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Postdoctoral Researcher – Bioinformatics (Saunders Group) working on cutting-edge science in plant disease diagnostics.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics to join the Saunders Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in plant disease diagnostics. About the Saunders GroupThe Saunders group works on a variety of emerging and re-emerging plant pathogens using a broad array of techniques that includes molecular genetics, biochemistry, plant pathology, cell biology, genomics, transcriptomics, and data mining to improve our understanding of the molecular mechanisms at the plant pathogen interface. The roleThe successful candidate will work with genome sequence and RNAseq datasets to study the notorious wheat rust pathogens, which have been associated with crop failures and famine throughout history. The appointee will lead the development of all bioinformatic elements for two projects: Further developing and supporting the award-winning MARPLE diagnostics system, and using this system to study wheat rust population dynamics at an international scale. The MARPLE system uses MinION sequencing to rapidly diagnose individual wheat rust strains and has been deployed across East Africa and South Asia. Analysing wheat rust infection RNAseq datasets. This will include further developing existing approaches in the lab that have proved extremely fruitful in using these datasets to identify new sources of wheat rust resistance. This will provide the candidate the opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening wheat resilience to rust infection. This post provides an exciting opportunity for the candidate to work in a multidisciplinary research group in the Crop Genetics department at the JIC, whilst also working with partners across East Africa, South Asia and at the international maize and wheat improvement center, CIMMYT. The ideal candidateYou will have excellent programme skills in Python, Bash and experience with software testing. You will have demonstrated ability to work independently, using initiative and in applying problem solving skills. A PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) in computer science, bioinformatics or a related field is also essential. Additional information For further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006134. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Where the successful applicant requires a visa, we will fund the costs for their visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options. 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. Apply Now

Position of Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker

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Position summary Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker — ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Thrissur Organization: ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Regional Station, Vellanikkara, KAU Post, Thrissur 680656, Kerala Project: Mainstreaming of Sesame germplasm for productivity enhancement and sustainability through genomics assisted core development and trait discovery (Subproject 6 — Wide hybridization and genetic enhancement; Component 1) — DBT funded Post: Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker — SAA/FW (01 Post) Stipend: Rs 18,000/- + 18% HRA per month Interview Date: 30th July 2026 (Walk-in) Venue: ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Vellanikkara, KAU P.O., Thrissur 680656, Kerala Contract Duration: Up to 28th February 2027 Essential Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline Desirable: 2 or more years of experience in field experiments, crossing work and data recording in germplasm collections; basic knowledge of computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Age Limit: 50 years Note: Purely temporary, co-terminus with the project. No TA/DA provided. Candidates must bring application with full bio-data, passport-size photograph, and scanned copies of all relevant certificates. Original documents will be verified at the time of joining.  

Postdoctoral Researcher (Ding Group) for “Centre to study the role of in vivo RNA structure in diverse RNA biological processes”

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Ding Group at the John Innes Centre to study the role of in vivo RNA structure in diverse RNA biological processes. About the Ding Group The Ding lab investigates the role of RNA structure in the regulation of gene expression including translation, polyadenylation, RNA splicing, RNA stability and RNA processing. We are also exploring how RNA structure alters in response to environmental changes. We are developing new experimental and analytical approaches for revealing RNA structure and RNA-protein interactions. We developed novel and powerful platforms to study RNA structure in vivo and across diverse species at both the genome-wide scale and in individual RNAs. These breakthroughs have removed technological barriers and opened up new avenues for RNA biology research. Our lab utilizes multidisciplinary knowledge and approaches in the areas of nucleic acid chemistry, RNA biology and bioinformatics. The role The Postdoctoral Researcher will explore the functional roles of RNA structure in diverse RNA biological processes. They will develop novel and advanced RNA structure profiling methods and they will supervise new master/PhD students on their projects. The post holder will be able to conduct some dry-bench data analysis in designing and validating RNA structure functionality in plants. The successful candidate will join a team at John Innes Centre working on multiple aspects of experimentation: genome-wide in vivo RNA structure analysis, targeted individual RNA structure characterisation, biological function analysis and corresponding bioinformatics analysis. The details of the group can be found at https://www.jic.ac.uk/people/yilliang-ding/. The ideal candidate You will have a PhD (full award or expected within 6 months) or equivalent in Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or Computer Science. The successful applicant will have an excellent background in these fields. Experience in transcriptome studies, co-transcriptional gene regulation, chromatin-mediated gene regulation, RNA biology, and plant genetics is desirable but not essential. The post holder will have opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge through excellent training in RNA structure, chromatin-mediated gene regulation, and RNA biology. Additional information For further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on 01603 450814 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk quoting reference 1006136. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options. 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.   Apply Now

