Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering
Quick answer
Ellison Institute of Technology is hiring a Senior Scientist in Plant Metabolic Engineering in Oxford, UK, offering a competitive salary and various benefits.
- Role
- Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering
- 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
The Ellison Institute of Technology is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist or Senior Scientist in plant metabolic engineering to join its pioneering Plant Biology Institute.
What you'll do
- Design, implement and characterise engineering strategies to manipulate plant respiratory activity, energy status, and redox balance
- Develop and apply methods to quantify cellular respiratory activity, energy status, redox balance and other relevant metabolic responses in plant cells and tissues
- Lead experiments in plant cell cultures and whole plants, ensuring that findings are effectively translated between the two experimental systems
- Lead phenotyping of engineered cell cultures and plant lines using physiological, biochemical, imaging and multi-omics approaches
- Apply iterative design–build–test–learn cycles to develop and refine engineering strategies
- Advance promising engineering strategies into whole plants for functional validation
What it takes
- PhD in Plant Biology, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline
- Strong research background with expertise in one or more areas relevant to the role
- Demonstrated experience in plant metabolic engineering and synthetic biology
- Demonstrated experience in the targeted manipulation of cellular processes
- Demonstrated experience developing or applying methods to measure respiration, energy status, redox balance and/or other related metabolic parameters
- Demonstrated experience of transient and stable genetic engineering in plant cell cultures, tissues and/or whole plants
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?
The compensation is salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a PhD in Plant Biology, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline, and strong research background with expertise in one or more areas relevant to the role.
How do I apply?
You can apply now on the Ellison Institute of Technology's job posting page.
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