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Research Associate (Phylogenomics)

Kew Gardens -
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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£41,205 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Doctoral degree

Full job description

Research Associate (Phylogenomics)

The researcher will join DECODE research programme led by the Earlham Institute in partnership with RBG Kew. The research associate primary place of employment will RBG Kew to lead the genomic assemblies of indigenous crops and identify promising improvement genes. Additionally, the researcher will be able to join annual meetings at The Earlham Institute and conferences.

Hours of work

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term (FTA)

Contract start date

Provisionally 1 September 2026

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Salary

£41,205 per annum [Band D]

Directorate

Science

Location

Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid

Closing Date

19/07/2026

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We are seeking candidates holding a PhD/D.Phil degree or equivalent in relevant research field (e.g. plant biology, genomics, agricultural sciences) and with bioinformatics/computational biology experience, particularly, in comparative genomics and genome assembly pipelines. Our ideal candidate will be a team player who can work on their own initiative and is enthusiastic about tutoring others. Experience working with ortholog search and knowledge of sub-Saharan indigenous crops are desirable. Detailed person specification can be found in job description document attached to this advertisement.

Please upload a copy of your research CV to support your application. This should include your publication and funding record, as well as any other relevant information to demonstrate your track record as a research scientist e.g. scientific honours and panel / committee memberships, PhD supervision etc.

This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £41,205 per annum [Band D]

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.

At Kew, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the insights they bring. When you join us, you will find an organisation that values your perspective and lived experience. You will receive support to achieve your full potential and access opportunities to develop and progress. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is ongoing, shaped by the people who work here and the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we are breaking down barriers to be an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Whoever you are, and however you experience the world, there is a place for you to grow and belong at Kew.

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