Interface between environmental stress and chloroplast signals in plants

Salary in UK pounds sterling equivalent to €32721 p.a. (less costs of superannuation scheme if required) plus a mobility allowance in UK pounds sterling equivalent ranging between the equivalent of €5808 p.a. – €9294 p.a. depending upon the country of origin. A lump sum of €2000 is payable after completion of 12 months, paid in UK pounds sterling equivalent.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, high-calibre pre-doctoral research scientist to undertake cutting edge research within Professor Christine Foyer’s Research Group at The University of Leeds. The successful candidate will be examining the interface between environmental stress and chloroplast signals in plants. The successful candidate will be registered for a PhD at The University of Leeds.

This appointment requires strong interest and some experience in plant biochemistry, molecular techniques, plant maintenance and sampling. In addition, the post-holder will assist in some administrative tasks, such as data processing for publication, presentation and reports as well as general organisational tasks.

The Foyer Group is a leading laboratory working on plant molecular physiology and metabolism (http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/research/groups/plants.htm). The University of Leeds has state-of-the-art laboratories and extensive facilities for plant maintenance.