Plant Synthetic Biologist – Photosynthesis & Yield

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary dependent on experience + bonus

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + 3+

Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance for you and:

Employee discounts

Electric car scheme

Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family Planning

Neurodiversity support

Job summary

The Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford invites a Scientist-level Synthetic Biologist to join the Plant Biology Institute. You will advance photosynthesis and yield programmes, translating discoveries into commercial opportunities and sustainable innovation.

You will design experiments, apply genome editing and high-throughput approaches, collaborate across teams, and contribute to IP and impact delivery in a world-class plant science environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or related discipline.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques.
• Biochemical analysis including protein purification and in vitro assays.
• Bioinformatic analysis and processing genomic data.
• Knowledge of synthetic biology and high-throughput experimental approaches.
• Ability to conduct independent research to the highest standard.
• Ability to perform data analysis, statistical evaluation, and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve research goals.
• Design, conduct and analyse evolution campaigns.
• Establish new selection schemes suitable for optimisation of photosynthetic proteins.
• Advance protein engineering techniques.
• Provide expert advice for strategic decision making.
• Assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours.
• Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemical analysis

Bioinformatics

Genome editing

Data analysis & statistics

Independent research

Visualization

Education

PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry or related discipline

Tools

Genome editing tools

Next-Generation Sequencing

Bioinformatics pipelines

Job description

The Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford invites a Scientist-level Synthetic Biologist to join the Plant Biology Institute. You will advance photosynthesis and yield programmes, translating discoveries into commercial opportunities and sustainable innovation.

You will design experiments, apply genome editing and high-throughput approaches, collaborate across teams, and contribute to IP and impact delivery in a world-class plant science environment.