Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford

Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant based production platforms for food and medicines Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state of the art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role At EIT we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lead for AI & Automation for Plant Transformation to join the Transformation Facility at the pioneering Plant Biology Institute. The candidate will work closely with the AI & Robotics (AIR) team at EIT and other external partners, providing plant sciences subject matter expertise to co develop AI and automation solutions that transform and accelerate plant transformation workflows while enhancing pipeline efficiency. The successful candidate will work within a matrixed, cross functional project team to guide the design and deployment of technology which integrates robotics, computer vision, and data infrastructure to enable scalable, reproducible and data rich transformation platforms, supporting the team with subject matter expertise, structured project planning and execution, and accountability for outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish an applied technologies team while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact. The candidate will be expected to play an active role in translating research into commercially applicable tools to advance trait programs and delivering commercial solutions aligned with EIT's mission of humane technological advancement. This is an exciting opportunity to develop as a leader in a dynamic, well supported, and purpose driven environment. Your Responsibilities Provide plant sciences subject matter expertise to design, develop and implement automated robotic systems for transformation and tissue culture workflows Co develop computer vision systems for the transformation pipeline, validation of phenotyping and automation tools, and performance optimization. Lead the data strategy and validation of predictive ML models to optimize transformation efficiency and regeneration success Partner with AIR and data engineering teams to establish robust data pipelines for predictive modelling using multilayer phenotyping and automation data in high-throughput transformation pipelines Provide scientific and project leadership to researchers and engineers in applied AI/ML and automation engineering within a matrix team structure Co develop and manage project plans, timelines, and reporting frameworks to ensure delivery of technical milestones and progression towards deployable products Provide oversight and accountability within PBI for this matrixed project team ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and commitments Engage stakeholders across transformation team, wider PBI, AIR, and external partners to ensure transparent communication, progress reporting and expectation management. Contribute to long term digital transformation strategy Deploy automated robotic systems for transformation and tissue culture workflows Collaborate with cross functional teams to incorporate cutting edge applied technologies to develop commercial products Present scientific work at seminars within EIT and at external meetings or conferences, including contributing to laboratory wide discussions on developments within the field. To assist in mentoring graduate students and other members of the research group where appropriate Collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. Provide regulate structure reporting on progress, risks and delivery status To assist in the translation of scientific results into publications, commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavors Recognise the acting on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery Experience moving innovations beyond proof of concept and towards validated, scalable and impactful products Requirements Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience PhD in Plant Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, or Plant Biotechnology Background in crop transformation enabling technologies in an industrial or academic setting Strong expertise in plant regeneration, morphogenesis, and transformation systems for elite lines or recalcitrant crops Experience manipulating developmental regulators to enhance regeneration and transformation efficiency Track record of innovation in transformation or regeneration biology Ability to translate mechanistic biology into practical applications Experience in planning and management tools like spreadsheets, Microsoft planner, LIMS, ELN or confluence Demonstrated experience in project leadership, cross functional team coordination, and delivery accountability To understand (or have a desire to understand) the path to impact for the research area in question and where appropriate to consider user feedback and market research in designing research experiments Ability to build both internal and external relationships. Working collaboratively with others outside of their discipline Clear and demonstrable problem-solving skills Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills Excellent written communication and report writing skills Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience in plant biology or controlled environment automation systems Experience with computer vision in biological imaging contexts Experience integrating hardware, software, and biological workflows Experience leading matrixed or cross institutional project teams Experience progressing research platforms toward product development Benefits Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit Newly constructed, state of the art laboratories and growth facilities A collaborative research environment with highly skilled team working at the cutting edge of plant science to create commercially sustainable solutions that tackle humanity's biggest challenges, including enabling sustainable agriculture and improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production Opportunities for professional development include publication, conferences, spin out generation, and leadership development

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford invites applications for a Lead for AI & Automation for Plant Transformation to join the Transformation Facility at the Plant Biology Institute. You will guide robotics, AI, and data infrastructure to accelerate plant transformation workflows with reproducible results. The role requires collaboration with the AIR team and external partners to translate research into commercially viable tools, driving innovation from lab to global impact within a

