英国利兹大学2023年招聘博士后职位（分子种子科学）

英国利兹大学2023年招聘博士后职位（分子种子科学）

利兹大学（University of Leeds），是一所位于英国利兹的公立综合研究型大学，是世界百强名校、英国红砖大学。

利兹大学是罗素大学集团，世界大学联盟、国际大学气候联盟、欧洲大学协会、英联邦大学协会、中英大学工程教育与研究联盟、RENKEI、N8大学联盟、白玫瑰大学联盟成员。

利兹大学的前身是成立于1874年的约克郡科学院，1884年与利兹医学院（成立于1831年）合并为约克郡学院，1887年与欧文斯学院（曼彻斯特大学的前身）和利物浦大学学院（利物浦大学的前身）组建联邦制维多利亚大学。1904年爱德华七世颁布皇家宪章，正式成立利兹大学。

利兹大学位列2024QS世界大学排名第75位。

Research Fellow in Molecular Seed Science

University of Leeds

Job Description

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in molecular seed biology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research-intensive Universities?

Seeds underpin sustainable agriculture and food security, providing the majority of global food. This project will use new data on seed genome stress responses to develop novel markers for seed quality. Genetic, biochemical and high throughput analytical approaches will enable the development of sensitive, robust and high throughput markers applicable to a broad range of crop species. You will use your experience as a seed biologist and skills in molecular analysis of seed quality to design novel assays based on key germination performance indicators for testing in commercial seed lots. The short duration of the project will require someone with proven skills in analysis of gene expression, protein chemistry, seed physiology and DNA damage responses, supported by relevant high impact publications and an international profile in molecular seed biology.

For this role, you should have a PhD (or close to completion) in Seed Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or a closely allied discipline. You should have experience in: molecular, biochemical and physiological analysis of seed germination; DNA repair in plants; the molecular analysis of seed longevity; immunological analysis of seed proteins; and omics approaches including both transcriptomics and proteomics. You should also have knowledge, insight and experience of seed testing, and a detailed understanding of the molecular factors that determine seed vigour.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr. Chris West, Senior Lecturer

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2915

Email: c.e.west@leeds.ac.uk

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Biological Sciences

School/Institute: School of Biology

Category: Research

Grade: Grade 7

Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 per annum

Working Time: 37.5 hours

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (for 5 months (external funding))

Release Date: Wednesday 22 November 2023

Closing Date: Monday 04 December 2023

Reference: FBSBY1184