Latest Sustainable Agriculture Jobs

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (van Bijsterveldt Lab)-Generative Biology Institute

This role involves designing and executing experiments in synthetic chromosome engineering, with a focus on centromere design, mitotic segregation, and meiotic control in mammals and plants. The researcher will develop novel methodologies, analyse genomic datasets, and contribute to foundational work in programmable synthesis of large genetic systems. Collaboration, publication, and mentoring are key components, within a multidisciplinary team advancing the engineering of biology.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Jamali Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

Design and develop generative protein models that capture enzyme dynamics and function, with a focus on catalysis through motion. Analyze complex datasets and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evolve designs in vivo. Contribute to high-impact research publication and translation within a cutting-edge synthetic biology environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site

Scientist, Image Based Screening - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves designing and optimizing high-throughput, image-based phenotypic screening workflows for plant cells, developing robust imaging assays, and collaborating with automation and AI teams to integrate scalable screening processes. The scientist will work on cutting-edge research to enhance plant productivity and sustainability, contributing to publications and IP generation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist, Enzymology - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves developing and optimising high-throughput enzyme assays to characterise plant protein variants for improved crop yield and climate resilience. The scientist will work at the intersection of enzymology, protein engineering, and automation, collaborating with AI and robotics teams to build scalable biochemical workflows. The position focuses on translating computational protein designs into experimentally validated candidates for agricultural innovation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist, Molecular Biology - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves designing and conducting molecular biology experiments within a plant science research programme focused on improving global food production and sustainability. The scientist will work on stage-gated research milestones, contribute to intellectual property and publications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI, automation, and generative biology experts. Emphasis is placed on translating scientific discoveries into scalable, real-world commercial solutions with ethical and environmental considerations.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Cloud Platform Engineer

Design and operate secure, scalable Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) platforms supporting enterprise applications, scientific research, and AI workloads. Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and CI/CD, enforce cloud security controls, and provide self-service cloud patterns for research and engineering teams. Focus on automation, monitoring, disaster recovery, and cost optimisation across cloud services.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Bioinformatician

This role involves developing and implementing bioinformatics algorithms to analyse genomic and transcriptomic data from complex plant genomes. The bioinformatician will translate biological research questions into computational analyses, apply machine learning to predict phenotypic outcomes, and collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to integrate tools into scalable pipelines. The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary plant science institute focused on global food security and sustainability.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatician - Pathogen

This role involves developing and refining bioinformatics workflows to analyse whole genome and metagenomic sequencing data for infectious disease diagnostics. The bioinformatician will work closely with wet lab scientists to interpret complex datasets, focusing on taxonomic classification, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and strain characterisation. The position supports a translational research initiative aiming to deploy scalable diagnostic tools globally.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

(Senior) Group Leader, Nitrogen Fixation - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in biological nitrogen fixation, focusing on engineering novel nitrogen-fixing systems in plants using metabolic and protein engineering. Recruit and manage a high-performing research team, drive translational science from lab to field, and collaborate across EIT’s interdisciplinary ecosystem. The role emphasizes rigorous experimental design, stage-gated research delivery, and the development of commercially viable, impact-driven plant science solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Senior) Group Leader, Advanced Genome Technologies - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in advanced genome technologies and next-generation plant transformation, focusing on novel DNA/RNA delivery, plant regeneration, and high-throughput engineering. Build and manage an interdisciplinary team within a newly established, rapidly scaling plant sciences institute, driving scientific innovation from lab to real-world impact. Collaborate across AI, automation, and commercialisation teams to translate breakthroughs in plant biotechnology into scalable, sustainable solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Senior) Computational Genomics Scientist, Algorithms & AI/ML

Design and develop computational algorithms and AI/ML methods to translate metagenomic sequencing data into actionable clinical and public health insights. Focus on taxonomic classification, antimicrobial resistance prediction, and scalable workflow integration within a multidisciplinary team. Work leverages long-read sequencing and large-scale pathogen genomic datasets to advance diagnostic tools.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Scientist, Advanced Genome Technologies - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves designing and conducting experiments in advanced genome technologies and next-generation plant transformation to enhance plant engineering capabilities. The scientist will work on genetic manipulation, DNA/RNA delivery, and plant regeneration, contributing to high-impact research with real-world applications in food security and sustainable agriculture. Collaboration with AI, automation, and generative biology experts across EIT’s ecosystem is a key part of the role.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

AI & Automation Lead for Plant Transformation - Plant Biology Institute

Lead the integration of AI, robotics, and automation in plant transformation workflows to accelerate scalable, data-rich platforms for plant science. Provide subject matter expertise in plant biology while co-developing computer vision systems, predictive ML models, and high-throughput pipelines. Drive project execution, scientific translation, and commercialisation within a multidisciplinary team focused on transforming lab-based discoveries into real-world agricultural and environmental solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist - Photosynthesis Assay Development

Develop and scale experimental platforms to evaluate engineered protein variants' impact on photosynthetic efficiency, photoprotection, and carbon assimilation in plants. Utilize transient expression systems, molecular biology, and advanced phenotyping to accelerate crop productivity research. Collaborate with computational scientists and protein engineers to inform downstream crop transformation decisions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Senior) Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering

This role involves developing metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies to optimise plant respiratory activity, energy status, and redox balance. Work is conducted in plant cell cultures and whole plants using iterative design–build–test–learn cycles, with translation from lab to real-world applications supported by multi-omics phenotyping and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The scientist will drive IP generation and contribute to commercialising innovations in sustainable agriculture and plant-based production.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent