Postdoc: Genomic Engineering & Synthetic Biology

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Therapy Services

Perk Box

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Van Bijsterveldt Lab. You will design and execute genome engineering experiments, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to translational goals within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, a strong track record in molecular biology or genomics, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments and adapt methodologies to new applications.
• Analyse complex datasets using computational tools and interpret results.
• Publish high-quality papers, reports, and protocols; present at conferences.

Skills

Data analysis

Molecular biology

Genomics

Computational biology

Experiment design

Communication

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Genomic analysis software

Automation platforms

Job description

Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in the Van Bijsterveldt Lab. You will design and execute genome engineering experiments, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to translational goals within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, a strong track record in molecular biology or genomics, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.