How do I continue my PhD research project as a Postdoc? I was wondering if I could get some advice about how to go about continuing my PhD project as a Postdoc. I'm actually from the UK not the US but I think that your answers and advice will still be applicable and really helpful.  

So here's a bit of background about myself: I really enjoyed my Plant Science PhD, and even though I came out of it with more questions than when I went in, I managed to get two papers published in two very respectable journals (both of which are still cited today). At the time I wanted to get experience working in other fields, so after my PhD I found a Postdoc in a different research area of Plant Sciences; however, I didn't really enjoy this research area and due to unforeseen circumstances that were out of my control, I came out of it with only one paper, which I am still trying to finish. At the moment I'm employed in Science Services so for the first time in years, I am in a position where I can be choosy about my next job.  

What I would like to do is apply for funding to continue my PhD project because I would like to get back into this area of research; I think with the new technologies that are available I could make a lot of interesting discoveries. My PhD supervisor has since retired and has given me his blessing to approach other researchers, and I assume I have to do this before I apply for funding.  Is this correct? 

I have no idea how to go about this and if it is even feasible, so any advice you can give me would be great. 

Many thanks,
Kate
In the UK there might be one or two early career fellowship schemes that you could apply to. Some have restrictions on when you finished your PhD and require the hosting university to provide some percentage of the funding. They are competitive of course but it sounds like a good fit for your situation - you have a good idea and relevant experience and all you need is someone sensible enough to fund you.