Postdoctoral Researcher (Dodd Group): An exciting opportunity has arisen in the laboratory of Professor Antony Dodd for a Postdoctoral Researcher to investigate the interactions between circadian rhythms and environmental conditions influencing plant development under natural conditions using AI approaches. This 18-month full-time position offers a salary of £35,300 – £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Postdoctoral Researcher (Dodd Group) Scholarship Position
Summary Table
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher (Dodd Group) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 9th June 2024 |
| Salary | £35,300 – £43,750 per annum |
| Contract | 18 months, full-time |
| Interview Date | 20 June 2024 |
| Location | John Innes Centre, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology & Department of Computational and Systems Biology |
| Collaboration | Kyoto University, Japan |
Study Area
The project focuses on understanding the role of circadian regulation in plant growth and development under natural conditions, which is crucial for agriculture. Using AI approaches, the research will explore gene expression programmes and their robustness in naturally fluctuating conditions.
Scholarship Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work within an inclusive environment at the John Innes Centre (JIC), gaining new skills and training in applying AI approaches to well-curated datasets. The project is part of an international collaboration with Professor Hiroshi Kudoh from Kyoto University. The researcher will contribute to understanding how circadian rhythms adapt plants to their environments, impacting traits essential for agriculture.
Eligibility
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, or a related discipline.
- In-depth knowledge of computational analysis and management of biological data.
- Ability to understand key features of biological problems amenable to computational approaches.
- Demonstrable experience in scientific publications and working with large-scale real-world datasets.
- Previous knowledge in statistics and experience with AI methods, techniques, tools, and application is highly desirable.
Required Documents
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for references
- Any relevant publications or research work
How to Apply
Further information and application details can be found here. For inquiries, contact the Human Resources team at 01603 450814 or email nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004674. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Last Date
The application deadline is 9th June 2024. Interviews will be held on 20 June 2024.
The John Innes Centre is an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organization, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The JIC holds a Gold Athena SWAN award for gender equality and is a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
