Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genetics and breeding
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Job Summary
Grade UE07: 41064 to 48822 per annum pro rata if part time
The Roslin Institute / CMVM
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: for 3 years or until 30/06/2029
The Opportunity:
We are looking to fill a post for Postdoctoral Research Associate in quantitative genetics and breeding within the project this role you will advance the state-of-the-art view on how to deploy genome editing in plant breeding programmes for simple and complex traits including evaluating potentials bottlenecks and novel methods of prioritising targets for genome editing. You will work as part ofa worldwide team of professionalcontacts in plant breeding and genome editing community.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working all based in the UK
Your skills and attributes for success:
- You are passionate about quantitativegenetics or breeding
- You have experience in a high-level programming language
- You are interested in evaluating novel quantitative and genome editing methods and how they could be used in practical settings
- You are independent organised and thrive in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams working in globally important sector
- Please inspect the call documentation regarding the essential and desirable knowledge skills and experience needed for the post
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- Exciting opportunity to collaborate withprofessional contacts in plant breeding and genome editing community
- A competitive salary of 41064 to 44746 per annum.
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026.
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Interviews will be held a week or two after the closing date for applications with planned starting date as soon as possible in 2026.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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