Research Assistant / Research Associate (Fixed Term)

A postdoctoral position is available in the group of Dr. Jake Harris at the Department of Plant Sciences, at the University of Cambridge. The positions are part of an ERC funded project to investigate a class of histone PTM reader domain proteins and their role in chromatin and transcriptional landscapes. We are looking for candidates with a strong track record and experience in molecular biology, (epi)genomics and bioinformatics. Experience with epi-genome engineering, CRISPR technology, cloning, proteomics, biotic stress and working with A. thaliana as a model species, is beneficial. The position is for one year. The group is located in the Department of Plant Sciences, which is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where a wide range of plant sciences research and teaching is performed. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. Please notice that if you have not received any news from us 1 month after the closing date you should consider that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Please quote reference PD49868 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.