Do you want to be part of a growing community focused on the national and global governance of engineering biology? Are you passionate about responsibly translating cutting-edge science into societal and ecological benefits? If so, this exciting Research Associate opportunity may be ideal for you.
In this role, you will contribute to the Advanced Research-Invention Agency funded project, Futuring Biological Commons. This project aims to advance the UK’s governing approach on synthetic plants, to foster a sustainable research and industrial ecosystem, and promote meaningful public deliberation.
You will work closely with Professor Joy Y. Zhang and a transdisciplinary research team, comprising experts from the social sciences, synthetic biology, industrial biotechnology, and civil society. Their role will be to advance an empirically grounded, forward-looking approach to relational plant ethics, incorporating care for technolifeforms and ‘symbiodiversity’ while identifying actionable strategies to overcome structural and cultural barriers in the responsible development and adoption of synthetic plant technologies.
As a Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:
* Ensuring the successful and timely delivery of the Futuring Biological Commons project, fostering a collaborative, collegial, and interdisciplinary research environment.
* Actively contributing to the research culture and intellectual community of the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice and the School of Social Sciences, engaging in knowledge exchange and academic development initiatives.
What will you bring to the role?
* PhD or equivalent in a relevant field within the social studies of science, such as sociology, anthropology, environmental politics, environmental or plant ethics, science communication, or a related discipline.
* Proven ability to independently design and conduct rigorous empirical social research, demonstrating methodological excellence.
* Strong research track record, evidenced by publications in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic conferences.
* Comprehensive knowledge of emerging applications in engineering biology and their socio-environmental implications, particularly in areas such as agriculture, food systems, and ecological sustainability.
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