Position of Young Professional -I

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Position summary Young Professional-I — ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi Organization: ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 Project: AICRN on Potential Crops Post: Young Professional-I (01 Vacancy) Stipend: Rs 30,000/- consolidated per month Interview Date: 20th July 2026 at 10:00 AM (Walk-in) Venue: Old Building, Committee Room, Room No. 2, ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi Contract Duration: Up to 30th September 2026 Essential Qualification: Graduate in Computer / Administration / Management with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/College Desirable: Minimum 2 years of experience in Plant Genetic Resources management; practical knowledge of IT applications, virtual meeting platforms, and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Age Limit: 21 to 45 years (Relaxation: SC/ST/Female — 5 years; Differently Abled — up to 10 years; OBC non-creamy layer — 3 years, as per Govt. of India/ICAR rules) Note: Purely temporary, co-terminus with the project. No TA/DA provided. Candidates must bring duly filled application form with passport-size photograph and copies of all relevant documents. Original documents will be verified on interview day. For more details: www.nbpgr.org.in  

PhD Position in “Novel biomarkers for human gut AMPK activation using AI-driven multi-omics analysis”

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Overview This project aims to discover and validate a panel of blood-based biomarkers in humans for measuring activation of AMPK, a protein complex which acts as a detector of cellular “fuel deficiency”. The core strategy involves a systematic, AI-driven analysis of existing and new multi-omics data to pinpoint a precise molecular signature. Supervisors: Professor Gary Williamson (School of Biological Sciences) and Dr Shuyan Li (EEECS). Timeliness and importance: Obesity, overweight, and type 2 diabetes are rapidly growing worldwide. There are various strategies but initial weight loss is hard to maintain, even after drug treatment. A potential target is AMP-activated kinase (AMPK), a protein complex which acts as a detector of cellular “fuel deficiency”. Importantly, clinical AMPK activators act as calorie restriction mimetics and lower the risk of chronic conditions. During low energy, AMPK phosphorylates specific enzymes and growth control nodes to increase ATP generation and decrease ATP consumption, and the activation capacity declines in metabolic stress and with aging. Metformin is a clinical AMPK activator, and the activation may be potentiated by the drug salicylate. However, there are many benefits in a dietary strategy, but research is hindered by a lack of direct biomarkers of AMPK activation for use in human dietary intervention studies. Research question: Generic energy metabolic status can be estimated indirectly using blood metabolomics and other ‘omic techniques on subjects with obesity, diabetes and after exercise. The research question is: can we develop a biomarker which could more specifically measure AMPK activation in humans using blood samples. Objectives: 1. Aggregating metabolomic, proteomic, phosphoproteomic, and transcriptomic datasets from previous human, animal, and cell studies involving known AMPK activators (e.g., metformin, salicylate, dietary phytochemicals) and controls. These diverse datasets will be integrated into a centralized database where raw and processed data are stored in structured formats, meticulously annotated with experimental metadata. 2. The AI-driven analysis will then proceed in three key stages.(a) supervised machine learning models, such as Random Forest and LASSO regression, will be employed to analyse this multi-omics input. Their goal is to perform classification and identify a shortlist of output features—changes in specific metabolites, protein phosphosites, and genes—that are most strongly predictive of AMPK activation.(b) The robustness of these AI-identified outputs will be validated using unsupervised learning techniques like UMAP to confirm they can consistently cluster samples by AMPK status.(c) These top candidate biomarkers will be integrated into a simple, interpretable model (e.g., a logistic regression formula) to generate a single, quantitative “AMPK Activation Score.” 3. This validated methodology and the resulting biomarker panel or score will be directly applied to existing or new samples from human intervention studies. This will confirm the utility of these AI-identified outputs for assessing the effects of nutritional interventions, foods, and other compounds on AMPK activation and energy utilization in human subjects. Data availability and collection: Initial data to be analysed by AI is already published and available. Human blood samples will be developed in a parallel project funded by the supporting company. Academic Requirements: The minimum academic requirement for admission is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI Higher Education provider in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Desirable academic requirements: A strong background in nutrition, biochemistry/biological sciences, and/or extensive experience of Python, background information of machine learning. Funding Information This project is part of the NILab Programme. Further details can be found here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/nilab/ Applications are welcome from Home and International applicants. Please note that only a small number of NILab awards are available for international applicants. These international awards will be competitively allocated across all NILab projects based on the overall strength of the applications. Apply Now

