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Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Organization: Rothamsted Research department of Applied Crop Sciences
Location: United Kingdom
Field: Biological Sciences
Requirements:
Applicants are expected to have a comprehensive knowledge of flowering control and in particular, the hormonal and cold temperature regulation of shoot meristem identity.
Abstract:
A postdoctoral research scientist is required to work at Broom's Barn, the Rothamsted Research department of Applied Crop Sciences, on a project funded by the British Beet Research Organisation
Description:
The project will investigate bolting mechanisms in sugar beet and will be primarily focused on understanding the molecular genetic basis of vernalisation and devernalisation responses.
The project combines lab and field based studies to identify major genes influencing the bolting and flowering behaviour of sugar beet crops. The group at Broom's Barn works in close partnership with farmers, multinational breeders and processors with the goal of finding breeding targets able to expand the range and scope of sugar beet crop cultivation and application for industrial bio-processing.
The post is initially funded until 31 March 2014 in the first instance. The appointment will be at the Band D-PD level, which has a normal starting salary of £26,610 to £29,566.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867003 quoting reference IRC16138.
Deadline: 06-04-2011
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