Postdoctoral Research Associate

Within the Environmental, Science and Economy Faculty.

This post is available immediately on an 18-month fixed term basis

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof. Daniel Kattnig, Dr Jonathan Phillips and Prof. Vinod Kumar. This job is part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project, subject to contract negotiations, available immediately for 18 months. The successful applicant will conduct biophysical, biochemical, plant biological research of stress responses and magnetic field effects in plants. 

The post will include the heterologous expression and purification of proteins, biophysical measurements (using optical spectrometry and mass spectrometry), and plant growth experiments. Experience molecular biology is essential; full training will be provided in respect to spectroscopy and plant work. Prior experience in plant research is desirable.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to express and purify proteins for in-vitro spectroscopic investigation, undertake spectroscopic studies, conduct quantitative data analysis, run plant growth assays, communicate research findings in writing and in person, and adapt to research needs as they arise.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Further information

For further information please contact:

Prof. Daniel Kattnig, e-mail d.r.kattnig@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 727479.

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