(Senior) Group Leader, Nitrogen Fixation - Plant Biology Institute
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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 CO₂; Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.
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.
Your Role:
At EIT we are seeking an inspiring and strategic Senior Group Leader/Group Leader in Nitrogen Fixation to lead a flagship research programme within its rapidly expanding Plant Biology Institute.
Leadership:
- Contribute to the development and expansion of a newly established plant science institute.
- Establish, lead, and continuously evolve a flagship research programme in biological nitrogen fixation in plants.
- Recruit and lead a top talent team of research scientists.
Research designed for impact:
- Contribute to planning and communicating the scientific direction of the nitrogen fixation program.
- Direct the activities of the research group.
- Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.
- Manage project resources.
Requirements
Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Leader of research group(s) within academia or industry.
- Recognised thought leader in their field.
- Proven ability to manage scientific output for a team of PhDs/Post doctoral researchers.
- Experience delivering against long term strategic research programs.
- Experience of managing a large team of researchers and scientists.
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