Postdoctoral Research Fellow

7 days ago


Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom Earlham Institute Full time

Job Summary:

The Earlham Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team and contribute to the development of novel experimental and computational approaches to uncover fundamental principles in the assembly, functions, and dynamic behaviour of microbial communities associated with plants, algae, and other photosynthetic organisms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and reconstitute synthetic microbial communities in gnotobiotic systems using established microbial culture collections.
  • Use amplicon, shotgun, and transcriptome sequencing to track the behaviour of these microcosms and study its mechanistic basis by means of genetics and controlled perturbation of environmental parameters.
  • Contribute to the development of laboratory protocols and oversee day-to-day management of the lab, supervising students as needed.

Requirements:

  • PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, plant science, microbial ecology, or a related discipline.
  • Broad understanding of molecular biology techniques and experience with DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, and microbiology.
  • Interest in working with microalgae and/or bacterial communities.
  • Experience in laboratory management and supervision of students (for SC5 level role).

What We Offer:

  • Salary on appointment will be within the range £35,300 to £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience for the SC6 level role, and £43,550 to £54,900 per annum for candidates who meet the SC5 level criteria.
  • This is a full-time post for a contract of 3 years.
  • As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.


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