Senior Plant Metabolic Engineer: Energetics & Redox Frontiers
Ellison Institute of Technology
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The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford invites applications for a Scientist/Senior Scientist in plant metabolic engineering to join our Plant Biology Institute. You will lead metabolic engineering and synthetic biology projects, translating lab findings into approaches that improve plant respiration, energy status, and redox balance in both cultured cells and whole plants.
Collaborating across disciplines, you will drive rigorous experiments, contribute to IP development, and support
Qualifications
- PhD in relevant field with strong plant biology research background.
- Experience in plant metabolic engineering and synthetic biology.
- Experience in transient and stable genetic engineering in plants.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimise engineering strategies to manipulate plant respiration, energy status, and redox balance.
- Lead experiments in plant cell cultures and whole plants, ensuring transfer between systems.
- Mentor team members and contribute to IP generation and translation to commercial opportunities.
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Job description
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford invites applications for a Scientist/Senior Scientist in plant metabolic engineering to join our Plant Biology Institute. You will lead metabolic engineering and synthetic biology projects, translating lab findings into approaches that improve plant respiration, energy status, and redox balance in both cultured cells and whole plants.
Collaborating across disciplines, you will drive rigorous experiments, contribute to IP development, and support
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