Deadline:Friday 25 May 2018
The John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK is a world leading centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences based on the Norwich Research Park.
We are inviting applications from outstanding early-career-stage researchers for a Chris J Leaver Fellowship, funded by the John Innes Foundation. This Fellowship is aimed at individuals wanting to start their own research group.
Benefits:
Depending on career stage, the successful candidate will be appointed to:
A five-year Fellowship that includes a Project Leader salary, funding for a post-doc, and considerable additional resources provided by the Centre. A candidate appointed to this type of Fellowship will be considered for transfer onto tenure-track 3 years into their fellowship, and if transferred, for tenure at 5 years.
A three-year, non-tenure-track Fellowship that includes a Project Leader salary, funding for a post-doc, and considerable additional resources provided by the Centre.
The John Innes Centre prides itself in its commitment to equal opportunities for all employees and will consider applications on the criteria above regardless of age, disability, gender or other personal characteristics, beliefs and backgrounds.
In this context, we are an Athena SWAN institutional Gold Award holder, a Disability Confident Employer and a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a seminar on Tuesday 10 July 2018, when you will also be able to discuss your proposals, the development of your group and your future career plans in depth with senior JIC Scientists.
For further advice, please contact
[email protected]
Application:
To apply email a 2-page summary of your research plan, a copy of your CV and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed to
by Friday 25 May 2018.
