Molecular Plant Breeding Technician

Are you passionate about crop improvement and skilled in molecular biology?
Prof Donal O’Sullivan’s Crop Genetic Improvement group in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development has an opening for a fixed-term role in faba bean molecular breeding to:

• Join a dynamic team using cutting edge breeding techniques to select novel faba bean varieties combining high yield with high protein content and quality.
• Exploit the group’s extensive knowledge of inheritance of protein variation to select genotypes with novel combinations of DNA markers for protein content and quality.
• Implement efficient high-throughput assays for DNA extraction, genotyping, extraction and quantification of proteins in faba bean seeds.
• Gain broad experience of the plant breeding process with opportunities for hands-on field work

You will have:

• A science degree in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of plant biology and/or biochemistry.
• A blend of laboratory and plant biology skills.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mentality.

See the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Application closing date: 19th August 2024
Interviews will be held: 30th August 2024

Contact Name: Donal O’Sullivan
Contact Job Title: Professor of Crop Science and Principal Investigator
Contact Email address: d.m.osullivan@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone Number: 0118 3786729

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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