We welcome applications from passionate plant science researchers with skills in molecular biology, genetics, and postharvest biology with a collegiate and self-driven attitude towards multidisciplinary research.
About the Role
The role includes carrying out fundamental plant science research related to a high-profile BBSRC-funded project on potato dormancy, with PepsiCo UK Ltd. and Solynta UK as industrial partners. You will be:
1. using novel hybrid potato genetics and molecular techniques to identify genes controlling tuber dormancy;
2. undertaking potato postharvest storage trials and evaluating tuber physiology;
3. using analytical techniques to quantify plant hormones during potato dormancy transition;
4. developing tissue culture and microtuber generation.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary academic and industry team of plant molecular biologists, geneticists, postharvest physiologists, agronomists, bioinformaticians, and specialist technicians in postharvest technology, analytical chemistry and cell culture. The project’s broad vision is to create an agricultural system for potatoes that is sustainable and economically viable. For that, we aim to extend potato storage through elucidating the molecular and physiological mechanisms that govern dormancy break. Overall, you will contribute to reducing food waste and reducing the energy and greenhouse gas emissions associated with cold storage of tubers.
About You
You will be educated to doctoral level in plant science (or relevant subject) and have research experience in plant molecular genetics and/or fundamental postharvest biology. With excellent communication skills, you will have expertise in designing and undertaking glasshouse, field and/or postharvest storage trials. You will have proven experience in gene expression techniques, analytical technologies (i.e. HPLC, LC/MS) and data analysis and interpretation.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr MariCarmen Alamar, Senior Lecturer in Postharvest Biology on (m.d.alamargavidia@cranfield.ac.uk).
Apply online now. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4986.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8th January 2024
Interviews to be held: 21st January 2025
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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