Research Assistant (DNA) Kew Gardens, England
Job description
Research Assistant (DNA)
The assistant will join a 5-year UKRI-funded ERC starting project that will characterise the genomic, metagenomic and chemical diversity of rice from pre-industrial agricultural ecosystems. This project will utilise state-of-art methodology for archaeogenomics, pioneer analyses of nutrients in historical samples, and employ new methods for accurate microbiome characterization. The Research Assistant will support this project through conducting laboratory work, working both on historical and contemporary samples of rice, focusing on DNA isolation and genomic library preparations. Additionally, the assistant will manage reagents in the clean room, will grow plant materials, and will have the opportunity to join field work in Southeast Asia.
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We are seeking candidates holding minimum a BSc degree or equivalent in a relevant research field (e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, agricultural sciences) and with demonstrable experience with molecular laboratory techniques, DNA isolation and genomic library preparation. Our ideal candidate will be a team player who can work on their own initiative and is enthusiastic about tutoring others. For details of person specifications and accountabilities, please refer to the ‘Job Description’ document.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary will be £28,249 - £32,891 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
