Research Fellow (112354)

Overview

The University of Warwick is hiring a Research Fellow within the School of Life Sciences to join the Bending research group. The position involves working on a European Research Council Advanced grant project titled Rhizosphere Rhythms: Unravelling Diurnal Microbiome Dynamics and Their Role in Plant–Soil Interactions. The appointee will undertake research focused on plant-microbe interactions, specifically investigating how the plant circadian clock controls the rhythmicity of the rhizosphere microbiome through exudation and plant immune responses.

Who can apply

Applicants are expected to have expertise in molecular microbiology, environmental microbiology, or plant-microbe interactions. Candidates must be proficient in molecular biology techniques utilized for profiling microbial community composition and abundance. Experience in handling synthetic bacterial communities, phages, or protists in culture is considered an advantageous skill. Individuals who have not yet been awarded their PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted may apply, with employment offered at the Research Assistant level until the PhD is successfully awarded.

What you get

The salary range for this position is £36,320 to £46,970 per annum. The appointment is a full-time, fixed-term contract based on-site. The role provides professional development opportunities, which include regular chances to attend international conferences within a collaborative academic environment.

Requirements

Selected candidates are required to design and execute experiments using synthetic bacterial communities. The role also requires close communication and collaboration with project research staff and partners located in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Key dates

The application deadline is Wednesday, 25 November 2026, at 11:59 PM UK time.