Postdoctoral Researcher en simbiosis y desarrollo de escarabajos - John Innes Centre, Norwich, Reino Unido - 3 años - Genómica, transcriptómica y microscopía - Visa financiada
Location: John Innes Centre, Department of Molecular Microbiology, Norwich, United KingdomOrganization: John Innes Centre
Contract Type: 3-year postdoctoral position
Main Description: Three-year postdoctoral position to investigate the developmental basis of symbiosis in beetles. The researcher will lead mechanistic and multi-omics studies of obligate symbiosis, integrating transcriptomic and genomic analyses, confocal microscopy, and functional genetic tools to understand how symbiosis modulates host physiology and diversification.
Requirements:
- PhD in evolutionary genomics, molecular biology, microbiology, entomology, chemical ecology, or related discipline
- Experience with RNA-seq, comparative genomics, or metabolic pathway analysis in host-microbe systems
- Experience or strong interest in functional genetic manipulation of insects (RNAi, CRISPR)
- Familiarity with confocal microscopy, FISH, or other spatial gene expression methods
- Strong computational skills (R and/or Python)
- Demonstrated ability to develop independent, hypothesis-driven research
Benefits/Conditions:
- Duration: 3 years
- Institution finances visa costs and Immigration Health Surcharge for candidates who require it
- Stimulating and inclusive research environment with family-friendly practices
How to Apply: Apply online at https://jobs.jic.ac.uk/Details.asp?vacancyID=21045 or contact the HR team: 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk (reference: 1006057). For more information contact Hassan.Salem@jic.ac.uk
