Postdoc: High-Throughput Genomic Engineering & AI Biology

1000scholars; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Chin Lab) in Generative Biology. You will design scalable genome engineering experiments and develop high-throughput measurement strategies, guided by Dr. Jason Chin.

The role emphasises collaboration with GBI, automation teams, and AI scientists, plus mentoring junior researchers and translating research into translational opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field (e.g., synthetic biology, computational biology and AI, microbial genomics, cell biology, genomics, robotics and automation, metabolomics, proteomics).
• Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard.
• Experience publishing in high‑impact journals and presenting at international conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, including development of novel methodologies and adapting techniques for new applications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across GBI, EIT and external partners.
• Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools and publish findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Genomic analysis

Automation experience

Computational tools

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Synthetic Biology or related field

Tools

Genomic analysis tools

Automation technologies

Computational tools

Job description

Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Chin Lab) in Generative Biology. You will design scalable genome engineering experiments and develop high-throughput measurement strategies, guided by Dr. Jason Chin.

The role emphasises collaboration with GBI, automation teams, and AI scientists, plus mentoring junior researchers and translating research into translational opportunities.