PDRA in Evolutionary Developmental Biology

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Evolutionary Developmental Biology with a particular emphasis on the genetic basis of differences in organ size Drosophila. The research project is led by Professor Alistair McGregor and will investigate the genetic and developmental changes underlying differences in organ size among Drosophila species.

The successful applicant will have the necessary experience and skills to contribute to the research project by applying Drosophila genetics, genome editing, molecular biology, microscopy and bioinformatics to identify and test candidate genes and regulatory elements underlying differences in organ size among species.

This post is fixed term for 10 months due to the funding being available from 01/10/25 for this fixed period only.

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by by 01/10/25.

How to Apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification below. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria.

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

Submitting your application

We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.

What to Submit

All applicants are asked to submit:

• a CV and cover letter which details your experience, skills, and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the criteria set out below.

Next Steps

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a short presentation and interview and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place on TBA.

In the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date.

Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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