Post Doctoral Researcher - Generative Biology Institute
Led by a world‑class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO₂ and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.
The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at EIT aims to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable: the ability to precisely synthesize entire genomes, and understanding which DNA sequences will create biological systems that perform desired functions. Solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more.
We are seeking ambitious and innovative Postdoctoral Researchers to join the GBI. This is an opportunity to be part of cutting‑edge research within an institute dedicated to engineering biology at an unprecedented scale. In this role you will support an internationally competitive research programme, leveraging GBI’s exceptional facilities, sustained funding, and collaborative environment. You will design and execute experiments, contribute to high‑impact publications, and play a key role in the training and mentorship of junior researchers and students.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, including the development of novel methodologies and adaptation of existing techniques to new applications.
* Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools, interpreting results in the context of broader research goals.
* Contribute intellectually to the research direction by identifying opportunities for innovation and refining research questions.
* Prepare and publish high‑quality scientific papers, reports, presentations, and protocols.
* Present research at national and international conferences, seminars, and internal meetings.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within GBI, EIT, and external partners to advance complementary workstreams.
* Build and maintain research infrastructure, laboratory capabilities, and cutting‑edge technologies.
* Mentor and support junior researchers, including PhD students and research assistants.
* Translate research findings into commercial or translational opportunities in alignment with EIT’s mission.
* Identify and pursue opportunities for intellectual property generation and protection.
* Ensure research activities comply with EIT’s policies, legal requirements, and best scientific practice.
Requirements
* Completed a PhD within the last 4 years in a relevant field (synthetic biology, computational biology and AI, microbial, plant and human cell biology, genomics, robotics and automation, nucleic acids chemistry).
* Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard.
* Strong track record in research, ideally in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields.
* Skilled in data analysis and interpretation; experience with genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools desirable.
* Proven ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex experimental problems.
* Experience publishing in high‑impact journals and presenting at international conferences.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
* Capacity to build and sustain productive collaborations internally and externally.
* Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth research environment.
Benefits
* Enhanced holiday pay.
* Pension.
* Life Assurance.
* Income Protection.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Hospital Cash Plan.
* Therapy Services.
* Perk Box.
* Electrical Car Scheme.
Terms of Appointment
* You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
* You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
* During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
* This role is offered on an initial 4‑year fixed term basis.
We will be recruiting Post Doctoral Researchers over the next 2‑3 years, with applications reviewed every one to three months as part of a rolling selection process.
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