Postdoc Scientist – Materials & Devices for Life Sciences

Ellison Institute of Technology; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electrical Car Scheme

Job summary

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Scientist within the MDLS Institute. You will design and conduct experiments advancing nanopore technologies, 3D tissue engineering, and programmable devices at the chemistry, biology and engineering interface.

You will mentor junior researchers, contribute to high-impact publications, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate discoveries into real-world biomedical applications.

Qualifications

• Completion of a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., chemical biology, organic chemistry, synthetic biology, computational chemistry or biology, materials science, human cell biology, physiology and pathology, biophysics, device engineering, biomedical engineering, nanoscience).
• Proven record of research achievements, including publications in high-impact journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills; experience in single-molecule techniques, protein engineering, bioorganic chemistry, stem cell and tissue culture, microfluidics, device design and fabrication, or computational modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments addressing technological challenges in MDLS.
• Lead development and refinement of emerging technologies.
• Contribute to impactful scientific publications and mentor junior researchers.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate discoveries into real-world applications.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent working

Creative problem solving

Troubleshooting

Collaborations

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Scientific curiosity

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Scientist within the MDLS Institute. You will design and conduct experiments advancing nanopore technologies, 3D tissue engineering, and programmable devices at the chemistry, biology and engineering interface.

You will mentor junior researchers, contribute to high-impact publications, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to translate discoveries into real-world biomedical applications.