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, quick-moving and cooperative team in Cambridge
Work with leading academic and industry partners

📌 Plant Genome Editing Scientist Perth
🏢 ONE NUCLEUS
📍 Perth