Postdoctoral Position in Molecular Biology at the John Innes Centre in Norwich
Deadline: 10th December 2025 Dr Miguel Montez leads a five-year Wellcome Trust-funded project to establish his research group and pioneer studies on how the local 3D chromatin structure determines gene regulation and environmental responses. His project is hosted within the well-established and vibrant research environment of Prof Antony Dodd’s group (Head of Department) at the John Innes Centre.
Dr Montez brings deep expertise in studying molecular mechanisms that enable plants to fine-tune gene expression to sense and adapt to the environment. By joining his project, you will become part of an emerging, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative team that values innovation and curiosity in uncovering new fundamental principles in biology. The Montez group is committed to supporting your scientific development, helping you develop high-impact research and achieve your career goals within a supportive and inspiring environment. The Postdoctoral Researcher will investigate chromatin organisation at a fine scale, with a particular focus on the dynamics, regulation, and biological functions of local chromatin structure in the context of how plants adapt to their environment.
The project will examine chromatin responses across multiple timescales, including those that occur during long-term temperature exposure (slow and stable) and circadian rhythms (fast and reversible).
While the position will contribute directly to the overarching goals of the project led by Dr Montez, the specific work plan will be tailored to the candidate’s skills, expertise, and aspirations. This approach ensures a strong alignment between achieving the project’s scientific objectives and fostering the Postdoctoral Researcher’s success and long-term career development. Find out more and apply here