Postdoc: Enzyme Design & Generative Biology

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary: Competitive + travel allowance

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Hospital Cash Plan

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

The Pellock Lab at the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) within the Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford is seeking ambitious Postdoctoral Researchers to join our team. You will design, optimize, and characterize new enzymes to explore novel chemistry, develop sustainable processes, and advance materials discovery.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, publish high-impact papers, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to translational opportunities aligned with EIT's mission while

Formación

• Completed a PhD in a relevant field (synthetic biology, computational biology, genomics).
• Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard.
• Strong track record in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields.
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation; genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools desirable.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, developing novel methodologies.
• Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools.
• Contribute intellectually to the research direction by identifying opportunities for innovation and refining research questions.
• Prepare and publish high-quality scientific papers, reports, 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.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Independent working

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

PhD in synthetic biology / computational biology / genomics

Herramientas

Genomic analysis tools

Automation tools

Computational tools

Descripción del empleo

The Pellock Lab at the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) within the Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford is seeking ambitious Postdoctoral Researchers to join our team. You will design, optimize, and characterize new enzymes to explore novel chemistry, develop sustainable processes, and advance materials discovery.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, publish high-impact papers, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to translational opportunities aligned with EIT's mission while