Postdoc: Molecular Entomologist - Insect Vector Ecology

Keele University; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay and annual increments

Generous annual leave entitlement

Career development opportunities

Health & fitness facilities on site

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Keele University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Entomology to work on an insect-vectored bacterial disease affecting plants. The role involves delivering insect-focused lab work, unraveling vector ecology and transmission biology, and collaborating with UK and European partners.

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent postdoctoral experience in molecular entomology or related fields, with strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent postdoctoral experience in molecular entomology, plant pathology, or related discipline.
• Strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.
• Experience in insect rearing, bioassays, EPG, PCR/RT-PCR is desirable but not required.

Responsabilités

• Deliver insect-focused laboratory components of the project.
• Study the insect vector ecology and transmission biology.
• Collaborate with consortium partners in a multidisciplinary team.
• Travel within the UK and Europe for field sampling and visits.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Communication

Time management

Insect rearing

Bioassays

EPG analysis

Molecular biology

Formation

PhD or equivalent postdoctoral experience

Outils

PCR

RT-PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Description du poste

Keele University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Entomology to work on an insect-vectored bacterial disease affecting plants. The role involves delivering insect-focused lab work, unraveling vector ecology and transmission biology, and collaborating with UK and European partners.

Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent postdoctoral experience in molecular entomology or related fields, with strong data analysis and scientific writing skills.