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 30th April / 1st May 2012. 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@jic.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 16th March 2012.

You will be informed of the success or otherwise of your application by early April

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. Our mission is to carry out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and to make our findings available to society.

The scientific research at the Centre makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences, including cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, computational and mathematical biology.

If you require any additional information or have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact dawn.barrett@jic.ac.uk