Plant Genome Engineering Scientist

The Phage; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ellison Institute of Technology invites applications for a Scientist (all levels) in Advanced Genome Technologies to join the Plant Biology Institute in Oxford, UK. You will advance genome engineering, plant transformation, and DNA/RNA delivery, collaborating with AI, automation, and synthetic biology experts.

You will publish findings, contribute to patents, and help translate discoveries into commercial solutions while mentoring colleagues and maintaining rigorous ethics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology, cellular biology, and synthetic biology.
• Experience in plant molecular biology or plant-microbe interactions preferred.
• Strong experimental design and data analysis skills.
• Ability to develop and test innovative research hypotheses.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and analyse experiments to support research in advanced genome technologies.
• Develop innovative approaches to plant genetic manipulation, regeneration, and DNA/RNA delivery.
• Achieve research objectives through stage-gated milestones.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate emerging technologies into research projects.
• Present research findings at internal seminars, scientific meetings, and conferences.
• Contribute to scientific publications, intellectual property development, and patent applications.
• Support the mentoring and development of other research team members.
• Work with specialists in artificial intelligence, automation, and synthetic biology.
• Identify opportunities to translate research findings into commercial applications.
• Maintain high standards of research ethics, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Synthetic biology

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology or Biochemistry

Job description

The Ellison Institute of Technology invites applications for a Scientist (all levels) in Advanced Genome Technologies to join the Plant Biology Institute in Oxford, UK. You will advance genome engineering, plant transformation, and DNA/RNA delivery, collaborating with AI, automation, and synthetic biology experts.

You will publish findings, contribute to patents, and help translate discoveries into commercial solutions while mentoring colleagues and maintaining rigorous ethics.