Research Assistant (Maternity Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the Germplasm Resources Unit at the John Innes Centre.
The role
The GRU is looking for a new member to serve as a maternity cover for the Pisum germplasm custodian.
The JIC Pisum collection includes diverse sets of cultivated, landraces, wild, mutagenised and mapping populations of peas and is one of the most diverse and highly utilised pea germplasm collections worldwide. You will be responsible for the GR-NBRI pea germplasm conservation, regeneration, seed and plant characterisation, and international seed distribution.
As a Research Assistant in the GR-NBRI team, you will be encouraged to carry out your own research under one of the following three themes: developing improved seed regeneration processes, Genebank Genomics, and high-throughput phenotyping for grain nutritional quality.
The ideal candidate
The post holder will have a MSc or equivalent in crop science or a closely related field, it is desirable if the candidate has a PhD in biology or a related discipline. They will have knowledge in plant genetics and experience in conservation, gene banking, or seed production. It is advantageous if the candidate has experience in managing crop germplasm resources.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and service skills to lead global pea resource conservation and seed distribution for legume science and crop improvement through breeding.
Additional information
This is a full-time maternity cover post expected to last for ten months, this could be shorter or longer depending on when the absent employee returns to work.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking job-share, part-time or other flexible working arrangements.
This role does not meet the full salary requirements set by UKVI to allow for visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may still be eligible for visa sponsorship depending on their personal circumstances. If you require visa sponsorship, please click here to find out if you qualify before applying. Please note, the occupation code for this role is 2112, which is on the immigration salary list.
Further information and details of how to apply can be found here, or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1004981.
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.