Flexible Postdoc: Plant Cell Identity & Photosynthesis

John Innes Centre; Colney; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / part-time options

Job summary

The John Innes Centre invites applications for a research role examining molecular mechanisms that dictate palisade and spongy mesophyll cell identities and their impact on leaf function. The Whitewoods lab seeks a self-motivated, capable scientist with a PhD in plant biology or related fields.

You will identify causative mutations, apply molecular and developmental approaches, and perform leaf physiology analyses.

Qualifications

• PhD in plant biology or related field completed.
• Expertise in plant genetics is necessary.
• Experience with molecular biology, confocal microscopy or leaf physiology preferred.
• Willingness to learn new methodologies and work with different species.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molecular mechanisms controlling palisade and spongy mesophyll cell identity and link to leaf function.
• Identify causative mutations and use molecular and developmental approaches to understand regulation of photosynthetic cell identity.
• Perform physiological analyses to understand how mesophyll cell identity affects leaf function.
• Collaborate with The Whitewoods group and supervise students as appropriate.

Skills

Plant genetics

Molecular biology

Confocal microscopy

Leaf physiology

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Learning new methods

Education

PhD in Plant Biology or related field

Job description

The John Innes Centre invites applications for a research role examining molecular mechanisms that dictate palisade and spongy mesophyll cell identities and their impact on leaf function. The Whitewoods lab seeks a self-motivated, capable scientist with a PhD in plant biology or related fields.

You will identify causative mutations, apply molecular and developmental approaches, and perform leaf physiology analyses.