Postdoctoral Plant Scientist: Seed Priming for Drought

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Generous leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing support

Job summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop seed priming protocols and identify biomarkers of drought tolerance in UK native tree seeds. You will work in the Millennium Seed Bank facilities at Wakehurst, with wet-lab studies and potential home working in line with operations.

Applicants should have a PhD in plant science and a strong publication record. The post is fixed-term to 30 September 2027, with possible extension; interviews planned w/c 5

Qualifications

• Strong track record in plant and/or seed science.
• Expertise in seed priming and/or plant biochemistry.
• PhD degree or relevant equivalent qualification in plant science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise seed priming protocols.
• Conduct biochemical assays on seedlings to identify drought-tolerance biomarkers.
• Work in Millennium Seed Bank laboratories and glasshouses at Wakehurst.

Skills

Seed priming

Plant biochemistry

Wet lab techniques

Experimental design

Education

PhD in plant science

Tools

Biochemical assays

Job description

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop seed priming protocols and identify biomarkers of drought tolerance in UK native tree seeds. You will work in the Millennium Seed Bank facilities at Wakehurst, with wet-lab studies and potential home working in line with operations.

Applicants should have a PhD in plant science and a strong publication record. The post is fixed-term to 30 September 2027, with possible extension; interviews planned w/c 5