Scientist - Photosynthesis Assay Development
Quick answer
Ellison Institute of Technology is hiring a senior Scientist - Photosynthesis Assay Development in Oxford, UK, with a competitive salary and benefits package to develop and apply experimental platforms for evaluating the effects of engineered protein variants on photosynthetic efficiency.
- Role
- Scientist - Photosynthesis Assay Development
- 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
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
EIT is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist in Photosynthesis Assay Development 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
- Develop and apply experimental platforms to evaluate the effects of engineered protein variants on photosynthetic efficiency, photoprotection and carbon assimilation
- Combine transient plant expression systems, molecular biology, and advanced photosynthetic phenotyping
- Accelerate the identification and validation of proteins capable of improving crop productivity
- Collaborate with computational scientists, protein engineers, and plant biologists
- Contribute to publications and IP generation
- Support the photosynthetic characterization of transformed crop plants
What it takes
- Completed PhD in plant physiology, plant molecular biology, plant synthetic biology, plant biochemistry, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated experience measuring photosynthetic performance using chlorophyll fluorescence approaches
- Demonstrated experience measuring photosynthetic performance across one or more photosynthetic systems
- Experience designing robust, reproducible and scalable experimental workflows for evaluating photosynthetic traits
- Strong proficiency in molecular biology, including PCR, primer and construct design, molecular cloning, nucleic acid and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis and immunodetection
- Excellent skills in experimental design, data analysis, statistical evaluation, and visualisation
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus, Enhanced holiday, Pension - Employer contribution 7.5%, minimum employee contribution 5%, Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance as standard for you, your partner and any dependents. Including hospital Cash Plan, Employee discounts, Electric car scheme, Nursery Salary Sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Family Planning, Neurodiversity support including advise and assessments, Coaching & Therapy services
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom, and you must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a salary dependent on experience, travel allowance, and a bonus.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a PhD in plant physiology, plant molecular biology, plant synthetic biology, plant biochemistry, or a related discipline, and experience in measuring photosynthetic performance using chlorophyll fluorescence approaches.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by submitting your application through the Ellison Institute of Technology's job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office, but some travel may be required.
How to apply
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