At LeafyColl, we're developing recent lettuce varieties with improved commercial traits using CRISPR-Cas genome editing, and I'm looking for a scientist to take real ownership of this programme.

The role covers the full pipeline: identifying candidate genes, designing editing constructs, Agrobacterium-mediated lettuce transformation, tissue culture and shoot regeneration, through to sequence-confirmed edited plants.

Our primary requirement is proven hands-on success in generating and molecularly validating genome-edited plants, ideally lettuce (Lactuca sativa).

This could suit a fresh PhD, postdoc or industry scientist ready to move into a startup and see their work go from bench to market.

What we offer:

- 18-month fixed-term contract, extendable, with potential to become permanent
- Scientific ownership of a high-impact programme
- A small, fast-moving and collaborative team in Cambridge
- Work with leading academic and industry partners

📌 Plant Genome Editing Scientist (Town of Cambridge)
🏢 ONE NUCLEUS
📍 Town of Cambridge