Postdoctoral Research Associate (IGNITION)

Contract type - Fixed-term: Funded until 31^st October 2026 (maximum 24 months)

Full-time  - 35 hours per week

The opportunity:

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to operate as post-doctoral research scientist in Tim Bean’s shellfish biology research group. The selected applicant will work as postdoc on the IGNITION project within a group conducting research into many aspects aquaculture species biology from the genetics of key production traits, through to disease diagnostics, host pathogen interactions, response to stress and the impact of nutrition. It is expected that the successful applicant will have excellent molecular biology and bioinformatics skills, including preparation and analysis of samples for RNAseq and single-cell or single-nuclei RNAseq. The applicant will have practical experience working with crustaceans and performing pathogen challenges in laboratory scenarios. The position requires a self-motivated and highly organized individual with excellent communication skills. The role will involve direct supervision of junior members of staff and students, and working directly on multiple research outputs at any one time in the group. The postdoc will have the opportunity to work directly with the PI in developing independent projects and lines of research.

This is a full time post available from 1^st September 2024 and is supported by funding available on a fixed-term basis for 2 years..

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrable practical molecular biology experience.
• Demonstrable bioinformatics experience. 
• Experience of planning and performing disease challenges.
• A PhD in a relevant field (or equivalent level of experience).
• An interest or working knowledge of shellfish biology and aquaculture.

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