Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate in Presymbiotic Signalling to work with Prof Uta Paszkowski at the Crop Science Centre, starting between April and early May 2026.
The beneficial interaction of plants with endomycorrhizal fungi commences via mutual recognition in the rhizosphere. We identified a receptor complex that is required for perception of beneficial fungi by plants [Gutjahr, Gobbato et al., Science (2015), Choi et al., Nat Commun 2020], as well as for plant development.
Recent data suggest that this signalling pathway integrates plant nutrient status with the competence to engage with the beneficial fungi, integrating systemic and local signalling cues. In the projected work, a set of single cell technologies will be used to investigate the interplay between nutrient and symbiosis signalling at cellular resolution in rice.
Applicants must have a solid background in plant genetics and genomics and be proficient in bioinformatics for large data analysis; available knowledge in plant physiology would be advantageous.
The closing date for applications is 17 April 2026.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2027 in the first instance.
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Please quote reference PD49281 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Key information
Department/location
Salary
£33,002-£46,049
Reference
PD49281
Category
Date published
7 April 2026
Closing date
17 April 2026
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