Senior Research Associate - Plant Biochemistry & Rubisco

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University invites applications for a Senior/Research Associate in Plant Biochemistry. You will join the Plant Biology group within the Lancaster Environment Centre to study Rubisco activity, coordinating in vitro and in planta experiments and collaborating with Durham University.

The role focuses on understanding Rubisco variants, leading in vitro/in vivo analyses, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral researcher with genuine interest in Rubisco and plant biochemistry.
• Experience leading in vitro and in vivo experiments on recombinant Rubisco variants.
• Ability to design, analyse data, and prepare scientific manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead molecular and biochemical study of novel Rubisco variants to understand function.
• Design and carry out experimental and computational work; analyse data.
• Present results in oral and written form and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Job description

Lancaster University invites applications for a Senior/Research Associate in Plant Biochemistry. You will join the Plant Biology group within the Lancaster Environment Centre to study Rubisco activity, coordinating in vitro and in planta experiments and collaborating with Durham University.

The role focuses on understanding Rubisco variants, leading in vitro/in vivo analyses, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and training opportunities.