betalain pigmentation pathways and and pigment biochemistry. In addition, applicants must be proficient in the design and construction of constructs for engineering plants, yeast and bacteria and well as experience in plant transient expression assays and the production and analysis of transgenic plants.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
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Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a laboratory technician to support the research work in Dr Jeongmin Choi 's laboratory, starting in July 2024 ideally. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody passionate about scientific research to join a new team and work in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and friendly group of researchers and technicians in the Crop Science Centre at the University of Cambridge. Dr Choi's group aims to create a positive and respected environment to work in to ensure the wellbeing of all its members.
The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. About 80 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between 6 research groups.
The role holder will report to Dr Choi and will provide technical support, contributing to the smooth running of research activities across her group. The role holder will prepare and analyse samples in support of research activities.
Practical experience in laboratory technician/biological scientific research work is essential. Experience with molecular biology (PCR, cloning, RNA extraction) and horticultural practices would be an advantage. The role holder will have good IT skills, excellent organisation and communication skills as well as the ability to work independently once trained.
The successful candidate will work as part of a wider team of laboratory technicians and willingness to help when demands are high and being a strong team player is essential.
Informal enquiries are very welcome and should be directed to Dr Jeongmin Choi - jc913@cam.ac
This is a full time position. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
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Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
The Crop Science Centre is seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody passionate about supporting scientific research to join a new team of vibrant and friendly group of researchers and technicians and work in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and is part of the Department of Plant Sciences. It benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 80 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between six research groups.
The role holder will report to the Research Service Manager. The successful candidate will work alongside the Lab Manager Assistant to ensure the smooth running of CSC labs including procurement of lab consumables and equipment, and correct use and maintenance of research equipment. The role holder will also assist with Health and Safety at CSC, including updating risk assessments and standard operating procedures. The role holder will provide assistance in support of research activity, like maintaining stocks of competent cells or running a N. benthamiana transient transformation service.
The ideal candidate should have prior experience in working in a research laboratory and understanding of laboratory technician work. Experience with media preparation or horticultural practices will be advantageous. The role holder will work as part of a wider dynamic and friendly Professional Services technical team and willingness to help when demands are high, and being a strong team player is essential. Good communication, attention to details and interpersonal skills are essential.
CSC is committed to technician development, supporting the Technician Commitment initiative to ensure recognition, visibility, career development and sustainability of the Professional Services-technical group.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 21 months in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Susana Sauret Gueto, Research Service Manager, ss2359@cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference PD40958 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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IT Service Manager
Plant Sciences is an internationally important department within the University of Cambridge, with diverse research interests including global food security, sustainable bioeconomy and the environment. It is a world-class environment for research and teaching, and a thriving, friendly and dynamic community of staff and students, involved in a wide range of successful collaborations at departmental, university and international levels.
We wish to recruit an enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident IT Service Manager. This will be a hands-on role requiring depth and breadth of technical skills and experience, ideally gained in a similar HE environment with exposure to administration, teaching and research functions. Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills are essential in order to build and manage a small team of IT staff, and to create an excellent and confidence-inspiring user support service. The role-holder will spend time both on the Downing Site in central Cambridge and at our Crop Science Centre on Huntingdon Road, which opened in 2020.
The services and support provided by the Plant Sciences IT team complement the critical and fundamental services that are provided by the University Information Services department (UIS). The role is well supported by the department, the School IT team, colleagues in UIS and by the community of IT professionals working in similar roles in other departments within the School of the Biological Sciences. A wide range of training and personal and career development opportunities is available. This is a wonderful, rich and rewarding environment in which to grow. If you have the technical skills to deliver a capable and resilient IT service, and the personality and drive to create an outstanding support culture, please do apply, we'll be delighted to hear from you.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University offers a range of benefits for staff including pension scheme, hybrid working opportunities, University nurseries and on-site parking.
Previous applicants need not re-apply. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Research Assistant/Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research assistant/research associate position to study the beneficial microbial associations of plants. The successful candidate will work with Professor Giles Oldroyd at the Crop Science Centre, starting autumn 2024.
Most plants, including many important crops, live in beneficial associations with microorganisms such as the arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. AM fungi mine the soil substrate for minerals and deliver these to the host plant at specialized structures within root cells. This project aims to understand the regulators which control a plant's decision to engage with AM fungi. The approach will be multi-disciplinary, combining molecular genetics, physiology, metabolomics, and bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in plant molecular biology and genetics (or closely related discipline). Prior experience with AM symbiosis and plant metabolism is highly desirable, alongside experience with both transcriptomics and phylogenetics. Also desirable is experience working with a range of plant species, including both monocots and dicots, and experience with molecular cloning techniques.
