Research Assistant in Plant Biology x 2
Posted by Kathy Grube, on 10 May 2022
Location: Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
Closing Date: 29 May 2022
Applications are invited for two Research Assistant positions in the group of Dr Sarah Robinson at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU). The aim of the Robinson lab is to investigate plant development, particularly from a mechanical point of view. We are looking for candidates who are excited about plant development.
Candidates must have a background with a bachelor’s degree in plant biology, synthetic biology or related fields. Expertise in plant care and management is necessary and experience with Arabidopsis thaliana is preferred. Foundations in molecular biology and molecular cloning is required. Experience in microscopy is preferred and experience with biomechanics is beneficial. The candidates should have a willingness and ability to learn and work with new methodologies.
The successful applicants will be strong team players, highly solution orientated and self-motivated. Good organisational skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and with others, with a high degree of accuracy including outstanding record keeping.
The Robinson lab would particularly like to encourage applications from individuals who wish to work part-time.
The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide- range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees can be found at: https:// www. slcu.cam.ac.uk/.
More information about research in the Robinson lab can be found here: www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/research/robinson-group
Scientific enquiries apart from the formal application should be directed to sarah.robinson@slcu.cam.ac.uk.
Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in joining the lab, in addition to your CV.
The post is available from September 2022.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
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The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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Further information
Closing Date: 29 May 2022
Scientific fields: Plant development
Model systems: Arabidopsis
Duration: Fixed term
Minimum qualifications: Candidates must have a background with a bachelor's degree in plant biology, synthetic biology or related fields. Expertise in plant care and management is necessary and experience with Arabidopsis thaliana is preferred.