Lead, AI & Automation for Plant Transformation

Ellison Institute of Technology

Oxford

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford seeks a Lead for AI & Automation for Plant Transformation to guide the Transformation Facility's efforts. You will collaborate with AI & Robotics teams to integrate robotics, computer vision, and data infrastructure to enable scalable, data-rich transformation platforms.

The role offers leadership in applied technologies, translating research into commercially applicable tools to advance trait programs and deliver solutions aligned with EIT's mission of

Qualifications

PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
Experience leading AI/automation projects.
Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Track record translating research into commercial tools.

Responsibilities

Provide plant sciences subject matter expertise to design, develop and implement automated robotic systems for transformation workflows.
Co-develop computer vision systems for the transformation pipeline and automation tools.
Lead the data strategy and validation of predictive ML models to optimize transformation efficacy.
Partner with AI/Robotics and data teams to build robust data pipelines for modeling.
Provide leadership within a matrix team to drive milestones and deployable products.

Skills

AI & Automation leadership

Plant transformation

Robotics

Computer vision

Data infrastructure

Education

PhD in plant science

Relevant science degree

Tools

Python

ML libraries

Data pipelines

Job description

The role offers leadership in applied technologies, translating research into commercially applicable tools to advance trait programs and deliver solutions aligned with EIT's mission of

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