Royal Holloway, University of London
Job title:
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Molecular Seed Biology
Company
Royal Holloway, University of London
Job description
Right to work: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .Full time, Fixed Term (32 months)The Seed Biology and Technology Team at Royal Holloway invites applications for the post of a Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Molecular Seed Biology at the Department of Biological Sciences.We are seeking a PDRA, starting in March 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter), to join a research project funded by UKRI-BBSRC*. The research project “MimicWeed – Morphological, hormonal and genomic mechanisms of seed dormancy, germination and seedling vigour in weedy crop grass mimics” is an Industrial Partnership Award (BBSRC-IPA project APP33678) in collaboration with Rothamsted Research as academic and Syngenta as industrial collaboration partner. The aim of the MimicWeed project is to investigate if weedy rice, a weedy crop relative originated from cultivated rice by de-domestication, and three weedy non-crop relative grass weeds employ the same or different mechanisms for their seed dormancy/germination, as well as for their seedling growth in response to ambient temperature and climatic change.The postholder will be based within the research team of Professor Gerhard Leubner and Dr Tina Steinbrecher in the Seed Biology and Technology Laboratory at Royal Holloway. The main task for this post is to conduct physiological, biophysical, and molecular experiments to deliver the project objectives, especially the transcriptome experiments into secondary dormancy (bench work and in silico analysis) and the seed screening assays for ABA and temperature responses. Team work and willingness to interact across disciplines are essential to deliver the project. See our website (www.seedbiology.eu) and publications for further information about our team and research approaches into seed germination and dormancy.We are looking for a highly motivated person with interest in our research topic, a broad knowledge in plant molecular physiology, expertise with transcriptome (RNAseq) analyses and experience with research in the field of dormancy, germination and seedling growth. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject area, ideally several years of research experience with seed biology with molecular methods and experience with seed/plant stress physiology. Good interaction, communication, and collaboration skills are essential, and experience in collaborating with industry would be an advantage. A good knowledge of English is of course mandatory.In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and Development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
- Free parking
This is position is available from 1st March 2025 to 31st January 2028. This post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Gerhard Leubner, Chair of Plant Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway.Web “The Seed Biology Place” – andEmailPhone +44(0)1784-44-3553For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:Please quote the reference: 1224-368Closing Date: 23:59, 26 January 2025Interview Date: To Be ConfirmedWhen applying, please upload copies of your title, short summaries of your MSc and PhD works, and a short CV including your publication list. Your supporting 1-page statement should include your motivation to conduct research in the Seed Biology and Technology Team at Royal Holloway. Further details:
Expected salary
£40133 – 47297 per year
Location
Windsor, Berkshire – Egham, Surrey
Job date
Sun, 05 Jan 2025 07:59:55 GMT
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