Research Assistant/Associate

This post is full time, and has funding for up to 3 years.

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant/Associate within the School of Molecular Biosciences to contribute to/make a leading contribution to a project “Resolving Molecular Mechanisms Impacting Plant Growth Responses to Climate Challenges”, working with Dr. Rucha Karnik, in her Plant Science laboratory at the University of Glasgow. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications to advance this cutting-edge and exciting project as opportunities allow.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to have specialist knowledge in Molecular Cell & Membrane Biology for researching Membrane Trafficking in Planta. Experience in recombinant protein biochemistry and/or electrophysiology is desirable.

The aim of this 36-months project is to elucidate molecular pathways co-ordinating cellular membrane trafficking and ion transport mechanisms in planta that are sensitive to environmental signals. The project will follow up previous results from the group in the regulation of membrane trafficking that impact ion transport. The research associate will work primarily with the Arabidopsis plant model, conducting a series of cellular, molecular and physiology analysis to identify novel carbon dioxide sensitive mechanisms governing plant growth and stomatal regulation.

To be considered for an appointment at Grade 7, you must be able to perform the duties as listed for a Research Assistant position with a higher degree of independence, leadership and responsibility, particularly in relation to planning, funding, collaborating and publishing research, and mentoring colleagues.  You must also have, or be about to obtain, a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s).

For informal enquiries or further information about the project, please contact Dr. Rucha Karnik, Rucha.Karnik@glasgow.ac.uk

For more information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=153130

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