Main Purpose of Job

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in molecular virology, entomology or plant pathology to join an interdisciplinary, 3-year BBSRC-funded project; “Unravelling the drivers of aphid-borne potato leafroll virus epidemics to develop sustainable crop protection approaches”. This post will be based in the department of Cell & Molecular Sciences located at the Invergowrie Campus and will require in-person attendance on site.

The postholder will investigate the drivers of epidemic potential of aphid-borne Potato leafroll virus (PLRV) by analysing infection dynamics of PL...