Scientist – Plant Physiology

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in agricultural science is seeking a plant physiology scientist to drive improvements in gene-edited crops through R&D efforts. The successful candidate will work on experimental design and data analysis, collaborating closely with experts to enhance crop traits. This key role offers opportunities for mentorship and contributes to advancements in sustainable agriculture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Regular team meals and socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in plant physiology or related field.
• Experience working with major crops such as wheat, maize, or soy.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical insights.

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments on gene-edited crops.
• Analyse data from trials and lab studies.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

Plant physiology

Data analysis

Experiment design

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Plant Biology

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