Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

The Østergaard laboratory at the Department of Biology is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in legume developmental genetics.

This post aims to understand hormonal regulation of pea pod growth. Through molecular and genetic approaches, the work will reveal how a hormone variant mediates a specific effect on inducing post fertilisation pod growth through its directed distribution and local signalling.

Moreover, we are establishing a research programme in legume developmental genetics and the candidate is expected to contribute to this process through assistance with developing genetic resources such as legume mutant population and gene editing methodologies.

About you

You will have a PhD degree, or be close to completion of, in plant genetics/molecular biology (or equivalent experience). It is essential that you have previous experience of working in the field of plant hormone dynamics in reproductive organ development and possess specialist knowledge in pea gene silencing and pea pod development. Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is full time and available immediately.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 20th March 2024. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.