Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,247 to £47,874 per annumCollege of Science and Engineering / School of Biological Sciences / Institute of Molecular Plant SciencesFixed Term: starting as soon as possible for 24 monthsFull Time: 35 hours per weekWe are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to investigate the gene regulatory networks that control maize leaf development in the group of Dr Annis Richardson ( ) in the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences.The Opportunity:We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team investigating the gene regulatory networks that govern maize leaf development. The project will involve using genetics, transcriptomics, and proteomics to reveal components of the network and how they interact. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in plant molecular biology, genetics, or a related field, with a particular focus on the mechanisms that influence leaf architecture and function in maize. This position is funded by the ERC Starting Grant entitled “DynaLines – Drawing lines in a dynamic environment: delineating domains from base to tip in plants”.As part of the Plant Shape Lab you will join an inclusive team of people with a passion for plant development, maize genetics, and science communication. You will also have the opportunity to work with our diverse collaborators, and represent the lab at national and international conferences.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in an appropriate biological science.
• Experience of studying plant development.
• Experience of using molecular approaches to determine developmental mechanisms.
• Extensive experience working independently to generate high-quality, well-documented data
• Excellent communication skills, and a good ability to work as part of a team

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups.Click to view a copy of the full job descriptionFor informal enquiries please contact the hiring manager Annis Richardson at or the School of Biological Sciences Staffing / HR Team at .As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 2nd December 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences provides a stimulating environment for studies on a broad range of plant-based topics. IMPS is one of few plant-based research and teaching Institutes within the UK. Our research uses genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and modelling to examine how plants develop, function and evolve. Main research themes include developmental biology, plant cell signalling, speciation and molecular plant pathology.Research is funded by a diversity of organisations including BBSRC and commercial companies, and is supported by state-of the art facilities; an IMPS research forum facilitates inter-laboratory collaborations. IMPS has close links with SynthSys (the centre for Synthetic and Systems Biology at Edinburgh and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh (RBGE), providing further breadth to our research base. In addition, researchers within IMPS have strong links with the James Hutton Institute.To find out more visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/imps

Expected salary

£40247 – 47874 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:34:55 GMT

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