Postdoctoral Researcher

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Laboratory of Robert Sablowski in the Department Cell and Developmental Biology at the John Innes Centre.

The project will take advantage of recent developments in imaging techniques to reveal the cell division and growth patterns that underpin the early stages of stem development in Arabidopsis, and how this cell behaviour is influenced by regulatory genes that function in the rib meristem. In addition to giving us insight into a major but poorly understood aspect of how plants grow, the knowledge and methods produced are expected to aid future crop breeding. For further details of the research group please see http://www.jic.ac.uk/STAFF/robert-sablowski/sablowski.htm.

A PhD in cell biology, development or molecular biology is required. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of scientific productivity and will combine rigorous and creative thought with attention to detail and ability to integrate their own project and results with knowledge from the relevant literature. Experience with confocal microscopy, image analysis and Arabidopsis genetics will be advantageous. Fine motor skills for microdissection and microscopy are also desirable.

We will be providing the job-holder with opportunities to develop their technical and transferable skills during this assignment, by way of training programmes, coaching and mentoring. Candidates who have up to three years postdoctoral experience will be appointed under the Postdoctoral Training Fellowship scheme http://www.jic.ac.uk/corporate/opportunities/PDTF.html.

Salary on appointment will be within the range £26,600 to £27,800 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our web site http://jobs.jic.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, The Operations Centre, Norwich Bioscience Institutes, Norwich, NR4 7UH, UK, 01603 450462 quoting reference 1002131. Informal enquiries can be sent directly to Robert Sablowski (robert.sablowski@jic.ac.uk).

The closing date for applications will be 11 November 2011

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.