Food & AgTech

Gene-Edited Crop Scientist

Uses CRISPR to develop drought-resistant and higher-yield crop varieties

£40k-£85k Climate-driven

What it involves

Applies gene editing to develop crop varieties that resist disease, tolerate drought and heat, and produce higher yields without the regulatory burden of older GMO techniques.

Skills & knowledge needed

Plant geneticsCRISPR techniquesMolecular biologyField trial designRegulatory knowledge

Why it's emerging now

Climate change is forcing rapid crop adaptation and regulators increasingly distinguish gene editing from GMOs.

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