- Job Title
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Post Number
- 1004752
- Closing Date
- 1 Oct 2024
- Grade
- SC6
- Starting Salary
- £36,720 - £44,500
- Hours per week
- 37
- Project Title
- Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Root Nodule Symbiosis
- Expected/Ideal Start Date
- 02 Dec 2024
- Months Duration
- 36
- Interview Date
- 14 Oct 2024
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Job
Postdoctoral Researchers work with limited supervision to carry out individual and collaborative research projects relevant to the overall needs of the research program.
Key Relationships
The ideal candidate will have a strong motivation for curiosity-driven science and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a collegial, multidisciplinary, and interactive team. The role will involve assisting in the supervision of students, delivering seminars, and contributing to the writing up the research findings, so good communication and writing skills are essential.
Main Activities & Responsibilities
- Percentage
- Identify, plan, carry out and modify experiments to meet the objectives of the project
- 50
- Prepare results, reports and manuscripts for publication in leading scientific journals and other relevant media
- 10
- Disseminate research findings through presentations to various audiences at internal, national and international meetings
- 10
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Institute in the development of original and world-class research, including contributing to research proposals and grant applications
- 10
- Ensure research and record keeping is carried out in accordance with good practice, Scientific Integrity and in compliance with local policies and any legal requirements
- 5
- Contribute to the smooth running of the group, including the effective use of resources, supervision of visitors to the laboratory and assisting with training others, encouraging scientific excellence
- 5
- Continually strive for excellence, seeking out and acting on feedback and relevant learning and development opportunities
- 5
- Liaise with industry and other external stakeholders
- 5
- As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, for example, contributing to the work of Institute committees
Person Profile
Education & Qualifications
- Requirement
- Importance
- BSc or equivalent in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Cell Biology or Plant Biochemistry
- Essential
- PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Cell Biology or Plant Biochemistry.
- Essential
Specialist Knowledge & Skills
- Requirement
- Importance
- Standard molecular biology techniques, statistical and/or bioinformatics analyses
- Essential
- Advanced confocal microscopy techniques
- Essential
Relevant Experience
- Requirement
- Importance
- Experience of oral research presentations
- Essential
- Demonstrated ability to perform research and develop novel ideas
- Essential
- Proven record in scientific writing
- Essential
- Preparing data / information for grant proposals
- Desirable
- Experience of supervising, training and mentoring visitors and students
- Desirable
Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Requirement
- Importance
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity
- Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team
- Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skills
- Essential
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Essential
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Essential
- Ability to follow instructions/Standard Operating Procedures
- Essential
- Promotes and strives for continuous improvement
- Essential
Additional Requirements
- Requirement
- Importance
- Promotes equality and values diversity
- Essential
- Willingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to work
- Essential
- Able to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Institute
- Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate
- Essential
- Willingness to work outside standard working hours when required
- Essential
- Ability to undertake occasional travel (national and international) related to collaborations and/or seminars
- Essential
- Attention to detail
- Essential
Who We Are
John Innes Centre
The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial genetics, carrying out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and making our findings available to society.
Our research makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences including; cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.
For more information about working at the John Innes Centre, please click here.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all. We have a diverse and multicultural scientific community and thrive on our European and international links, appointing staff from across the world. Any candidate who would like further information on current or anticipated immigration requirements can contact the HR Team on +44 (0)1603 450888 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk.
We are proud to hold a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award, recognising the impact of our work in promoting gender equality in science. We are also a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion’s programme, a founding signatory of the Tecnician Commitment and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852), limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 511709).
Department
Cell & Developmental Biology
Group Details
Our research focuses on understanding the complex plant signalling networks that govern endosymbiotic interactions between soil microbes and crops.
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Postdoctoral Researcher
Salary: £36,720 - £44,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Contract: 36 months, full time
Location: John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK.
Closing date: 1 October 2024
Reference: 1004752
Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Researcher to join the group of Dr. Myriam Charpentier at the John Innes Centre (JIC). Our research focuses on understanding the complex plant signalling networks that govern endosymbiotic interactions between soil microbes and crops. This project aims to characterise a novel plant signalling mechanism that enables nitrogen-fixing rhizobia to successfully colonize root nodule.
About the John Innes Centre:
The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.
Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre.
About the Charpentier Group:
Our research focuses on understanding the complex plant signalling networks that govern endosymbiotic interactions between soil microbes and crops.
The role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Researcher to explore the role of a newly identified regulator essential for root nodule symbiosis. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary, and international team, with access to cutting-edge facilities and outstanding institutional support. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including training in advanced techniques in cell biology and proteomics.
The ideal candidate:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Cell Biology or Plant Biochemistry. They should also possess solid experience with standard molecular biology techniques, statistical and/or bioinformatics analyses and advanced confocal microscopy techniques.
The ideal candidate will have a strong motivation for curiosity-driven science and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a collegial, multidisciplinary, and interactive team. The role will involve assisting in the supervision of students, delivering seminars, and contributing to the writing up the research findings, so good communication and writing skills are essential.
Additional information:
This position is available with immediate effect and is for a contract of 36 months. Applicants are invited to apply with their CV and a short cover letter explaining their motivation and interest.
Interviews will be held on 14 October 2024.
This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.
We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.