Research Associate at University of York: The Department of Biology at the University of York is seeking a Research Associate for a fixed-term position. The role involves working on a collaborative project with researchers from the University of Cambridge and the John Innes Centre to engineer gene regulatory networks for designing disease-resistant crops. The successful candidate will play a key role in validating and refining gene regulatory networks, implementing network re-wiring using gene editing and synthetic genetic controllers, and testing the impact on disease resistance in lettuce.
Job Title: Research Associate
Department: Biology
Salary: £36,024 – £44,263 a year
Grade: Grade 6
Contract status: Fixed term
Hours of work: Full-time
Based at: University of York campus
Interview date: 22nd March 2024
Posted Date: 05/02/2024
Apply by: 26/02/2024
Job Reference: 13099
Designation: Research Associate
Research Area: Gene Regulatory Networks for Disease Resistant Crops
Location: University of York campus
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant biological science or equivalent.
- Track record of research success and supervisory experience.
- Good communication skills, ability to publish in high-profile journals.
- Experience with plants and advanced molecular biology expertise.
- Dependable, reliable, and self-motivated; good interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively.
Job Description:
- Carry out in vitro and protoplast-based techniques for network validation.
- Design and build network re-wiring constructs and test in lettuce protoplasts and gene-edited lettuce lines.
- Collaborate with researchers from other groups.
- Lead data analysis and draft manuscripts for publication.
- Train and supervise other staff and students.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application by the specified deadline (26/02/2024) through the official University of York recruitment portal. Please include a cover letter, CV, and any other required documents as outlined on the official job posting.
Last Date for Apply: 26 February 2024
Disclaimer:
This job post is sourced from a reliable channel. However, candidates are advised to verify details and seek further information on the official University of York website. The official job reference is 13099. For any informal inquiries, please contact Katherine Denby at katherine.denby@york.ac.uk.
