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The PHI-base database is publicly funded and freely available at  . For the last 20 years, this database has catalogued experimentally verified pathogenicity, virulence and effector genes from fungal, bacterial and protist pathogens, which infect animal, plant, fish, insect and/or fungal hosts. (This knowledge base is used by research scientists investigating many different aspects of the health of humans, animals, cropped plant species, and ecosystems. 
Literature triage:  review monthly batches of publications suggested by our long-term subcontractor (Molecular Connections Pvt Ltd.) and select publications that should be curated by the subcontractor.
Curation review: review the curation submitted by other curators from the pathogen-host research community (also using the PHI-Canto curation tool). Ensure quality control on the curation performed by Molecular Connections.
Curation training and knowledge exchange: help to familiarise researchers from other teams in the UK and elsewhere, with the PHI-Canto curation tool and the PHI-base curation process. Presenting internally to colleagues and externally at scientific conferences
Writing manuscripts for publication in a range of journals through peer review.
Established in 1843, Rothamsted Research is one of the UK's leading Research Institutes delivering world class agricultural science. Our commitment to learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion and flexibility in working arrangements creates a positive work life balance and enables a welcoming environment for all prospective employees. 
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and all disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. We have an attractive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and an attractive campus offering cultural and recreational activities.