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant based production platforms for food and medicines Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state of the art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role: EIT is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Scientist (all levels) in Advanced Genome Technologies to be part of a transformative research programme at the forefront of plant biotechnology. The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments aligned with stage gated milestones in our advanced genome technologies and/or next generation plant transformation programme. They will work at the cutting edge of plant biotechnology, developing new and enhanced methods for genetic manipulation, plant regeneration, and DNA/RNA delivery to plants that enable a step change in our technological ability to engineer plants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cutting edge genomic technologies, and/or next generation plant transformation, an intrinsic motivation to translate their research into commercial solutions for real life impact, and be a creative problem solver, ready to be part of a rapidly scaling team. The Scientist will be expected to contribute to publications and IP generation and play an active role in translating research into real world and commercial solutions aligned with EIT's mission of humane technological advancement. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct high impact research at the forefront of plant science while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact. Your Responsibilities: Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretations, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes Deliver research progress through stage gated milestones Collaborate with cross functional teams to incorporate cutting edge research techniques into experiments Present scientific work at seminars within EIT and at external meetings, including contributing to laboratory wide discussions on developments within the field Assist in mentoring other members of the research group where appropriate Collaborate with experts across the EIT ecosystem, e.g. at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology. Assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery Conduct research ethically, in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance and best scientific practice Requirements Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Completed Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry or other relevant discipline Deep expertise and insight into cellular, molecular and synthetic biology that extends into the biochemistry and physics of molecular interactions Significant experience in plant molecular biology and/or plant microbe interactions is anticipated, though excellent candidates from other relevant backgrounds will also be considered The aptitude to rapidly test diverse and ambitious new hypotheses while retaining the flexibility to recognise and pivot away from ideas that fail to show promise Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Elucidation and engineering of protein:protein and protein:nucleic acid interactions e.g. receptor ligand systems such as NLR R genes, pathogen effectors and microbial secretion systems, cytoskeleton assembly and mechanics, virus/phage capsid assembly, toxin biochemistry, vesicle and membrane trafficking, manipulation of molecular motors and pumps and/or the alteration of meiotic/mitotic machinery and behavior Gene editing and genome engineering beyond the production of single or multiplexed edits e.g. protein engineering of editors, genomic integration of large (multiple kb) DNA sequences, creation/delivery of artificial chromosomes and/or novel delivery of nucleic acids to plant and other cells Creation of novel biological features and functions through synthetic biology with a focus on unique and impactful approaches to improving plant transformation (including through use of automation and high throughput screening methodologies) Benefits Our Benefits: Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. 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 Working Together - What It Involves: During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford seeks a Scientist in Photosynthesis Assay Development to advance yield and photosynthesis projects. You will develop platforms to assess engineered protein variants on photosynthesis, photoprotection, and carbon assimilation, using transient expression, molecular biology, and phenotyping to boost crop productivity. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design scalable workflows, publish findings, and contribute to IP and translation of

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your 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. The successful candidate will develop and apply experimental platforms to evaluate the effects of engineered protein variants on photosynthetic efficiency, photoprotection and carbon assimilation. By combining transient plant expression systems, molecular biology, and advanced photosynthetic phenotyping, this work will accelerate the identification and validation of proteins capable of improving crop productivity. The ultimate goal of this research is to deliver transformative improvements in agricultural productivity and resilience, enabling farmers to achieve greater yields from existing agricultural land while reducing the environmental footprint of food production. Your Responsibilities: The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to develop, optimise, and scale experimental platforms for evaluating the effects of engineered protein variants on photosynthetic performance. Successful delivery of these research objectives will require expertise in developing and applying robust photosynthetic phenotyping assays, plant expression systems, molecular biology, and plant biochemistry. The successful candidate will apply strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills to establish robust, reproducible and scalable workflows suitable for high-throughput evaluation of candidate proteins. Insights generated from this work will directly inform go/no-go decisions for downstream crop transformation and validation. The successful candidate will work closely with computational scientists, protein engineers, and plant biologists to translate candidate variants into experimentally testable hypotheses. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative photosynthetic phenotyping platforms for crop improvement while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact. The scientist will be expected to contribute to publications and IP generation and play an active role in translating research into real-world and commercial solutions aligned with EITs mission of humane technological advancement. This is an exciting opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in a dynamic, well-supported, and purpose-driven environment. Additional Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate cutting edge research techniques into experiments Support the photosynthetic characterisation of transformed crop plants as candidate traits progress through the validation pipeline Present scientific work at seminars within the team and at external meetings, including contributing to institute-wide discussions on developments within the field Collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem Draft scientific papers and contribute to preparation of publications Assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery Requirements Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 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, including PAM fluorometry and interpretation of parameters such as PSII efficiency, electron transport rate (ETR), non-photochemical quenching (NPQ), and related photosynthetic traits Demonstrated experience measuring photosynthetic performance across one or more photosynthetic systems (e.g. intact plants, leaf discs, plant cell cultures, algae or cyanobacteria) 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 visualisationDemonstrated ability to conduct independent research to the highest standard, and to publish results in peer-reviewed journals. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Demonstrated experience working with a range of transient plant expression systems, including cell cultures, protoplasts, and/or Agrobacterium-infiltrated tissues Demonstrated experience measuring photosynthesis using gas exchange systems (e.g., LI-CORs) and analysing photosynthetic responses to environmental and genetic perturbations Demonstrated experience using fluorescent reporters to visualize protein expression levels and/or subcellular protein localisation Demonstrated experience in genetic engineering applied to a range of plant species, including stable transgenic approaches as well as CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing Demonstrated experience in advanced microscopy analysis and imaging of plant cells or tissues using light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy techniques Experience analysing large biological datasets using Python and/or R. Experience preparing, processing or analysing next-generation sequencing (NGS) datasets Benefits Our Benefits: Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. 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 Working Together - What It Involves: You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You must be based in . click apply for full job details

Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. Your Role The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking highly motivated and skilled Scientist (all levels) in Molecular Biology to be part of a transformative research programme at the forefront of plant biotechnology. The successful candidate will design and conduct experiments aligned with stage-gated milestones. The Scientist will be expected to contribute to publications and IP generation and play an active role in translating research into real world and commercial solutions aligned with EIT's mission of humane technological advancement. This role offers a unique opportunity to conduct high-impact research at the forefront of plant science while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation from lab to global impact. The ideal candidate will have an intrinsic motivation to translate their research into commercial solutions for real life impact, and be a creative problem solver, ready to be part of a rapidly scaling team. Your Responsibilities Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretations, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes Deliver research progress through stage gated milestones Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate cutting edge research techniques into experiments Present scientific work at seminars within EIT and at external meetings, including contributing to laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field Assist in mentoring other members of the research group where appropriate Collaborate with experts across the EIT ecosystem, e.g. at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology. Assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery Conduct research ethically, in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance and best scientific practice Requirements Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience PhD and > 5 years postdoctoral research experience in high-performance (ideally, plant) molecular biology labs in industry or academia Extensive experience in the design, construction, and deployment of (ideally, plant) gene libraries for gene discovery, trait engineering, and functional genomics applications. Hands-on experience with pooled transformation, selection, screening, and deconvolution workflows in plant cells, tissues, or whole plant systems. Expertise in molecular cloning techniques including Golden Gate, Gateway, Gibson Assembly and modular DNA assembly systems. Experience applying NGS-based methods for library quality control, construct identification, barcode tracking, and pooled-screen analysis. Ability to design, optimise, and troubleshoot automated molecular biology workflows, including cloning, transformation, screening, and sample preparation processes. The aptitude to rapidly test diverse and ambitious new hypotheses while retaining the flexibility to recognize and pivot away from ideas that fail to show promise Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Extensive knowledge of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, transient expression systems, and stable transformation approaches across plant species. Proven experience designing and utilising a wide range of plant expression vectors, binary vectors, and transformation constructs. Strong understanding of plant gene regulatory networks, transcription factor biology, promoter architecture, and plant gene expression control mechanisms. Demonstrated experience operating and developing workflows for laboratory automation platforms and liquid handling systems (e.g., Opentrons, Hamilton, or equivalent). Experience with high-throughput sample processing in multiwell plate formats Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams spanning molecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, automation, and computational biology. Excellent experimental documentation, scientific communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with laboratory data management systems, electronic lab notebooks, and automated data capture workflows. Benefits Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday. Our annual leave allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year. You will also have the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave in January and July. 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

The Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford seeks a highly motivated Scientist in Molecular Biology for a plant biotechnology research programme. You will design experiments, generate data, and contribute to publications and IP. You will collaborate across AI, automation, and generative biology to translate discoveries into real-world applications. Ideal candidates hold a PhD with >5 years postdoctoral experience in plant molecular biology, and are adept at cloning, libraries, and high-throughput