Vacancy ID:
10503
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract till 31 October 2029
Salary details:
Grade 7 - £38,205 to £44,263 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
24 Sep 2024
About the role
Enhancing crossover formation and gene introgression in barley’ is a 5-year project funded by the Leverhulme Trust, commencing from 1 November. The aim is to investigate crossover control during meiosis in barley as well introgressing useful traits from Hordeum bulbosum into elite varieties. 
About you

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher who possesses practical skills in molecular biology and experience with fluorescence microscopy. They must have obtained or submitted their PhD thesis by the start date. Evidence of research productivity (publications, presentations, abstracts etc) is desirable.

 


Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to James Higgins on [email protected]

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
 
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
 
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