Research Assistant

Organisation/Company: John Innes Centre

Research Field: Biological sciences

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: Bachelor Positions

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 18 Dec 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme

Reference Number: 1004811

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the Dodd Group at the John Innes Centre, conducting cutting-edge research into circadian rhythms in bacteria and plants.

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 knowledge 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.

The Dodd Group focuses on how circadian rhythms adapt plants and microbes to their fluctuating environments. Circadian rhythms are biological cycles, with a period of about 24 hours, that are self-sustaining and provide a biological measure of time. The Dodd lab uses a variety of model systems for their research, including model plants, crop species, and non-photosynthetic bacteria.

The role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant, with experience in microbiology, gene cloning, and scientific imaging, to conduct research into circadian rhythms. This role will contribute to a BBSRC-funded project investigating circadian rhythms in the context of plant-microbe interactions, building on our recent discoveries of circadian clocks in non-photosynthetic bacteria. Project findings are expected to have wide-ranging implications for our understanding of the natural world, as well as developing solutions to a variety of challenges faced by humanity.

The Research Assistant will work alongside a post-doctoral researcher, others at the JIC working on this topic, and international collaborators in Germany and the Netherlands.

The ideal candidate:

You will have a BSc or equivalent in biological sciences or microbiology. You will have in-depth knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology experimental skills. The successful candidate will have experience in oral research presentations, and it is advantageous if the candidate has experience in preparing data for publications or grant applications.

Additional information:

Interviews will be held on 16 January 2025.

This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. If you require visa sponsorship, please click here to find out if you qualify before applying. Please note, the occupation code for this role is 2162, which is not on the immigration salary list.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants 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 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.