Postdoc in Biotech Robotics for Microbial Evolution

Economics Network; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Economics Network invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Engineering, Oxford, to advance robotic tools for directed evolution of microbes. You will take leadership roles, co-design new research questions, and guide PhD students and collaborators while presenting findings at conferences.

The role emphasizes collaboration across biotechnology, mechanical engineering, software, and robotics teams, with opportunities to shape research directions and domain

Qualifications

• Candidate holds or is nearing completion of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field.
• Direct experience with magnetic field effects in engineered biological systems is essential.
• Experience in experimental development of robotic tools and microscopy is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research team and co-design new research questions and application domains.
• Provide guidance to PhD students and collaborating postdoctoral researchers.
• Present work at conferences and meetings.

Skills

Magnetic field effects

Robotics tools development

Microscopy techniques

Education

PhD / DPhil (or near completion)

Job description

Economics Network invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Engineering, Oxford, to advance robotic tools for directed evolution of microbes. You will take leadership roles, co-design new research questions, and guide PhD students and collaborators while presenting findings at conferences.

The role emphasizes collaboration across biotechnology, mechanical engineering, software, and robotics teams, with opportunities to shape research directions and domain