Postdoctoral Researcher

7 days ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom John Innes Centre Full time

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Ding group at the John Innes Centre to study the role of in vivo RNA structure in RNA export in plants

Key Relationships

The successful candidate will primarily interact with other researchers including biologists, chemists and computer scientists in the Ding Lab. They will also have regular interactions with the lab collaborators around the world.

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Percentage RNA structure profiling, data analysis, AI-driven methods. 60Prepare results, reports and manuscripts for publication in leading scientific journals and other relevant media5Collaborate with colleagues within the Institute in the development of original and world-class research, including contributing to research proposals and grant applications5Contribute to the smooth running of the group, including the effective use of resources, supervision of visitors to the laboratory and assisting with training others, encouraging scientific excellence5Disseminate research findings through presentations to various audiences at internal, national and international meetings5Liaise with industry and other external stakeholders5Ensure research and record keeping is carried out in accordance with good practice, Scientific Integrity and in compliance with local policies and any legal requirements5Continually strive for excellence, seeking out and acting on feedback and relevant learning and development opportunities5As agreed with the line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, for example, contributing to the work of Institute committees5

Person Profile

Education & Qualifications

RequirementImportancePhD (full award or expected within 6 months) or equivalent in biology or chemistry or bioinformatics, or Computer ScienceEssentialBSc or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics, and Computer ScienceEssential

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

RequirementImportanceRNA biology,RNA structure and transcriptome data analysisEssential

Relevant Experience

RequirementImportanceDevelop ideas on RNA structure-based gene regulationsEssentialProven record in scientific writingEssentialExperience of oral research presentationsEssentialPreparing data / information for grant proposalsDesirableExperience of supervising, training and mentoring visitors and studentsDesirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

RequirementImportanceAbility to collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersEssentialAbility to follow instructions/Standard Operating ProceduresEssentialDemonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and applying problem solving skillsEssentialExcellent time management and organisational skillsEssentialExcellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity EssentialPromotes and strives for continuous improvementEssentialGood interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a teamEssential

Additional Requirements

RequirementImportanceAttention to detailEssentialWillingness to embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff at the Institute, ensuring it is a great place to workEssentialAbility to maintain confidentiality and security of information where appropriate EssentialWillingness to work outside standard working hours when required EssentialPromotes equality and values diversityEssentialAbility to undertake occasional travel (national and international) related to collaborations and/or seminars EssentialAble to present a positive image of self and the Institute, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Institute Essential

Who We Are

John Innes Centre

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial genetics, carrying out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and making our findings available to society.

Our research makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences including; cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.

For more information about working at the John Innes Centre, please click here.

We are proud to hold a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award, recognising the impact of our work in promoting gender equality in science. We are also a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion's programme, a founding signatory of the Tecnician Commitment and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No , limited by guarantee (registered in England No

Department

Cell & Developmental Biology

Development continues throughout the life of the plant. While many linear pathways affecting development have been discovered and are illustrated by elegant genetic studies, the challenge of the future will be for us to understand how these developmental pathways are integrated, both with themselves as well as with environmental signals, to enable a mature plant to grow from a seed. Guided by evolutionary principles, the Department uses its knowledge of biological processes obtained in laboratory organisms such as Arabidopsis to understand processes in crop plants such as Brassicas and cereals. To study this interaction of the plant genome with internal developmental networks and the environment, the Department uses a combination of genetic, cell biological, molecular and evolutionary strategies. The insights we are gaining provide both an increasingly detailed knowledge of the proteins involved in diverse regulatory mechanisms and a conceptual framework in which this knowledge can be related and eventually integrated into a molecular description of plant cell function. The knowledge the department is creating is relevant to agriculture. Genes that control plant stature, form, over-wintering responses and growth are potentially useful for improving crop performance.

Group Details

The Ding lab investigates the role of RNA structure in the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression including translation, polyadenylation, RNA splicing, RNA stability and RNA processing. We are also exploring how RNA structure alters in response to environmental changes. We are developing new experimental and analytical approaches for revealing RNA structure and RNA-protein interactions. We developed novel and powerful platforms to study RNA structure in vivo and across diverse species at both the genome-wide scale and in individual RNAs. These breakthroughs have removed technological barriers and opened up new avenues for RNA biology research. Our lab utilizes multidisciplinary knowledge and approaches in the areas of nucleic acid chemistry, RNA biology and bioinformatics.

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