Postdoctoral Researcher

Contract: Full-time, 3 years

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Dodd Group at the John Innes Centre, working interactions between circadian programs in Bacillus subtilis and plants.

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 Dodd Group:

The Dodd Group focuses on how circadian rhythms adapt bacteria and plants to their fluctuating environments. Circadian rhythms are biological cycles, with a period of about 24 h, that are self-sustaining and are thought to provide a biological measure of time. The Dodd lab uses a variety of model systems for their research, including model plants, crop plants, and non-photosynthetic bacteria.

The role:

The MicroClock ERC Synergy Team seeks an enthusiastic and motivated post-doctoral researcher to investigate the interactions between circadian programs in Bacillus subtilis and plants, using imaging methods and reporter genes. Based in the group of Antony Dodd at the JIC, they will work closely with MicroClock Synergy Team members at Leiden University and LMU Munich, as part of a major programme to understand the mechanisms and functions of the circadian clock in Bacillus subtilis. 

The ideal candidate:

You will have a PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) or equivalent in chronobiology, plant biology, microbiology, molecular plant-microbe interactions or a related discipline.

You will have in-depth knowledge of the design and implementation of experiments to study circadian rhythms and experimental experience of bioluminescence reporter gene systems. You will also have demonstrable expertise in plant sciences, microbiology, or chronobiology, as well as experience of conducting research with model organisms.

Knowledge of and experimental experience of studying molecular processes of plant-microbe interactions, microbiology or microbial ecology is not essential, but would be advantageous.

Additional information:

Candidates will be discussed and assessed by the MicroClock leadership team.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004829. 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.

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