Position of Project Scientist-III & Field Worker under the project National Programme for Quarantine and GM Diagnostics of Genetically Engineered Plant Material (Component-1)

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Position summary Project Scientist III & Field Worker — ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi Organization: ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 Project: National Programme for Quarantine and GM Diagnostics of Genetically Engineered Plant Material (Component-1) — DBT funded PI: Dr V Celia Chalam, Head and Principal Scientist, Division of Plant Quarantine Interview Date: 20th July 2026 (Walk-in) | Venue: ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi Post 1: Project Scientist III (Two Posts) Stipend: Rs 78,000 + 27% HRA per month Interview Time: 10:00 AM Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in Plant Pathology / Entomology / Nematology / Agricultural Biotechnology / Biotechnology / Botany / Zoology / Molecular Biology / Plant Genetic Resources / Life Sciences + 7 years relevant R&D experience Desirable: Molecular detection of plant pathogens (viruses, fungi, bacteria, nematodes, insects); experience in germplasm quarantine including transgenics; publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals Age Limit: 45 years Post 2: Field Worker (One Post) Stipend: Rs 18,000 + 27% HRA per month Interview Time: 2:00 PM Essential Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline Desirable: Experience growing crops under contained conditions; knowledge of MS Office Age Limit: 50 years Contract Period: Both posts till 27th September 2026. Purely temporary, co-terminus with project. No TA/DA provided. Original documents must be brought on interview day.  

Position for Research Fellow (Computational Microbial Genomics)

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About the job: The Creevey Research Group at Queen’s University Belfast is seeking an experienced Research Fellow in computational genomics to join a funded interdisciplinary project. The project, conducted in collaboration with the University of Lincoln and University of Liverpool, focuses on developing pangenome-based computational approaches for the detection of artificially introduced genetic elements in bacteria. The post holder will take a leading role in large-scale bacterial genome data acquisition, quality control, annotation, and network-based comparative genomic analysis. These activities directly underpin the development and evaluation of machine learning models for genomic anomaly detection. The role is primarily bioinformatic and genomic in nature; experience in AI and machine learning is valued but not required.  The successful candidate will be required to obtain UK security clearance prior to or shortly after commencement of employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory clearance. About the person: Essential Criteria: Have or about to obtain a PhD in computational biology or bioinformatics or a closely related discipline, with a strong emphasis on computational analysis. Extensive experience in handling and analysing large-scale genomic datasets, including data acquisition from public repositories, quality filtering, and assembly assessment. Demonstrated experience in genome annotation workflows, including tools for gene prediction, functional annotation, and ortholog or gene family assignment. Experience in pangenome analysis, including the construction of pangenomes and interpretation. Experience developing and applying network-based approaches to comparative genomic data. Advanced programming skills in Python, R, or other languages appropriate for large-scale biological data analysis, with experience working in Linux/Unix environments. Demonstrated experience designing and implementing reproducible bioinformatics pipelines. Experience working with high-performance computing environments and job schedulers (e.g., Slurm or equivalent). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and reproducible research practices. Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly, both in writing and verbally, including to interdisciplinary audiences. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team. Strong scientific writing skills, with a track record of, or demonstrable capacity for, peer-reviewed publication commensurate with career stage. Willingness to travel for collaborative activities with partner institutions. Willingness to obtain UK security clearance as a condition of employment and to work with sensitive data under appropriate data security protocols. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.  Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.  What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.   Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.  If you are an international applicant and don’t already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application – http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport.  Apply Now

Position of Project Assistant -I under the project Germplasm Characterization and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches and its Integration for Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity and Nutritional Quality

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Position summary Here’s the job post summary: Project Assistant — ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi Organization: ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012 Project: Germplasm Characterization and Trait Discovery in Wheat using Genomics Approaches and its Integration for Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity and Nutritional Quality (Subproject 1, Component 1) — DBT funded Post: Project Assistant (1 position) Stipend: Rs 20,000 + 27% HRA per month, with 15% increment after every 3 years of experience (maximum 4 revisions, up to 12 years) Interview Date: 20th July 2026 (Walk-in) Venue: Division of Genomic Resources, Room No. G-206, NBPGR, New Delhi Project End Date: 28 February 2027 Essential Qualification: B.Sc. in Life Science / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Diploma in Engineering & Technology / Computer / Information Technology Desirable: Experience in field data handling, familiarity with data analysis software, and knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel Age Limit: 50 years (relaxation for SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC: 3 yrs, Women: 5 yrs, PwD: 10 yrs) Note: Purely temporary, co-terminus with the project. No TA/DA provided. Candidates must bring all original documents and a filled application form with passport-size photograph.  

