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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Protist Transcriptomics to join the Laboratory of Dr Iain Macaulay in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK.
Background:
The Single-cell and Spatial Analysis team at Earlham focusses on the application of single-cell and spatial analysis in a wide range of biological systems. Working closely with several faculty teams and embedded within the Macaulay group, the team has cutting-edge facilities for single-cell analysis supported by exceptional sequencing and computational capabilities.
The role:
The postholder will work as part of the Moore foundation funded project at EI to develop and apply approaches for long-read transcriptomics from single protist cells. They will work on both experimental (cell sorting, molecular biology and sequencing library preparation) and computational aspects of the project.
The ideal candidate:
You will hold an Undergraduate degree in biology or molecular biology and a PhD in molecular biology. You will possess hands-on molecular biology experience in a genomics context and be able to perform complex multi-step molecular biology experiments independently. You will have demonstrable experience with developing, troubleshooting and optimising molecular biology or sequencing workflows, particularly for novel, heterogeneous or low-input sample coupled with experience with plate-based single cell molecular biology methods (such as Smart-seq2) and other high-throughput methods (such as droplet-based methods).
Please see the full job profile for further essential and desirable skills and experience.
Additional information:
This is a part-time post for a contract of 36 months.
Salary on appointment will be within the range £39,000 to £46,500, pro-rata, per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. A starting salary of £40,100 is guaranteed for candidates who can evidence their PhD certificate at appointment; those awaiting confirmation of their PhD award will be appointed at £39,000 until evidence is provided.
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
The closing date for applications will be 16 September 2026.
