Postdoctoral Researcher (Faulkner Group): We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Faulkner Group at the John Innes Centre. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge research in the field of Cell and Developmental Biology, focusing on the role of intercellular communication in plant immune responses. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Banfield lab, working on molecular interactions at plasmodesmata during infection. This is a full-time position with a contract duration of 3 years.
Summary Table:
- Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher (Faulkner Group)
- Research Area: Biological Sciences
- Location: John Innes Centre
- Salary: £33,050 to £40,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
- Contract: 3 Years, Full-Time
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: The Faulkner laboratory focuses on investigating the role of intercellular communication in plant immune responses. The research aims to understand how cell-to-cell communication in plants contributes to the initiation and execution of plant immune responses.
Location: John Innes Centre
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) or equivalent in Biological Sciences.
- Strong skills and experience in protein biochemistry, live cell imaging, and molecular biology.
- Experience in plant-pathogen interactions, plant cell biology, or cell-to-cell communication is desirable.
- Highly motivated individual with critical reasoning skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Job Description: The successful candidate will join a collaborative research project between the Faulkner and Banfield labs at the John Innes Centre. The main responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Researcher include:
- Conducting innovative research to profile how a range of pathogens from different kingdoms target and exploit plasmodesmal proteins.
- Using biochemical, imaging, and genetic approaches to generate data and formulate new hypotheses regarding specific effector-plasmodesmal protein interactions and their impact on successful infection.
- Collaborating closely with the team of structural biologists in the Banfield lab to enhance our understanding of the molecular interactions occurring at plasmodesmata during infection.
How to Apply: For further information and details on how to apply, please visit [Application Link]. Alternatively, you can contact the Human Resources team at 01603 450814 or email nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk, quoting reference 1004477.
Last Date for Application: The closing date for applications is 18 July 2023.
We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organization, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud holders of the prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment, and good practices towards advancing gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, and diverse research environment and actively promote a family-friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
