Summary
The University of Cambridge invites applications for a fixed-term postdoctoral research associate position within the Luginbuehl group. This research will focus on the regulation of nutrient exchange during the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, which is crucial for enhancing plant health and productivity.
Research Assistant / Research Associate Position, University of Cambridge, UK
Designation
Research Assistant / Research Associate (Fixed Term)
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Department/Location | Department of Plant Sciences |
| Salary | £33,002 – £35,608 / £37,694 – £46,049 |
| Reference | PD49092 |
| Category | Research |
| Date Published | 12 March 2026 |
| Closing Date | 29 March 2026 |
Research Area
- Plant-Fungal Symbioses
- Nutrient Regulation
- Carbon Allocation in Symbiosis
Location
University of Cambridge, Department of Plant Sciences, Cambridge, UK
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD in Plant Sciences or a related field
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:
- Metabolomics/Carbon tracing
- Plant physiology techniques
- Characterization of transgenic rice plants
- (Single-cell) transcriptomics approaches
- Bioinformatics analysis of large datasets
- Molecular biology techniques
Description
This project aims to quantify the carbon cost of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis in different hosts and conditions. The research will investigate the molecular mechanisms that enable plants to regulate carbon transfer to mycorrhizal fungi. The successful candidate will engage in methods such as carbon tracing, single-cell transcriptomics, and targeted mutagenesis in model crop rice to understand the cost-benefit balance of this symbiosis more comprehensively.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should click the “Apply” button on the University of Cambridge’s recruitment system to create an account and submit their application. Please use reference PD49092 in your application and any correspondence.
Last Date for Apply
29 March 2026
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