Research Assistant

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to support the Wheat Transformation and Gene Editing (WTGE) facility at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge precision breeding technology.

The role

This exciting role will contribute to wheat transformation for both target gene overexpression and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing to generate targeted mutations. The post holder will also be part of work at the frontier of gene editing and transformation technologies, supporting the John Innes Centre’s Precision Breeding Hub.

The post holder will work across the full experimental pipeline, with responsibilities spanning construct assembly  to wheat transformation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in the latest highly efficient wheat transformation methodologies as well as in gene editing. You will also support world leading scientists who are experts in their field.

About You

The ideal candidate will have recent experience with basic molecular and microbial routines for the preparation of wheat constructs, as well as experience working in glasshouse or controlled-environment conditions. Relevant tissue culture or transformation expertise would be advantageous.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-class research centre, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge plant transformation and gene editing, and develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. For more information about our current developments and projects, please visit our website Wheat Transformation and Gene Editing | John Innes Centre.

Additional information

This role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, some individuals may be eligible for an alternative visa depending on their personal circumstances, you can read more about the visa options here.

About Us

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.