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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Plant Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering Royal Holloway, University of London in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
This is a full-time, fixed-term salaried post to 30 November 2028. The advert does not state the salary amount. Benefits include generous annual leave, training and development opportunities, a pension scheme with generous employer contribution, Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes, help with eyesight-testing costs, and free parking.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Royal Holloway, University of London
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About this position
Royal Holloway, University of London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join its Department of Biological Sciences and work with Professor Alessandra Devoto in collaboration with Syngenta Jealott’s Hill.
The project, Plant Cell Libraries, focuses on plant synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. The researcher will develop and characterise engineered plant cell cultures and whole plants, contributing to plant engineering through iterative design–build–test–learn strategies.
The role involves leading experimental research using physiological, biochemical, imaging and multi-omics approaches. The successful researcher will investigate engineered plant systems, interpret experimental data and contribute to the development of the wider research programme. The position also includes participation in scientific publications, conference presentations and collaborative research activities.
The post is based in Egham, Surrey, within Royal Holloway’s research environment and near Windsor Great Park, with links to the University’s wider London context. The researcher will work in a dynamic, collaborative setting alongside academic and industry partners, with opportunities to support students and colleagues and communicate complex scientific findings to different audiences.
Funding details
This is a full-time, fixed-term salaried post to 30 November 2028. The advert does not state the salary amount. Benefits include generous annual leave, training and development opportunities, a pension scheme with generous employer contribution, Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes, help with eyesight-testing costs, and free parking.
What's required
A PhD or near completion in Plant Biology, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline is required, along with a strong research background in plant molecular cell biology and plant in vitro culture. Applicants should have practical experience in plant cell and tissue culture, genetic transformation, selection and screening, molecular cloning, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. Experience preparing biological samples for high-throughput genomics, microscopy and related bioinformatics analyses is advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational and time management skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, accurate research record keeping, presentation of complex scientific information, and capacity to support mentoring are also required. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or have UK leave to remain and associated right to work for the duration of employment.
How to apply
Apply online through the Royal Holloway vacancy portal using reference 1026-357. Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on 13 November 2026. Employment requires eligibility to work in the UK because the University cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship.
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