Post-doctoral Research Position
The Sainsbury Laboratory
A 30 month post-doctoral position is available in the group of Professor Jonathan Jones.
This BBSRC funded project is investigate mechanisms by which RPS4/RRS1 activate induction of SA biosynthetic genes upon perception of bacterial effectors AvrRps4 or PopP2. Using transgenic Arabidopsis lines carrying epitope tagged RPS4 and RRS1, the successful candidate will investigate changes in DNA binding of the RPS4/RRS1 complex after elicitation. Experience of or interest in Illumina sequencing and data handling would be an advantage.
The Sainsbury Laboratory, a world leader in plant science, is a charitable company of ~80 research scientists and support staff. We are based on the Norwich Research Park and closely linked to the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, University of East Anglia and the John Innes Centre.
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Candidates should be highly motivated individuals with a PhD degree together with a background in plant molecular biology, genetics or a closely related field. Salary will be within the UEA Research and Analogous staff Grade 7 scale at between £30,424 and £36,298 per annum. Appointment level will reflect qualifications, skills, knowledge and achievements.
Applications will be reviewed from 01st May 2013
Applicants should provide a CV, including the names and contact details of two referees, and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Please send formal applications, quoting the reference number below, either by e-mail, please click the APPLY button below, or by post to Kim Blanchflower, HR Manager, The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7UH, UK.
Ref Number: JJ05/2013
Closing date: 22nd May 2013