PhD position for Regulation of cardiac function by palmitoylation

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About the Project: Heart failure is a global disease burden that affects >26 million people worldwide (>1million in the UK alone). Current treatments do not adequately reduce the severe consequences of the disease and the 5-year mortality rate for hospitalized patients with heart failure is ~75%. Clearly, there is an urgent need for a better understanding of how heart works in health and disease. Proteins inside our cells are constantly modified to control how they work. One important modification, known as palmitoylation, involves conjugation of a fatty acid called palmitate to proteins. This process can change where proteins are located in the cell, how stable they are, and how effectively they function. Palmitoylation is very common and affects many proteins throughout the body, including several that are essential for the normal electrical activity and contraction of the heart. These proteins help the heartbeat in a coordinated and efficient way. In heart failure, there is evidence that the “palmitoylating” enzymes – a family of integral membrane zDHHC-motif containing palmitoyl acyl transferases (zDHHC-PATs), that catalyze palmitoylation become altered. However, we still know very little about how palmitoylation controls normal heart function or how changes in this process may contribute to the development of heart failure This PhD project will investigate how palmitoylation regulates cardiac function in health and disease, with the aim of improving our understanding of the molecular changes that occur during heart failure. This project will utilize mainly human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes, and a wide range of state-of-the-art tools including patch clamp recordings, calcium imaging, molecular biology, chemo-genetic tools, and proteomics to advance our understanding of the role of specific zDHHC-PAT(s) in cardiac electrophysiology, and their substrate network in the heart. Supported through a Springboard grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences, the successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Caglar Gok (PI), Prof Claire Hills, and Prof Paul Squires within the Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic research team in the Diabetes, Metabolism and Inflammation theme at the School of Natural Sciences, University of Lincoln. The student will join a dynamic and supportive research environment with opportunities to work closely with national and international collaborators. They will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary expertise, and mentorship tailored to their scientific and career development. Candidate Profile We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Prior experience in electrophysiological techniques and/or protein biochemistry is desirable but not essential. Candidates available to start in September/October 2026 will be prioritised Entry Requirements Due to the funding restriction, this is only available to applicants who are eligible to pay fees at the UK Home fee rate. A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area. A Master’s degree in relevant subject area is desirable, but not essential. Funding 3-year fully funded studentship – tuition fee and stipend are covered for three years. Due to the funding restriction, this is only available to the applicants who are eligible to pay fees at the UK Home fee rate. Stipend is £20,780 per year for 3 years. Enquiries To find out more about the project, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Caglar Gok/ Application Please submit a CV, cover letter (maximum 2 pages), and contact details for two referees to cohsstudentships@lincoln.ac.uk.

Position of Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution

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The School of Natural Sciences is looking to strengthen our current teaching and research provision as we look to deliver on the new University Strategy. We are building on an internationally recognised research and teaching environment with a focus on interdisciplinary working and research-led teaching. The School currently delivers a range of undergraduate BSc degrees including Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Bioveterinary Science, Ecology and Conservation, and Zoology, as well as a number of MSc programmes.  Complementing our modern teaching laboratories we also have exceptional research facilities in the Joseph Banks Laboratories and Minster House, where faculty, graduate and undergraduate project students collaborate in a well-equipped, vibrant and exciting environment. Our ambitions require us to continue delivering excellent research-led teaching, with world-class research supported by significant external funding. To help us achieve these ambitions, a 1-year, full-time lectureship is now available to support the delivery of teaching across our BSc Ecology and Conservation and related programmes at UG and PG level. We are specifically looking for a candidate capable of teaching conservation biology and contributing towards the teaching of undergraduate data skills using R. We would welcome candidates with expertise which aligns with and expands our existing research strengths in the Ecology and Evolution Research Group (https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/natsci/lifesciencesresearch/ecologyandevolution/). You will hold a PhD in the field of Conservation Biology, Ecology or a related subject, and have experience of teaching at undergraduate level. The University of Lincoln is a forward-thinking, energetic institution, with a substantial commitment to growing science infrastructure. If you would like to be part of shaping our world-class vision and would like to know more about this opportunity, please email Professor Steve Bevan, Head of the School of Natural Sciences (sbevan@lincoln.ac.uk) or Dr Sheena Cotter (scotter@lincoln.ac.uk) for more information or to arrange an informal conversation about the position. Email details to a friend Apply Online Further details: Job Description and Person Specification You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at:  https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other. Please note: If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas – Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR; please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details. Apply Now

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