Senior Fungal Disease Researcher

4 days ago

Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time

Main Purpose of Job:

We are seeking an experienced Research Scientist to contribute to a collaborative project investigating the biocontrol of blackleg disease in potato, caused by Pectobacterium atrosepticum. The successful candidate will work across a range of fungal and bacterial plant pathology projects, providing technical support to the Plant Pathology group at The James Hutton Institute.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct glasshouse experiments to determine the effect of bacteriocins in controlling disease originating from P. atrosepticum-infected seed potatoes by monitoring disease progression.
  • Maintain bacterial/fungal/oomycete cultures necessary for the project(s).
  • Propagate plants and undertake plant infection assays.
  • Lab/glasshouse/field disease assessment, sample collection and processing.
  • Record keeping and data handling.
  • Perform molecular cloning, protein purification and other molecular methods.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Biological sciences degree
  • Proven ability with microbiological techniques, such as culturing microorganisms under aseptic conditions.
  • Experience of molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR and molecular cloning.
  • Effective written communication, maintaining records and data handling.
  • Evidence of working effectively with a team.
  • Self-motivation and time management.

Desirable:

  • Research experience working in a lab environment
  • Experience of working with purified proteins
  • Handling plants in a laboratory / glasshouse / field setting
  • Basic data analysis / statistics
  • Microscopy techniques
  • Experience of Illumina library preparation

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