Senior Research Associate - Corn Transformation Pipeline

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Travel allowance

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

A renowned research institute in Oxford seeks a Senior Research Associate to lead crop transformation workflows. Responsibilities include optimising transformation efficiency and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a strong background in plant biotechnology, with a PhD or MSc and expertise in tissue culture. This role offers a collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional development. Salary is competitive, reflecting experience, with additional benefits including enhanced holiday and pension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in transforming commercial or elite germplasm.
• Proven troubleshooting and optimisation skills in complex biological systems.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise transformation systems in elite crop lines.
• Drive transformation efficiency improvements and regeneration consistency.
• Develop detailed experimental plans and reports.
• Train and mentor Research Associates.

Skills

Crop transformation expertise

Tissue culture proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

PhD in Plant Biotechnology

MSc with hands-on expertise in crop transformation

Tools

LIMS

Job description

A renowned research institute in Oxford seeks a Senior Research Associate to lead crop transformation workflows. Responsibilities include optimising transformation efficiency and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a strong background in plant biotechnology, with a PhD or MSc and expertise in tissue culture. This role offers a collaborative research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for professional development. Salary is competitive, reflecting experience, with additional benefits including enhanced holiday and pension.