Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fungal Molecular Cell Biology

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: from June 2025 until 31^st March 2027

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a post-doctoral level molecular cell biologist with an understanding of gene expression, epigenetic regulation and phenotypic analysis in fungal cells. To conduct research and analysis pertaining to mechanisms of antifungal resistance via chromatin-mediated regulation in Schizosaccharomyes pombe, Cryptococcus neoformans and/or Zymoseptoria tritici within the Allshire laboratory; contributing to the development of new ideas, approaches and concepts. To influence the overall direction and management of the research project and to contribute to publishing or otherwise disseminating the outputs of research.

This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. 

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Ability to plan and execution specific elements of research projects, acting under general guidance from the PI.
• Conduct growth, manipulation, and analysis of Schizosaccharomyes pombe, Cryptococcus neoformans and/or Zymoseptoria tritici epigenetic regulation of gene expression using appropriate tools/conditions – developing/modifying tools/conditions when necessary. 
• Implement RNA-seq, ChIP-seq and related protocols for analysis of histone PTM distribution and gene expression across the genome of wild-type, mutant and epimutant isolates.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with other researchers to improve experimental design, implement approaches and analyse data in order to expedite conversion of results obtained into publications.

Closing date: 01/04/2025 at 11:59 pm

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