Scientist, Enzymology
Quick answer
Ellison Institute of Technology is hiring a senior Scientist in Enzymology in Oxford, UK, to develop high-throughput enzyme assays for crop improvement, with a salary dependent on experience and benefits including enhanced holiday and private medical insurance.
- Role
- Scientist, Enzymology
- Organization
- Ellison Institute of Technology
- Location
- Oxford, England, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist in Enzymology to join the ‘Yield and Photosynthesis’ programme. This initiative aims to increase sustainable agricultural output from existing farmland by developing crop varieties with higher yield and greater resilience to a changing climate.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, and optimise high-throughput enzyme assays
- Protein expression and purification
- Biochemistry and data analysis
- Robust, scalable and reproducible assay platforms
- Automated laboratory pipelines
- Protein engineering and plant science
What it takes
- Completed PhD in biochemistry, enzymology, protein engineering, molecular biology or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing and optimising high-throughput enzyme assays
- Strong understanding of enzyme function, enzyme kinetics and biochemical assay development
- Demonstrated experience in recombinant protein expression or cell-free protein expression, protein purification and biochemical characterisation
- Demonstrated ability to design robust experiments, troubleshoot complex biochemical workflows and optimise high-throughput assay performance
- Strong proficiency in molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Enhanced holiday, Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5%, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance as standard, Employee discounts, Electric car scheme, Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Family Planning, Neurodiversity support, Coaching & Therapy services
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a PhD in biochemistry, enzymology, protein engineering, molecular biology or a related discipline, and experience in designing, developing and optimising high-throughput enzyme assays.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the Ellison Institute of Technology's job posting page and follow the instructions provided.
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