Postdoctoral Research Associate: The University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead a project investigating the evolution of self-fertilization and its impact on genome and epigenome variation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in plant molecular biology.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area:
Plant Molecular Biology
Location:
Department of Biology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A DPhil/PhD in life sciences.
- A proven record of research productivity.
- Proficiency in genomics and bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput sequence data.
- Experience in plant systems is not required.
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and excellent record-keeping abilities.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Lead a project analyzing Capsella species, focusing on independent transitions to selfing.
- Identify common (epi)genomic features associated with the transition to self-fertilization, including examining host defenses against transposons and their impacts on nearby genes.
- Work collaboratively in a larger effort within the Mosher lab and the University of Georgia.
- Provide guidance to less experienced research group members, including assistants, technicians, and students.
- Utilize this project as a foundation for additional research questions, with the potential to develop an independent research program supported by Prof. Mosher.
Salary:
Grade 7: £38,674 – £43,171 per annum
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send their applications to recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk, including relevant documentation and references.
Last Date to Apply:
12.00 noon on Friday, 28 February 2025
Interviews are likely to be held in early March 2025.
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