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.
Conduct independent, high-impact research in a multidisciplinary environment focused on engineering biology, with responsibilities including experimental design, data analysis, publication, and mentoring junior researchers. Work at the intersection of biology, technology, and engineering within a newly established, well-resourced institute pursuing transformative solutions in health, agriculture, and sustainability.
The Controlled Environment Lead will build and oversee plant growth and phenotyping facilities, ensuring controlled and reproducible environments for high-impact plant science research. Responsibilities include hands-on cultivation, data collection, and leading the team to support scientific and commercial goals.
The Senior Group Leader, Industry will lead a transformative research programme in plant biotechnology, focusing on advancing fundamental and applied science in photosynthesis, carbon assimilation, and nitrogen fixation. They will build and manage a high-performing interdisciplinary team, develop cross-sector collaborations, and ensure research excellence is translated into commercial opportunities.
This role involves conducting high-impact research in plant specialised metabolism engineering, focusing on the development of novel decarbonised plant-based production of food and medicines. The scientist will work in a collaborative environment, designing and conducting experiments, developing customized libraries, and driving the translation of research into real-world solutions.
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.
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.
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.
Leads an independent research group focused on advancing the engineering of biology, with a focus on genome synthesis and functional DNA design. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary institute to pioneer transformative applications in health, agriculture, and clean energy. Involves mentoring early-career researchers, shaping cutting-edge facilities, and driving long-term, scalable biological solutions.
This role involves pioneering research in synthetic biology, focusing on genome synthesis and genetic isolation to enable safe, scalable biotechnological applications. The postdoctoral fellow will develop novel methods for genome recoding, engineer synthetic genetic codes, and contribute to foundational work in making biology programmable. Work integrates experimental and computational approaches within a multidisciplinary, mission-driven research environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This role involves executing and optimising plant transformation and regeneration workflows, with a focus on improving protocol efficiency and troubleshooting issues across diverse crops and genotypes. The technician will lead quality control, train junior staff, and collaborate closely with scientists to scale laboratory processes. Work takes place in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary environment integrating plant science with AI and automation.
