Plant Root Biology Research Fellow (Fixed-Term)

RFCSR; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is recruiting a Research Associate/Fellow on a fixed-term contract to join a UKRI-funded project at Sutton Bonington Campus, exploring root–soil interactions and the molecular biology underpinning them.

You will design and perform high-quality experiments, analyse data, and contribute to publications while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of plant scientists to advance the field.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in molecular biology, plant biology, or closely related discipline.
• Experience in root biology, cell/developmental biology, or comparable research areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality experiments to advance the project.
• Analyze data and interpret results; contribute to publications and presentations.

Skills

Spatial transcriptomics

Protein–DNA assays

Confocal imaging

Publications & communication

Education

PhD in molecular biology

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Job description

The University of Nottingham is recruiting a Research Associate/Fellow on a fixed-term contract to join a UKRI-funded project at Sutton Bonington Campus, exploring root–soil interactions and the molecular biology underpinning them.

You will design and perform high-quality experiments, analyse data, and contribute to publications while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of plant scientists to advance the field.