RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (HERARBIUM GENETICS)

We are seeking to hire a researcher to analyse the dynamics of gene flow from crop species to their wild relatives, which has negative impact on efforts to conserve of genetic diversity, obscures our understanding of the process of plant domestication, and increases risks associated with the leakage of herbicide resistance. A Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead the genomic analyses in this project, utilizing contemporary, historical and ancient samples of rice and rice wild relatives, and identifying ancient crop progenitors and the true forms of their wild relatives. The main objectives are to distinguish directions of gene flow in the Oryza genus and quantify gene flow from crop to wild species around the world.
Hours of work
Full time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (FTA)
Contract end date
24 months from start date
Salary
£38,100 - £40,932 per annum, depending on skills and experience [Band D]
Directorate
Science
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date
13/03/2025

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• 16396 Employee benefits–RBG Kew 2024 v6[90].pdf(PDF, 279.26kb)
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We are seeking candidates holding a PhD/D.Phil degree or equivalent in a relevant research field (e.g. plant biology, genomics, agricultural sciences) and with bioinformatics/computational biology experience, particularly, in high-throughput sequencing data processing and ancient DNA, as well as laboratory experience working with ancient DNA. Our ideal candidate will be a team player who can work on their own initiative and is enthusiastic about tutoring others. This position is open to international candidates and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic and gender minority candidates.

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