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Research adjunct:Job description:Job location: Norfolk income: £27,750 - £34,500 per annum depending on qualifications and practice. Contract: 18 months, full time Job location: John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK. Closing date: 10 September 2023 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research adjunct to join the Dodd Group to support the cutting-edge science of the John Innes Centre. About the John Innes Centre: The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that expertise into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally. Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership abilities and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centre. About the Dodd Group: The project is located in group of Professor Antony Dodd at the John Innes Centre. The Dodd Group focuses on the processes by which circadian rhythms adapt plants and microbes to their fluctuating environments. The project is in collaboration with Professor Kerry Franklin at the University of Bristol, who focuses on the integration of light and temperature signals that regulate plant development. The function: The post holder will conduct discovery research to understand the function of circadian rhythms and light signalling in the senescence of plants. The project forms part of an exciting BBSRC-funded project focused on improving the shelf life of salads. It will involve cutting-edge experimental approaches to investigate circadian rhythms. The ideal candidate: You will have a BSc or equivalent in biological sciences, it is advantageous if you have a PhD or equivalent in biological or plant sciences. You will have expertise and practice of molecular cloning and transformation of Arabidopsis, it is desirable if you are familiar with the approaches to study circadian rhythms and photobiology of plants. Candidates will have previous practice of experimental work with Arabidopsis, molecular cloning and plant transformation. practice in the training and supervision of visitors and students would be beneficial. Additional information: Interviews will be held on 28 September 2023. For more information and details of how to apply, please visit our website http://jobs.jic.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004516. We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Discapability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme. The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Skills:
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