Research Associate/Research Assistant: Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral Research Associate/Assistant position in the group of Dr. Sebastian Schornack at the Sainsbury Laboratory, Cambridge University. The research focuses on studying plant cell and developmental processes underpinning microbial colonization, with a specific interest in the model system Marchantia and comparative studies with flowering plants.
Research Associate/Research Assistant – Plant Microbial Interactions
Position Details:
| Designation | Research Associate/Research Assistant |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Plant Microbial Interactions, Plant Cell Biology, Plant Development |
| Location | Sainsbury Laboratory, Cambridge University |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD (or near completion) in plant cell biology, plant development, or related fields. Experience in plant cell biology, plant development, molecular cloning, quantitative PCR, and RNAseq analysis. |
| Job Description | Study Marchantia-microbe interactions and compare them with vascular plants. Explore tissue and developmental context-specific mechanisms, and underlying plant proteins. Collaborate with postdocs, receive horticultural/technical assistance, and benefit from established protocols and transgenic lines. Write research presentations and publications, assist in student supervision, and deliver seminars. |
| How to Apply | Click the ‘Apply’ button on the Cambridge University recruitment system and submit your application online. Include a motivational letter detailing future research interests aligned with the project. |
| Last Date for Apply | 23 June 2024 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (or near completion) in plant cell biology, plant development, or related fields.
- Essential experience in plant cell biology or plant development.
- Advantageous experience in histology or plant cell wall biology.
- Proficiency in molecular cloning (Gateway, GoldenGate), quantitative PCR, and RNAseq analysis.
- Strong communication skills and a track record in science communication (e.g., presentations, outreach, teaching).
- Ideally published in the field of plant biology, including preprints on platforms like Biorxiv.
Job Description: The successful candidate will:
- Study Marchantia-microbe interactions and compare them with processes in vascular plants.
- Investigate tissue and developmental context-specific mechanisms and the underlying plant proteins.
- Collaborate with postdocs and benefit from established colonization and imaging protocols.
- Utilize transgenic microbial and plant lines expressing reporter proteins.
- Be fully involved in the research, writing up findings for presentation and publication.
- Assist in supervising student projects and delivering relevant seminars.
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Include a motivational letter with your application, stating your future research interests and how they align with the advertised project. For scientific inquiries, contact Dr. Sebastian Schornack at sebastian.schornack@slcu.cam.ac.uk. For questions about the application process, email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply: 23 June 2024
Further Information: For more details about the Sainsbury Laboratory, further information about the role, and what the University offers to employees, visit http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Please quote reference PT41826 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Reference: PT41826
