Postdoc in Evo-MPMI Plant Immunity Research

John Innes Centre; Norwich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in plant sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Carella Group. This role involves cutting-edge research on evolutionary molecular plant-microbe interactions. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry and have expertise in organismal immunity, molecular biology, and microbiology. The successful candidate will participate in exciting projects such as molecular dissection of immune receptors and synthetic biology approaches to enhance plant defenses. A competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology and/or Biochemistry is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in molecular biology/microbiology is required.
• In-depth knowledge of organismal immunity is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform key experiments on immune processes in land plants.
• Conduct molecular dissection of lineage-specific immune receptors.
• Use synthetic biology to engineer novel immune mechanisms in plants.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of organismal immunity

Experience in molecular biology/microbiology

General understanding of evolution

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology and/or Biochemistry

Job description

A leading research institute in plant sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Carella Group. This role involves cutting-edge research on evolutionary molecular plant-microbe interactions. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry and have expertise in organismal immunity, molecular biology, and microbiology. The successful candidate will participate in exciting projects such as molecular dissection of immune receptors and synthetic biology approaches to enhance plant defenses. A competitive salary is offered.