Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Earlham Institute, Norwich, UK

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Postdoctoral Research Scientist: The Garrido-Oter Group at the Earlham Institute, Norwich, UK is offering a postdoctoral research scientist/senior postdoctoral research scientist scholarship for a period of 36 months. The successful applicant will lead the development of experimental and computational approaches to investigate fundamental principles in the assembly, functions, and dynamic behaviour of microbial communities associated with plants, algae and other photosynthetic organisms. They will also work closely with a multi-disciplinary team at EI and key collaborators engaged in complementary research. The scholarship offers a salary range of £33,050 to £51,950 (SC6/SC5) depending on qualifications and experience.

Summary Table:

Scholarship TypePostdoctoral Research Scientist / Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Study AreaMicrobiology, Molecular Biology, Plant Science, Microbial Ecology
Scholarship DescriptionDevelopment of experimental and computational approaches for microbial communities research
EligibilityPhD in relevant discipline, molecular biology and microbiology experience
Required DocumentsApplication form/CV, cover letter, academic transcripts and references
How to ApplyContact Human Resources team with reference 1004407 by 23 March 2023
Last Date23 March 2023

Study Area:

The scholarship is open to candidates with a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, plant science, microbial ecology or a related discipline. The successful applicant will lead the development of experimental and computational approaches to investigate fundamental principles in the assembly, functions, and dynamic behaviour of microbial communities associated with plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms. They will also work closely with a multi-disciplinary team at EI and key collaborators engaged in complementary research.

Scholarship Description:

The Postdoctoral Research Scientist scholarship offers an exciting opportunity to work with the Garrido-Oter group at the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. The successful applicant will lead the development of experimental and computational approaches to uncover fundamental principles in the assembly, functions, and dynamic behaviour of microbial communities associated with plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms. The candidate will work with established microbial culture collections to design and reconstitute synthetic communities in photo-bioreactors and complementary high-throughput gnotobiotic systems. They will use amplicon, shotgun, and transcriptome sequencing to track the behavior of these microcosms and study its mechanistic basis by means of genetics and controlled perturbation of environmental parameters. The scholarship is available for a period of 36 months at an SC6/SC5 level.

Eligibility:

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, plant science, microbial ecology, or a related discipline. They should have a broad understanding of molecular biology techniques and experience with DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, and microbiology. The candidate should also have an interest in working with microalgae and/or bacterial communities. Candidates interested in the SC5 role should have experience of overseeing day-to-day management of the lab and supervising students.

Required Documents:

Candidates should download, save, and complete a copy of the application form using Microsoft Word or prepare a copy of their CV that contains all the information requested in the application form. They should also submit a cover letter, academic transcripts, and references.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk with reference 1004407 by 23 March 2023.

Last Date:

The closing date for applications is 23 March 2023.

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