Research Scientist - Post Doc - new job in Bracknell, UK

• Job title - Research Scientist-Post Doctoral
• Contract- 2 years
• Pay- £22.16
• Location - Bracknell

Our client are a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. They are currently seeking a Research Post-doc for a 2-year contract position.

The position involves studying and understanding plant organellar biology and plant growth/stress responses using molecular, cellular, genetic and genomic techniques. In this role you will:

• Develop novel concepts and technical solutions for crop genetic improvement and performance enhancement
• Independently design studies and conduct experiments to generate results and materials, analyse experimental data, write research reports and papers, and formulate technical recommendations
• Contribute expertise and integrate technological advances to develop and/or improve Seed Research capabilities

Accountabilities:

• Discuss and collaborate with supervisor and colleagues to explore new approaches and propose technical approaches
• Work independently under minimal supervision to design experiments and conduct studies to achieve objectives as defined by research projects.
• Perform necessary experiments and use resources effectively to generate quality data for peer-reviewed journal publications
• Ensure that all research and experiments are carried out following company HSE policies and quality guidelines

To be successful in this role, we believe you will need:

• PhD degree in microbiology, plant biology, plant pathology, molecular biology
• Excellent knowledge and experience in molecular microbiology, plant-microbe interactions, recombinant DNA technology, genetics and genomics
• Demonstrated working knowledge in genetics, molecular biology and/or plant tissue culture Critical experience
• Demonstrated experience in molecular microbe-plant interactions
• Excellent Knowledge of microbial effectors and related pathways
• Demonstrated experience in cytoplasmic genetics/genomics and cytonuclear interactions
• Experience in microbe engineering and/or mutagenesis
• Design and construct complex recombinant DNA vectors
• Familiar with functional genetics and tools using gene expression, genome editing
• Experience in plant tissue culture and transformation
• Experience in the use of fluorescent and/or confocal microscopy
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability in the context of plant biotechnology research
• Flexibility in handling new assignments and delivering results in a rapidly changing work environment
• Excellent record keeping and outstanding attention to details

If this role is of interest, please apply online today, or contact / 020 3910 9513 to discuss in more detail.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.