Postdoctoral Researcher - Plant Biochemist in Nitrogen Fixation - PBI

Join us at EIT:

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. ...

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. ...

Your Role:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Biochemistry to join its pioneering Plant Biology Institute to contribute to the 'Biological Nitrogen Fixation' program. ...

Your Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Researcher will play a key role in designing and conducting experiments aligned with stage-gated milestones in our plant engineering program. ...

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate cutting edge research techniques into experiments.
• Present scientific work at seminars within the lab and at external meetings, 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.
• Draft scientific papers and contribute to preparation of publications.
• To assist in the translation of scientific results into commercial opportunities consistent with the EIT humane endeavours.
• Recognising and acting on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Completed PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Strong research background and competency in relevant research skills or areas for the post. ...

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated expertise in enzyme structure-guided rational protein engineering or directed evolution.

Benefits

Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus. Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days. Pension. Life Assurance. Income Protection. Private Medical Insurance. ...