Research Scientist - Plant Sciences

Job Location: Norwich, East Anglia

Job Salary: Competitive Dependent on Experience

Job Details: Generous holidays, Pension, 2-year fixed term contract

Job Sectors: Plant Science Jobs / Plant Physiology Jobs / Plant Pathology Jobs / Plant Biology Jobs / Molecular Biology Jobs / Gene Editing Jobs / Tissue Culture Jobs

Our client, a company that specialises in plant sciences, are looking for a recent or experienced plant science or molecular biology PhD graduate to join their team.

They are looking for someone educated to PhD level in a Plant Science, Plant Biology, Plant Physiology related field. You will be responsible for the delivery of project based experimental work, executing all experiments with the assistance of a technician.

Job Responsibilities:

• Detailed experimental analysis
• Working with transgenics in plants
• Performing molecular biology related techniques
• Presenting data and results
• General laboratory work and house keeping

Job Requirements:

• A PhD in Plant Biology, Plant Sciences, Plant Physiology or other Molecular Biology related disciplines.
• Proven track record of working with transgenics in plants
• Experience of working with plant regeneration from tissue culture is highly desirable
• Experience with CRISPR and cloning
• Data analysis experience