About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join our team in the School of Molecular Biosciences.
This BBSRC-funded position is for a plant molecular biologist working in the Christie laboratory. The project aims to gain a deeper understanding of the phosphoregulatory mechanisms underlying light-capturing responses in plants, particularly through inter-receptor transphosphorylation between phototropin kinases.
The candidate will contribute/take a leading role in training and driving research for the formulation and submission of research publications to advance this cutting-edge and exciting project as opportunities allow.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 24 months in first instance.
For enquiries regarding this post please contact Professor John Christie, [email protected]
To apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-5894632?source=gla.ac.uk
Closing Date: 1 June 2026 23:45
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