We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to join a BBSRC funded project exploring the development of insect-mimicking petal spots in Gorteria diffusa. This South African daisy produces complex three-dimensional spots on its ray florets that attract male flies for sexually deceptive pollination. We have been studying the development and evolution of these spots for several years, and have a range of resources available including genome sequence, multiple transcriptomic datasets, and a reliable transformation protocol.
You will join the project to undertake work analysing candidate genes for the regulation of the spot. Experimental approaches will include:
1. Molecular and microscopical analysis of transgenic lines
2. Generation of constructs for new transgenic lines
3. Laser capture of tissues early in development for gene expression analysis
4. Yeast-based approaches to explore protein-protein and protein-promoter interactions
You will work as part of a project team including a transformation technician, a final year PhD student, and a second incoming postdoc focused on genomic analysis to understand petal spot evolution.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
Please quote reference PD44192 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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£32,296 to £45,163 per annum
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