(Senior) Group Leader, Plant Phenotyping – Plant Biology Institute

The Group Leader position centres on managing the automated phenotyping function, delivering robust analytical capabilities to support the interpretation whole plant, plant cell, and plant tissue culture phenotyping p. It would suit someone who can bring ownership, clear communication, and practical organisation to the role.

Role overview

Develop and implement image and sensor-based phenotyping strategies and workflows that support the experimental programmes of PBI. Lead, and mentor a team that can build capacity in automated phenotyping, analysis and interpretation.

Main responsibilities

Managing the automated phenotyping function, delivering robust analytical capabilities to support the interpretation whole plant, plant cell, and plant tissue culture phenotyping pro. Work closely with researchers and group leads to develop and refine phenotyping pipelines for analysing plants, plant cells and tissue culture. Maintaining pipelines for processing phenotyping data.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage scientific output for a team of PhDs/Post doctoral researchers.
• Experience delivering against long term strategic research programs.
• Experience of managing a large team of researchers and scientists including interdisciplinary workstream integration.

Job details

• Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus.
• Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days.
• Additional detail: Bonus opportunities may be available.