The above full-time post is available from 1/7/19 to 30/6/23 in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences on a fixed term basis.
This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No. 646625.
The post:
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in a high profile ERC funded project entitled 'Understanding and exploiting the P450 insect resistome' and then subsequently a BBSRC project entitled 'The adaptive potential of clonality in aphid crop pests'. This post is available for four years from July 2019. The post-holder will be based in the Bass lab and be part of a thriving group comprising several PhD students, post-doctoral research fellows and technicians.
About the role:
Both projects focus on different aspects of the evolution of insect resistance to natural and synthetic toxins. We will use a range of genomic, transcriptomic and epigenetic approaches to understand the (epi)genetic mechanisms that allow clonally reproducing insects to adapt to sudden environmental change (such as that imposed by pesticides) in the absence of sexual reproduction.
The successful applicant will employ a range of bioinformatic and molecular approaches to investigate this topic. Their primary role will be to generate and analyse next generation sequence data, including resequenced insect genomes, transcriptomes and whole genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) data. The fellow may also conduct, orcontribute to, follow-on work to functionally validate the role of candidateresistance genes.
Over the duration of the project, the postdoc will be encouraged to develop their own avenues of research with a view to establishing themselves as an independent investigator. The project includes substantial funds for sequencing, research consumables, and to facilitate attendance at national and international conferences/workshops.
About you:
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. Experience working with genomic data and bioinformatics skills are essential. Experience with standard molecular biology methods and post-genomic functional approaches would be advantageous.
You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.
For further information please contact Professor Chris Bass, e-mail
[email protected].
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we're fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and we encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.
Benefits:
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- Options for flexible working
- Numerous discounts at leading retailers
- Onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
- Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave(up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- Stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
To apply, please visit:
https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d366021Og93%1BUSESSION=6F6FD48AC2C04751B753C70CE85D0511&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USAWith over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 Midnight, Monday 27th May 2019. Interviews are expected to take place in June.
