Research Associate (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge - Sainsbury Laboratory
| Location: | Cambridge |
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| Salary: | £37,174 to £45,413 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 8th April 2025 |
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| Closes: | 21st April 2025 |
| Job Ref: | PT45636 |
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral Research Associate position in the group of Dr Sarah Robinson at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU). The aim of the Robinson lab is to investigate plant development, particularly from a mechanical point of view. We are looking for someone who is excited about plant development and interested in developing biomechanical methods for plant applications
Candidates must have a PhD in physics or a related field, expertise in plant development, microscopy, biomechanics and physics. Experience with AFM, extensometers or similar techniques is required. Experience with microfluidics is highly desirable. Previous experience working with plants is required. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers using biological, theoretical and biomechanical approaches. They should enjoy working as part of a team and have good communication skills
We particularly welcome applications from people who are eligible to apply for post-doctoral fellowships
The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide- range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees can be found at: https://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/.
More information about research in the Robinson lab can be found here: https://www. slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/robinson-group
Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in joining the lab, in addition to your CV
The post is available from June.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to sarah.robinson@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
For questions regarding the application process, please email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PT45636 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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