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Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Cell and Development Biology at the Whitewoods Group John Innes Centre in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Full-time, 36-month postdoctoral contract with a salary of £39,000–£46,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. A starting salary of £40,100 is guaranteed for candidates who can evidence their PhD certificate at appointment; candidates awaiting confirmation of their PhD award will initially be appointed at £39,000. For successful applicants requiring a visa, the employer will fund visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
John Innes Centre
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About this position
The John Innes Centre is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Whitewoods Group in Norwich, United Kingdom, working in plant cell and developmental biology.
The Whitewoods Group studies how plants pattern the internal structure of leaves, primarily using Arabidopsis thaliana as a model system. The group investigates how air spaces form between leaf cells, how photosynthetic cells acquire their identities, and how changes in light levels alter developmental processes to tune leaf structure to the environment.
In this project, the researcher will investigate the molecular mechanisms controlling palisade and spongy mesophyll cell identity and examine how these identities relate to leaf function. The lab has identified two classes of mutants that lack either palisade or spongy mesophyll cells. The postdoctoral researcher will identify the causative mutations and use molecular and developmental approaches to determine the mechanisms governing photosynthetic cell identity.
The role also includes physiological analysis of mesophyll cell identity and leaf function. The project offers scope to develop along different research directions according to the successful candidate’s interests, within a young and growing laboratory. The researcher will contribute to a collaborative environment at the John Innes Centre and interact with scientists from varied backgrounds.
Funding details
Full-time, 36-month postdoctoral contract with a salary of £39,000–£46,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. A starting salary of £40,100 is guaranteed for candidates who can evidence their PhD certificate at appointment; candidates awaiting confirmation of their PhD award will initially be appointed at £39,000. For successful applicants requiring a visa, the employer will fund visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD in plant biology or a related field. A background in plant science and expertise in plant genetics are necessary. Experience with molecular biology, confocal microscopy, or leaf physiology is preferred, as is willingness and ability to learn new methodologies and work with different species. Candidates should be strong team players, solution-oriented, self-motivated, accurate, capable of excellent record keeping, and able to work independently and collaboratively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required, and experience supervising students is strongly preferred.
How to apply
Apply through the John Innes Centre vacancy page using the “Apply for this role” option. For application or visa questions, contact the Human Resources team and quote reference 1006243.
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