Research Associate in Plant Environmental Signalling

1 month ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

The role

This is an exciting opportunity work on the BBSRC-funded project, 'Light, temperature and circadian clock signal integration during leaf senescence'. The project aims to dissect the molecular mechanisms underpinning light-, temperature- and clock-mediated control of postharvest leaf senescence in Arabidopsis thaliana, providing a molecular framework to develop novel approaches to increase crop shelf-life. The project is a collaboration between the labs of Professor Kerry Franklin (PI) at the University of Bristol and Professor Antony Dodd at the John Innes Centre.

What will you be doing?

The successful applicant will work within a collaborative team to deliver the experimental objectives outlined in the grant, prepare materials for publication and communicate research findings through oral and poster presentations. Experimental approaches will include transgenic/mutant characterisation, PAM fluorometry, western blotting, RT-qPCR and protein immunoprecipitation.

You should apply if

Applicants should have a PhD in plant molecular biology or equivalent professional qualification/experience or close to completing one, experience of working with Arabidopsis and a background in plant environmental signalling. You must work effectively in a team and have excellent written and oral communication skills. The position requires some flexibility to complete time course analyses and accommodate periodic travel to the JIC.

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 30/06/2027

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 07/08/2024

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

£37,099 to £41,732 per annum, Grade: I/pathway 2


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