John Innes Centre
Location
Colney, Norfolk | United Kingdom
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant / Technical Science Support to join the Wheat Transformation Facility at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of Crop Genetics.
The Wheat Transformation Facility offers world class transformation and gene editing services in a wide range of wheat varieties (including elite varieties) for academic researchers. The wheat transformation and gene editing team is a very new, diverse and dynamic team involved in collaborations on many different projects, with both internal groups and external institutes and universities. The team’s interest is innovations in transformation and gene editing technologies to meet specific research goals in wheat. This includes work to further extend the efficiency of wheat transformation and the range of amenable genotypes; as well as to develop advanced gene editing technologies adapted for use in wheat.
Working as part of a team led by Dr Sadiye Hayta, you will support the wheat transformation team in carrying out all stages of the wheat transformation process, from explant isolation and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation through to selection of transgenic plants and their care in glasshouses or controlled environment rooms. The team is dynamic, so the successful applicant will be supporting construct preparation, all stages of sterile plant production and their care in glasshouses or controlled environment rooms.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the latest highly efficient wheat transformation methodologies, CRISPR/Cas9 mediated gene editing, and learn new molecular skills. You will also work with world leading scientists who are experts in their field.
You will have a BSc or equivalent experience in a related scientific field. The ideal candidate will have excellent manual skills and will be comfortable working through periods of repetitive tasks, while maintaining efficiency, precision, and attention to detail. While prior plant tissue culture experience or knowledge is likely to be beneficial it is not essential as full training will be provided.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or [email protected] quoting reference 1004630. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.
We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
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£27.75k - £34.5k per annum
