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Scientist – Plant Physiology

JR United Kingdom

Exeter

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Une entreprise innovante dans la génétique des plantes recherche un scientifique en physiologie végétale pour soutenir son pipeline de R&D. Le poste consiste à élaborer des méthodes de sélection de cultures, analyser les données des essais en laboratoire et sur le terrain, et à collaborer étroitement avec d'autres scientifiques. Une expérience en physiologie végétale, notamment en photosynthèse, ainsi qu'un doctorat dans le domaine est requis.

Benefits

Assurance médicale privée
Congés parentaux améliorés
Pension
Repas et événements d'équipe réguliers

Qualifications

  • Docteur en biologie végétale ou domaine similaire, avec plus de 3 ans d'expérience.
  • Expert en physiologie végétale, surtout en photosynthèse.
  • Capable de traduire des données complexes en idées pratiques.

Responsibilities

  • Concevoir et exécuter des expériences sur des cultures éditées génétiquement.
  • Analyser les données des essais et des études en laboratoire.
  • Améliorer les traits des cultures grâce à des insights physiologiques et génétiques.

Skills

Connaissance de la physiologie végétale
Analyse de données
Communication

Education

PhD en biologie végétale

Tools

R
Python
SAS

Job description

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Benefits include:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Pension
  • Regular team meals and socials

About

The client uses wild plant genetics to improve global crops for better yields and carbon capture. Backed by strong funding and working at the cutting edge of agricultural science, the team is based in modern labs at Milton Park, Oxfordshire.

The Role

The client is looking for a plant physiology scientist to support its R&D pipeline. You’ll focus on photosynthesis, develop crop screening methods, and analyse data from lab and field trials. This role is key to improving traits in gene-edited crops and involves close collaboration with scientists and agronomists.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and run experiments on gene-edited crops
  • Analyse data from trials and lab studies
  • Improve crop traits through physiological and genetic insight
  • Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical teams
  • Mentor team members and contribute to lab processes

Requirements

  • PhD in Plant Biology or similar, with 3+ years' experience
  • Strong knowledge of plant physiology (esp. photosynthesis)
  • Experience working with major crops (e.g. wheat, maize, soy)
  • Skilled in data analysis (R, Python or SAS)
  • Experience in field trial design
  • Able to translate complex data into practical insights
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