The successful candidate will be able to lead their own research and work with collaborators to pursue multiple lines of enquiry.
To apply, please email a CV, publications list, a CHRIS/6 (parts I and III only) and the names and contact details (including email addresses) of 2 referees to Professor Giles Oldroyd at gedo2@cam.ac.uk
Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263 (Grade 7). Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant, moving to Research Associate upon confirmation of your PhD award.
As a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, the University of Cambridge does not use journal level metrics when assessing the quality of research outputs. Applicants should not include journal level metrics, such as the Journal Impact Factor, anywhere in their application materials. Applicants should highlight a select subset of what they consider to be their most important research outputs and provide a brief narrative account of their significance.
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Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to appoint a Research Laboratory Technician to provide technical support for teaching and research activity in order to ensure the smooth running of a laboratory or research facility. In particular, this role will be responsible for analysing large phenotyping datasets to estimate best linear unbiased predictors and perform genome wide association and QTL mapping studies to identify genetic determinants for phenotypic traits. In addition, the role will involve phylogenetic reconstruction of major ancestral groups and development of new protocols to estimate plasticity from replicated field-trials across several site-years.
The position is available either full-time until September 2025 or part-time until February 2026. Please state your preference within your application.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
We are looking for an experienced plant circadian biologist to monitor metrics associated with the health and growth of lettuce plants in a simulated vertical farm. The applicants will be a skilled plant circadian biologist, with experience of using imaging and image analysis tools to monitor plant physiology and growth.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
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Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to appoint a Research Laboratory Technician to provide technical support for teaching and research activity in order to ensure the smooth running of a laboratory or research facility. In particular, this role will be responsible for analysing large phenotyping datasets to estimate best linear unbiased predictors and perform genome wide association and QTL mapping studies to identify genetic determinants for phenotypic traits. In addition, the role will involve phylogenetic reconstruction of major ancestral groups and development of new protocols to estimate plasticity from replicated field-trials across several site-years.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2024 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
The Department of Plant Sciences is seeking to appoint a post-doctoral Research Associate to contribute to the development of disease-resistant crops. The successful candidate will join the Patron Lab to work on a collaborative project with the Morris Lab (John Innes Centre), and the Denby Lab (University of York). This multidisciplinary team will combine their expertise in systems biology, modelling, and synthetic biology to engineer resistance to broad host-range fungal pathogens in lettuce. More information about the lab is available at patronlab.org.
The candidate will perform experimental work to characterise interactions between key regulators of pathogen responses to support the development and validation of a dynamic network model of lettuce transcriptional responses to fungal pathogens. They will also design and build synthetic genetic controllers and gene editing constructs, testing their effects on gene expression and pathogen resistance. We provide a supportive research environment with an emphasis on personal development, research excellence, integrity, and respect.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in plant molecular biology and a thorough understanding of gene expression, gene regulatory networks and approaches used in their study. In addition, applicants must be proficient in the design and construction of constructs for engineering plants and well as experience in plant transient expression assays (e.g., production and transfection of plant protoplasts) and/or the production and analysis of transgenic or edited plants. They must be experienced in the collection of quantitative data including statistical analyses.
Funding is available for up to 2 years with an initial end date of 13-Feb-2026. The full 2 year position is dependent on research grant extension once the successful applicant is in post.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
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Research Laboratory Assistant (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a highly motivated research assistant to work on meiotic recombination control in model and crop plants in Dr Natasha Yelina's laboratory, starting as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and friendly group of researchers in the Crop Science Centre at the University of Cambridge.
The Crop Science Centre which opened in October 2020 benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems.
Meiotic recombination, or crossovers, create genetic variation which is the basis of selective breeding. Despite their importance for crop breeding, crossovers are limiting due to their low numbers and uneven distribution along chromosomes. Using Arabidopsis as a model, the project will dissect mechanistic control of crossover formation with the aim to develop strategies to overcome crossover limitations in crop breeding.
Successful candidates will have a strong background in molecular cloning, plant genetics and plant molecular biology, a strong interest in the fundamental mechanisms of meiotic recombination and their future application to crop breeding. Experience with DNA, RNA work and plant growth and maintenance are essential. Information on the laboratory is available at website https://www.cropsciencecentre.org/research/crop-breeding-technologies/.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Natasha Yelina, ne240@cam.ac.uk.
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Digital Communication Coordinator (Fixed Term)
The Head of Department is supported in management of the Department by a Strategy Group, Teaching Co-ordinator, Chairs of Department Committees, Department Administrator, Deputy Department Administrator, and Principal Technician. The Knowledge Translation and Exchange Manager, to whom the role will report, leads the Knowledge Exchange and Communications Team and Plants @ Cambridge activities. The Digital Communication Coordinator is a key role in supporting the long-term development and success of the Department by leading its publicity activities and fostering communication to develop projects to engage the Department's research community. The role holder will be expected to write articles for the website and printed publications, monitor press coverage across all media, produce the Department's weekly internal newsletter, and support Departmental communications-related activities in general.
