Postdoctoral Researcher

An opportunity has arisen for a postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Professor Steven Penfield, working to understand how parental genotypes influence the effect of temperature on seed dormancy and germination.

Candidates should have a PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) in plant molecular biology, with previous experience working in epigenetics and next generation sequencing approaches to gene function analysis.

Candidates should also have a strong understanding of plant reproductive development or epigenetics and a strong publication record, commensurate with experience.

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.

£36,720 to £44,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience