"Postdoctoral Researcher"

About the John Innes Centre:

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game changing impact of our science globally.

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About the Charpentier Group:

The Charpentier group focus on understanding the calcium signalling network controlling endosymbiotic interactions between soil microbes and crops. The overall aim of the project is to characterize novel signalling processes that enable plant root endosymbiosis.

The role:

Working as part of a team led by Prof. Myriam Charpentier, you will explore the molecular mechanisms underlying nuclear calcium oscillation decoding and the enhancement of root legume endosymbiosis. The successful applicant will creatively investigate the dynamics of regulatory networks at the interface of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and nitrogen-fixing bacteria colonization using molecular biology, proteomics and bioengineering approaches. They will benefit from a highly interdisciplinary and international environment.

The ideal candidate:

You will have or be close to finishing a PhD in biophysics or proteomics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in plant cell signalling and have a strong background in proteomics. Experiences in bioengineering is not essential but would be advantageous.

The post holder will work in a collegial, multidisciplinary, and interactive team. The candidate will assist in the supervision of students, deliver seminars, and be involved in writing up the research, therefore good communication and writing skills are essential.

Additional information:

Interviews are planned for 16th of March 2026.

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006042.

This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Where the successful applicant requires a visa, we will fund the costs for their visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.