Post-doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Genomics of Polyploids

at  Kew Gardens

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS OF POLYPLOIDS

We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to play a key role in helping to deliver an exciting new 4-year multi-partner BBSRC research project focussed on understanding genome evolution following whole genome duplication (WGD, i.e. polyploidy) events across the Tree of Life (please see rediploidisation.org).
The RBG Kew post will contribute towards the ambitious scientific objectives of this consortium by applying cutting-edge comparative genomic tools (many developed as part of the consortium) to analyse the growing number of chromosome-level genome assemblies and hence reconstruct the genetic and functional changes following WGD events across diverse taxa. At RBG Kew the initial focus will be on analysing genomes across the plant tree of life, but there will be opportunities to expand to other eukaryotic groups, including fungi.
There will be extensive opportunities to collaborate with the many other members and collaborators across the consortium (e.g. through secondments to other institutions, regular consortium meetings etc.), providing opportunities to build and share expertise.
Hours of work
Full time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract start date
Provisionally 1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2029
Salary
£40,926 - £42,945 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]
Directorate
Science
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date
23/02/2025

Documents

• 16396 Employee benefits–RBG Kew 2024 v6[90].pdf(PDF, 279.26kb)
• Job Profile.pdf(PDF, 176.52kb)

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To contribute to delivering the overarching goals of the consortium, we are seeking a researcher with extensive bioinformatic experience in:
(i) Using comparative genomic approaches for analysing large genomic datasets (including chromosome-level genome assemblies),
(ii) Analysing complex non-model genomic data, to explore the genomic signatures of genome evolution following WGD.

Other essential criteria for this post include:

• PhD in relevant discipline of biology
• Demonstrated interest in genome evolution
• Proven track record in publishing research results in high quality peer-reviewed scientific journals

• Experience in presenting research to the wider-scientific community and stakeholders,

  both at scientific conferences and workshops, as well as to the broader public.

Please refer the Job description for details