Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Generative Biology Institute

The Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford is dedicated to tackling the challenges of making biology engineerable through the Generative Biology Institute. This role involves supporting an internationally competitive research programme by designing and executing experiments, contributing to high-impact publications, and mentoring junior researchers.

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