Postdoctoral Research Officer in Functional Genomics in Bangor
2 months ago
Salary: £37,099 per annum (Grade 7)
Contract Duration: Until 31/08/2026
Applications are invited for a fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral Research Officer (PDRO) in Functional Genomics, investigating the impact of photoperiod on immunity in salmon. Based in the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences, Bangor University, the successful applicant will join a thriving and diverse community of scholars undertaking world-leading research in molecular ecology and evolution.
Duties will include preparation of tissue samples for transcriptomic sequencing, analysis of transcriptomic (RNAseq) datasets, statistical modelling of aquaculture farm performance data, liaising with and visiting Scottish academic and industry project partners, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
Candidates should possess a PhD (or be near completion) in functional genomics, fish health, aquaculture sustainability, chronobiology, bioinformatics, or a related discipline, preferably with expertise in laboratory and computational analysis of gene expression and/or transcriptomes.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the post is available until 31st August 2026.
This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2024.
Bangor University aims to provide an environment which respects and values the positive contribution of all its diverse members which enables them to achieve their full potential and to gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from their life at the University.
Overview:
The College of Sciences and Engineering at Bangor University is one of the leading centres in the UK for teaching and research in a range of science subjects. With over 2,500 students and 350 academic, technical and administrative staff, the College consists of three academic schools: Environmental and Natural Sciences; Ocean Sciences; and Computer Science & Engineering.
School:
The School of Environmental and Natural Sciences conducts world-leading research and teaching across a diverse range of topics including microbiology, public health, zoology, biology, forestry, geography, agriculture and conservation.
With Bangor University being based in stunning North Wales the school is the obvious choice for students and researchers interested in the natural world and environment. Alongside having the forests and mountains of Snowdonia, and the cliffs and sandy beaches of Anglesey on our doorstep, the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences also boasts cutting-edge laboratories and analysis equipment, a botanic garden, research farm, animal care facilities, aquariums, growth rooms and greenhouses, and a natural history museum.
Purpose Of The Job:
The PDRO will undertake the following research tasks:
- Assist tissue sampling at experimental aquaculture facilities in Scotland.
- Prepare tissue samples for RNAseq (total RNA extractions).
- Characterise Atlantic salmon transcriptomes via high throughput sequencing.
- Perform computational analysis of transcriptomes, to assess circadian rhythmicity in salmon gene expression under different photoperiod and pathogen challenges.
- Assist in computational analysis and integration of wider project data (e.g. qPCR, hormone, growth and enzyme activity indices).
- Undertake research visits to project partners (Aberdeen University, salmon farming industry partners).
- Assist with supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
- Assist the PIs with management of the project and the project team.
- Assist in organisation of Wales-Scotland exchange visits and workshops.
- Preparation of reports and publication of manuscripts.
- To assist with stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer activities associated with the project.
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