Under the guidance of the Knowledge Translation and Exchange Manager and Deputy Head of Department for Research, the role holder will carry out internal and external facing communications in order to promote the achievements and activities of the Department, by producing high-quality and engaging digital and social media content to ensure its leading position is communicated to diverse internal and external audiences and stakeholder, including students, academics, industrial funders and potential donors. The role holder will be responsible for improving the Department's outreach potential by raising its profile and increasing its visibility, helping to improve diversity at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The Digital Communication Coordinator will also coordinate the Plants @ Cambridge Communicators Group, which brings together communicators from plant biology-related entities across the University (such as the Crop Science Centre, Sainsbury Laboratory, Botanic Garden and Herbarium etc) to increase awareness and support coordination of activities, such as events at each other's institutions and international days to plan communications for. The Plants @ Cambridge activity is led out of the Department of Plant Sciences, with the Deputy Head of Department for Research the current Director, supported by the Knowledge Translation and Exchange Manager.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Research Laboratory Technician (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2028 in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a Research Laboratory Assistant with a background in plant molecular biology and genetics, whose primary role will be to support the research projects and contribute to the smooth running of the projects for Prof. Giles Oldroyd's research team at the Crop Science Centre within the Department of Plant Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody enthusiastic to support the ongoing research within the group, to join a team of vibrant and friendly group of researchers and technicians and work in a state-of- the-art laboratory.
The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and is part of the Department of Plant Sciences. It benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 60 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between three established research groups and three fellows starting new research programs.
The laboratory research assistant will work closely with a group of other technicians under the management of the CSC Platform Manager to provide laboratory support for the research programme of the Oldroyd group. The postholder will contribute to the experimental work of students and postdocs associated with molecular biology protocols (cloning, RNA and DNA extractions, expression analysis) microscopy, histology, tissue culture, supporting the genetics platform (genotyping, sequencing analysis, plant husbandry and plant crosses) and supporting the smooth run of the CSC labs.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, who take pride on their job and are team players. The successful candidate must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience of specialised laboratory activities and excellent research background.
The role holder will work as part of a wider team of laboratory technicians and willingness to help when demands are high and being a strong team player is essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
The Crop Science Centre offer a positive and inclusive working environment with a generous annual leave entitlement and free parking on site.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Eleni Soumpourou(es771@cam.ac.uk).
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2025 in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate in Cassava Genetics to work with Prof Uta Paszkowski at the Crop Science Centre, starting early April 2024.
The Crop Science Centre which opened in October 2020 benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems.
Association of plant root systems with beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi can improve crop nutrition, growth and yield. Across different crop species, genetic variation exists that underpins the extent of benefit from the interaction. Despite its potential for improving crop performance sustainably, breeding programmes so far have not prioritised 'mycorrhizal responsiveness' as a target trait. In this short project, we wish to conduct an initial examination of Africa-relevant, genetically diverse Cassava lines for AM benefit. The projected work will involve a high-throughput metabolite-based screen combined with standard microscopic and physiological validation.
Applicants must have a solid background in plant genetics; available knowledge in basic bioinformatics, would be advantageous.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Paszkowski, up220@cam.ac.uk
As a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, the University of Cambridge does not use journal level metrics when assessing the quality of research outputs. Applicants should not include journal level metrics, such as the Journal Impact Factor, anywhere in their application materials. Applicants should highlight a select subset of what they consider to be their most important research outputs and provide a brief narrative account of their significance.
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Research Laboratory Technician [Temporary Cover]
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earliest.
Applications are invited for an experienced a Research Laboratory Technician with a background in plant molecular biology and genetics, whose primary role will be to enable the successful operation of research projects and the smooth running of the projects for Prof. Giles Oldroyd's research team at the Crop Science Centre within the Department of Plant Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody enthusiastic to facilitate and support the research ongoing within the group, to join a team of vibrant and friendly group of researchers and technicians and work in a state-of- the-art laboratory.
The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and is part of the Department of Plant Sciences. It benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 90 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between three established research groups and three fellows starting new research programs.
