Plant Biologist

_Do you want to join a company that is passionate about the science of plants and be at the forefront of sustainability in food production? We have patented cutting-edge active ingredients which turbo-charge the T6P biochemical pathway in plants that result in unprecedented yield increases. We are looking for a plant biologist who can translate this science across a variety of crop species from the lab to the field. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your scientific knowledge and make a difference to global agriculture._

Job Title: Plant Biologist

Reporting To: Chief Technology Officer

Contract duration: Open-ended, 6-month probationary period

**Salary**: £40-45k (experience dependent), plus share options

Application closing date: 31st January 2023

Principal responsibilities:

- To design, set up and test biostimulant performance on annual fruit and vegetable crops as well as broadacre crops.
- Work with chemists and develop targeted AI testing timelines.
- To take part in other company activities and projects as required.

Skills and Experience:

- Educated to a PhD level in plant biochemistry/reproductive development.
- Understanding of broadacre and/or fruiting crop growth requirements and management.
- Understanding of plant physiology, biochemistry, and assessment of physiological components. Complemented by wet-lab based enzymatic assays and sample preparation for LC-MS and spectrophotometric analysis.
- Understanding of statistical methods for data analysis and validation.

Competencies:

- Strong ability to evaluate and solve problems
- Self-starter, capable of working in a small team as well as independently.
- Willing to work flexibly, guided by plant growth milestones.
- Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
- Work to high standards and detail-oriented.

About SugaROx

SugaROx is a joint venture spinout company between Rothamsted Research and Oxford University formed in 2020 that is commercialising a biostimulant product based on the plant signalling sugar trehalose-6-phospate, first published in _Nature_ (2016).

Applicants must be willing to work in the Harpenden (Hertfordshire) area.

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location