英国塞恩斯伯里实验室植物分子生物学博士后职位

Two 36 month BBSRC funded post-doctoral positions are available in the group of Professor Jonathan Jones to study Albugo candida/Arabidopsis interactions.

Postdoc 1 will carry out infection assays, RenSeq (resistance gene enrichment followed by Illumina sequencing), CrispR/Cas9 and gene isolation methods to define new white rust resistance (WRR) genes in Arabidopsis to diverse races of Albugo candida. Ref JJ01-2014

Postdoc 2 will use Albugo comparative genomics on 7 sequenced races, and transient coexpression or bombardment assays, to identify additional A. candida effectors recognized by specific cloned WRR genes. Once these effectors are defined, PD2 will investigate mechanisms of recognition and action. Ref JJ02-2014

The Sainsbury Laboratory, a world leader in plant science, is a charitable company of ~100 research scientists and support staff. We are based on the Norwich Research Park and closely linked to the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, University of East Anglia and the John Innes Centre.

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Candidates should be highly motivated individuals with a PhD degree together with a background in plant molecular biology, genetics, phytopathology or a closely related field. Salary will be within the UEA Research and Analogous staff Grade 7 scale at between £31,342 and £37,394 per annum. Appointment level will reflect qualifications, skills, knowledge and achievements. Applications will be reviewed from 13th October 2014