We are looking for a PDRA for the PlantPlug project, turning parasitic plants into programmable bio-modules! Using mistletoe as a novel chassis, we are exploring the frontiers of inter-species communication.
Apply online by 15/10/2025.
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#PlantSciencesJobs

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#PlastidPreview2025
A big thank you to all our excellent presenters and participants for making this meeting such a stimulating and engaging event. Grateful to be part of the inspiring Plastid Biology community!!

Just back from International Rice Research Institute’s 65th anniversary celebrations in the Philippines! Stepping into this global hub of rice innovation was a childhood dream come true. Scientifically stimulating, endlessly inspiring…IRRI you have got my heart, will see you again soon!

Day 1 of TPJ Symposium at the Royal Institute, London!

Great conversations and a dash of genius in the air!!

What a fun and inspiring day at the University of Southampton! Loved the engaging scientific discussions and the spark of exciting new collaborations. Huge THANKS to @mjtplantbiology.bsky.social for being such a fantastic host!

Watch the space: Job adverts will be live soon.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated researchers to join our team working at the intersection on synthetic biology and functional genomics.

For informal inquiries feel free to reach out by email to pallavi.singh@essex.ac.uk. Please repost!

It was wonderful to visit Plant and Food, Motueka, New Zealand, and learn about their Kiwi Fruit Breeding Programme. Great research discussions, and scenic views along with some kiwi berry tasting.

In celebration of Black History Month, a special shout-out to two brilliant researchers in the Singh Lab!

Crispus Mbaluto (L), postdoc, and Mouesanao Kandjoze (R), research assistant; working on enhancing water use efficiency in rice.

You inspire us all in the Singh Lab!

#PlantScience

Please repost! #PlantSciencesJobs
Singh lab is expanding and still time to apply online.

2xPDRAs (postdocs)
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1 Research Assistant
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Please email if you have informal inquiries.

The last four days of the EMBO-Lab Leadership course have been incredibly enriching. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, reflect and delve into diverse range of leadership and mentoring skills. Thanks to the exceptional coaches and brilliant cohort of fellow leaders.