Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Carella Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of Synthetic Inter-Kingdom Immunity. This role focuses on enhancing plant immune systems through innovative research techniques.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Upgrading Plant Immunity
Location:
John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education:
- PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) or equivalent in Molecular Biology or a related discipline (Essential)
- BSc or equivalent in biology (molecular, plant, microbial, and/or evolutionary) (Essential)
- Specialist Knowledge & Skills:
- Molecular Cloning Experience (Goldengate, MoClo, Gibson, etc.) (Essential)
- Plant transformation (stable and/or transient) (Essential)
- Biochemistry (immunoblotting, co-immunoprecipitation, protein purification, etc.) (Essential)
- Plant pathology (infection assays, phenotyping, etc.) (Desirable)
- Comparative genomics & Evolutionary analyses (phylogenetics, ancestral state reconstruction, sequence/structure similarity testing, etc.) (Desirable)
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will work with limited supervision to carry out both individual and collaborative research projects relevant to the overall needs of the research programme. You will engage in key experiments aimed at harnessing the diversity of immune modules across the tree of life to upgrade the plant immune system, primarily focusing on the genetic platform Nicotiana benthamiana. The role includes:
- Evolutionary and molecular dissection of diverse immune modules
- Synthetic biology approaches to engineer novel immune mechanisms in plants
- Gaining experience with a wide range of plant pathogenic microbes
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, executing, and modifying experiments to meet project objectives
- Preparing results, reports, and manuscripts for publication
- Disseminating research findings through presentations
- Collaborating with colleagues within the Institute on original research
- Ensuring compliance with scientific integrity and local policies
- Contributing to group management, training visitors, and promoting scientific excellence
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a CV and cover letter, detailing their qualifications and experience relevant to the role. Applications can be sent to the HR Team via email or through the designated application portal on the John Innes Centre website.
Last Date for Apply:
13 July 2025
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