Postdoc: Insect–Microbe Genomics

2 weeks ago


Norwich, United Kingdom John Innes Centre Full time

A leading research institution in the UK seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to groundbreaking studies in Crop Genetics. The successful candidate will work under Dr. Hassan Salem to develop genetic manipulation tools for investigating insect-microbe mutualisms. The role includes collaboration across disciplines, presenting findings at conferences, and mentoring students. A PhD in Evolutionary Genomics or a related field is essential, along with proficiency in molecular biology techniques and scripting in R or Python. Salary is between £37,500 and £45,350 per annum.
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