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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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