This BBSRC Industrial CASE studentship is a collaboration between Unilever Plc, the University of Edinburgh and Green Bioactives Ltd. The successful applicant will be predominantly located at the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences, University of Edinburgh but may also undertake research at Unilever Plc acquiring cutting-edge commercial and research skills.
The Studentship will develop novel transformation and associated gene editing technologies for cultured plant stem cells to help improve yields of a natural and potentially sustainable ingredient for personal care products. This work will help facilitate the establishment of a sustainable and reliable plant cell-based biomanufacturing platform for the future production of a key ingredient, and potentially other related plant natural products, to help meet global personal care needs.
This industrial-academic collaboration provides a unique opportunity to develop a blend of commercial and academic research skills, providing a strong basis for future career development. Networking across the Unilever BBSRC CASE student cohort will be strongly encouraged and facilitated through the annual student workshop, virtual meeting, specific training courses and digital communications.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, a creative thinker and be able to work independently or as a member of a team. The successful applicant must have at least an upper second-class BSc in a biology based subject and ideally experience in one or more of the following: molecular / synthetic biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology or plant science.
The School of Biological Sciences is committed to Equality & Diversity: https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/equality-and-diversity
How to apply
In the first instance, please send a cover letter and detailed CV to [Email Address Removed] (Professor Gary J. Loake, University of Edinburgh) as soon as possible and no later than 31 August 2023.
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