Independent Research Fellowships
The John Innes Centre (JIC), a world leading centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences, based on the Norwich Research Park.
We are inviting applications from outstanding researchers who either hold, or wish to apply for Independent Research Fellowships, to attend a Conference at the JIC on 7th June 2010. At the meeting you will be able to present a talk about your proposed area of research and to discuss your proposals, the development of your group and your future career plans in depth with senior scientists.
After the Conference, we will select and mentor outstanding candidates in writing Fellowship applications and/or offer the opportunity to move existing Fellowships to the JIC.
Eligibility Requirements:
A relevant PhD, and experience at post-doctoral level
An excellent publication record (or other proof of research success)
A coherent and well-developed research plan
How to Apply
Please send the following to dawn.barrett@bbsrc.ac.uk:
- Your curriculum vitae
- A 2 page summary of your research plan
- Three references in support of your application
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd April 2010.
You will be informed of the success or otherwise of your application by mid-May
Asylum and Immigration Action (1996)
In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), if
you are successful in your application for a place you will be required
to provide, before you start work, appropriate documentation to evidence
that you are legally entitled to live and work in the UK. If you are
offered a place further details about this requirement will be enclosed
with the formal written offer of employment.
John Innes Centre (http://www.jic.ac.uk/) is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant
science and microbiology located on the Norwich Research Park, UK. Our
mission is to carry out fundamental and strategic research, to train
scientists and to make our findings available to society. JIC is an
integrated Bioscience Centre employing over 850 staff where a wide range
of disciplines drawn from Biology, Chemistry and the Computational Sciences
are used to study plants and microbes at the genetic, molecular, cellular
and whole organism level. Work on organisms that are ideal for scientific
research is carefully integrated with studies on economically important
species.
The science programme is shared among seven research departments (http://www.jic.ac.uk/corporate/science-departments/index.htm),
each working in on one broad area of science supported by smaller units,
with expertise in specialised areas, providing scientific expertise,
facilities and platform technologies to the Centre.
Norwich Research
Park (http://www.nrp.org.uk/)
JIC is on the Norwich Research Park set in over 400 acres of parkland
on the outskirts of East Anglia's historic market city, Norwich. Around
6500 research scientists and additional support staff are based on the
Park, at one or more of the major NRP member organisations which includes
the University of East Anglia, four
independent research centres (the John
Innes Centre, the Institute of Food
Research, the Sainsbury
Laboratory and The Genome Analysis Centre) and the Norfolk and
Norwich University Hospital. There is also a Bio-Incubator
and a number of start-up
and spin-out companies, making the NRP a vibrant place to do research.
A major strength is the multi-disciplinary approach to research, due
to the breadth of expertise and the synergy between the key members.
Major areas of research include plant and microbial science, food research,
health, the environment and information systems.
Norwich, Norfolk,
UK (http://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/)
A visit to Norfolk offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle
of busy Britain. Around every corner you will find pretty villages and
historic churches, miles and miles of unspoilt beaches, countryside
and rivers teeming with wildlife and relaxed towns and a city with wonderful
shops and tempting cafes. A strong cultural heritage has seen Norwich
maintain the best of its historical character whilst developing to become
one of the most vibrant and attractive cities in Europe. Norwich
has been a thriving trading city for the last 900 years and for much
of that time was England’s second city after London. The Cathedral,
the Castle, the Royal Arcade, the University of East Anglia and the
Forum are all exemplars of high quality design and architecture
across the ages. Major recent developments include the 42-acre Riverside
leisure, retail and residential development, the £275m Chapelfield shopping
development and the £229m Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. The city
is consistently rated as one of the top ten shopping venues in the UK
and is a founder member of the Cultural Cities Network. The city is
surrounded by beautiful countryside and within easy reach of the sea.
A wide variety of visitors come to the region every year to enjoy boating
on the Broads, the protected nature and wildlife habitats as well as
differing traditions of seaside towns.
If you require any additional information or have any questions
regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact dawn.barrett@bbsrc.ac.uk