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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Plant Sciences

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £29,605 to £44,263 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 28th September 2023
Closes: 29th October 2023
Job Ref: PD38657

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate in Presymbiotic Signalling to work with Prof Uta Paszkowski at the Crop Science Centre, starting between 1 January and 1 February 2024.

The beneficial interaction of plants with endomycorrhizal fungi commences via mutual recognition in the rhizosphere.  We recently identified a half-size ABCG transporter protein that conditions fungal invasion of the host root. Preliminary data suggest that the transproter is involved with modulating critical root exudates. However, as half-size ABCG transporters are known to homo- or heterodimerise, this project seeks to identify the transport partner or complex that mediates exudate release, and to determine its transport substrate. The projected work will involve biochemical and genetic approaches for transport partner identification and metabolomics to determine the bioactive exudate component. Applicants must have a solid background in plant biochemistry; available knowledge in plant metabolism and plant molecular genetics would be advantageous.

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The closing date for applications is 29 October 2023.

This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please quote the job reference in all correspondence.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. 

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