You will work collaboratively alongside with a group of research assistants, under the management of CSC Platform Manager and be required to take responsibility for the laboratory management tasks specific to Prof. Oldroyd's research team. This includes the induction and training of prospective lab members, the procurement of group consumables, managing and allocating lab spaces for the Oldroyd group members and maintaining collections of genetic materials. You will contribute to ensuring a safe working environment by preparing standard operating procedures, risk assessments and ensuring compliance with local health and safety rules You will also be able to contribute to the research programme of the Oldroyd group by supporting the experimental work of students and postdocs associated with molecular biology protocols (cloning, RNA and DNA extractions, expression analysis, CRISPR designs and development), executing genetics protocols and tasks (high throughput genotyping, Taqman assays, plant husbandry, crosses) and performing basic microscopy and histological tasks.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with strong organisational and communication skills, who takes pride on their job and is a team player. You must have excellent attention to details and should have practical experience of specialised laboratory activities and excellent research background. Experience in laboratory management and providing Laboratory H&S training would be also desirable.
The Crop Science Centre offer a positive and inclusive working environment with a generous annual leave entitlement and free parking on site.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Dr Eleni Soumpourou, Platform Manager at es771@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PD40221 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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CSC Glasswashing Technician (Fixed Term)
The Crop Science Centre is seeking to recruit a Glass-washing and Lab Support Technician. The role holder will report to the Research Services Manager and will contribute to the smooth running of research activities.
The Crop Science Centre opened in October 2020 and benefits from the diverse skills and expertise of the University of Cambridge and NIAB, providing an environment for research excellence in crops, with the drive and expertise for scientific translation to address real-world problems. Over 80 staff and students are located at the Centre, distributed in between six research groups.
Purpose of the role To provide a daily service for the collection and washing up of dirty glassware, as well as for the processing of biological waste from labs and horticultural areas, including autoclaving and bleaching.
Key Responsibilities related to Glass-washing and labs and horticultural duties: Operation and routine maintenance of washing machines and autoclaves. Collect dirty glassware and biologically contaminated waste from collection point in lab.s Prepare glassware for machines and handwashing any glassware unsuitable for the machines. Restock glassware and plastic-ware. Operate autoclaves for lab biological waste, solid and liquid. Support running of horticultural areas by operating bleach tanks and when needed, autoclaves for horticultural waste and sand/soil.
Key Responsibilities related to the smooth running of the CSC:
The appointee will be part of a team to assist with maintaining general order and safety at CSC. Help to ensure safety regulations and codes of practice are implemented. Assist in ensuring the correct disposal of biological waste. Assist dealing with biological and chemical emergency incidents and accidents Willingness to provide support when demands are high, being a team player and working together with other technicians is essential.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Susana Sauret-Gueto (ss2359@cam.ac.uk). Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form. Please include details of your referees, including e-mail ad-dress and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Edelmira Bell (eb788@cam.ac.uk).
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral Research Associate to:
Develop AI strategies for parameter estimation in large-scale kinetic models of photosynthesis on existing datasets and newly acquired data for 20 C3 species
Characterize parameter uncertainty and specify additional data to be measured to improve estimation precision.
Identify photosynthetic improvement strategies using combinatorial mix-and-match metabolic strategy
Photosynthesis fixes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to drive growth of crops and natural vegetation, thus providing renewable supplies of food, fuel, medicine and fibre. Detailed kinetic models have been instrumental in identification of key rate-limiting steps in the Calvin-Benson-Bassham cycle, inform bioengineering strategies and have been proposed to help bridge the link between genome to phenome. However, the considerable complexity of these models (several 100s of coupled ordinary differential equations) has led to a major parameterization problem, both in terms of calibration data and parameter estimation methodology, severely limiting their usefulness for analysis of research data by the wider community. This project aims to dramatically increase the applicability of these detailed metabolic models for photosynthesis by applying state of the art AI methodology to obtain parameter estimates from existing minimal datasets (A/Ci and A/light curves).
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.
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Please quote reference PD40091 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate (Fixed Term)
We are seeking a Post doctoral Research Associate to contribute to projects, investigate plant metabolic pathways and to enable biological production of high-value natural products using synthetic biology approaches. Plant specialised metabolites play vital roles in growth and adaptation to constantly changing environments, often by mediating resistance or attraction to other organisms. In addition, natural products remain one of the best sources of novel ingredients for medicines and industry.
Work in the Patron lab focusses on exploring metabolic diversity and understanding the intrinsic and emergent properties of gene regulatory elements, the role of network motifs and, ultimately, how phenotypes emerge from network functions. These two areas come together to develop plants as platforms for photosynthetic biomanufacturing, in which we reconstruct metabolic with regulatory elements and engineer endogenous genes to balance expression and maximise yield.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or Bioengineering or a related subject. They will have an interest in plant metabolites/natural products, metabolic diversity, metabolic engineering or plant biotechnology and have experience in general molecular biology technique and biochemical laboratory methods.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and construction of synthetic metabolic circuits as well as the biochemical and molecular analysis of plants. They will also assist in the supervision of PhD students.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.
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Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Please quote reference PD40099 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
