Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Molecular Biology

Durham University • Durham, England, United Kingdom • £38,249 - £45,413 / year • 2d ago

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Molecular Biology with a particular emphasis on RNA biology and the epigenetics of transposable elements in Arabidopsis. The research project, funded by BBSRC, will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation of epigenetic silencing in plant transposable elements. Towards this goal, the study will employ a broad range of experimental approaches, spanning plant molecular biology and high-throughput sequencing technologies. The successful applicant will be expected to lead independent research aligned with the objectives of the BBSRC-funded project and work closely with the PI, Dr Jungnam Cho, and his group members.

This post is fixed term for three years. The funding is available from 01/08/25 for this fixed period only.

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1^st September 2025.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

A good first degree in Biology.
A PhD (or be close to submission) in Plant Molecular Biology or a related subject.

Experience

Experience in conducting high quality academic research.
Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals.
Demonstrable ability to present research papers at international conferences and communicate complex information to specialists and within the wider academic community.

Skills

Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings.
Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

Experience

Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career.
Experience in bioinformatics and high-throughput sequencing data analyses.

Skills

Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.

Contact Information

Department contact for academic-related enquiries

Dr Jungnam Cho, Associate Professor

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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