Senior Research Associate in Plant Cell Biology

Job title:

Senior Research Associate in Plant Cell Biology

Company

University of Bristol

Job description

The roleApplications are invited for a postdoctoral plant cell biologist to research root-soil interactions in Claire Grierson’s laboratory. This Leverhulme Trust funded project characterises molecular mechanisms that produce and secrete biomolecules to alter soil properties and root-soil binding. Our long-term goal is to understand how plant roots bind to and alter soil, reducing desertification and soil erosion. The team works in the Life Sciences Building, a vibrant, friendly, international, well-equipped centre for biology research, teaching and training.Interview are likely to be on 02/10/2024.What will you be doing?You will investigate how candidate root exudate proteins localise in the cell and are transported through the endomembrane system to the cell and root surface. You will work closely with other team members who investigate how these proteins act on compounds that affect soil properties or root-soil interactions.You should apply ifPlease apply if you are interested in the project, have a PhD in a relevant field (e.g. plant, cell or molecular biology), an understanding of molecular genetics, experience using confocal microscopy to visualise and quantify cell morphologies and cellular compartments, and an interest in being a plant cell biologist in our interdisciplinary research team. Clear, friendly interpersonal communication, organisation, record keeping, problem solving, self-motivation, pragmatic time management, teamwork and the ability to give and receive constructive criticism will all be important for this role. The team regularly hosts Bachelor and Masters degree students who you could help to welcome, train and support.Additional informationFor informal queries about the role please contact:Claire Grierson,Contract type: Open Ended with Fixed FundingWork pattern: Full time/FlexibleSchool/Unit: School of Biological SciencesThis advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 18/09/2024Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.£41,732 to £46,974. Grade J, per annum

Expected salary

£41732 – 46974 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:24:56 GMT

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