Plant Synthetic Biologist: Photosynthesis & Yield

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; Vor Ort; GBP 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension 7.5% employer contribution

Life insurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Electric car scheme

Nursery salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

Family planning support

Coaching & therapy services

Enhanced holiday

Zusammenfassung

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford invites applications for a Scientist-level Synthetic Biologist in plant synthetic biology to join its pioneering Plant Biology Institute and contribute to the ‘Photosynthesis and Yield’ programme.

You will design and conduct experiments, bring hands-on genome editing and protein engineering expertise, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact.

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in molecular biology or biochemistry.
• Experience with genome editing and protein analysis.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary team to advance Photosynthesis and Yield programme.
• Design and conduct evolution campaigns and selection schemes.
• Develop and optimize plant protein engineering approaches.
• Translate results into commercial opportunities aligned with EIT mission.

Kenntnisse

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Synthetic biology

Data analysis & visualization

Ausbildung

PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry

Tools

Genome editing tools

High-throughput screening

Jobbeschreibung

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford invites applications for a Scientist-level Synthetic Biologist in plant synthetic biology to join its pioneering Plant Biology Institute and contribute to the ‘Photosynthesis and Yield’ programme.

You will design and conduct experiments, bring hands-on genome editing and protein engineering expertise, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact.