Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biotechnology

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Free access to Oxford colleges

Travel schemes for staff

Family friendly benefits

Sports facilities at university

Personal and professional development

University Club membership

Staff discounts

Childcare services

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a project on robotic tools for long-term directed evolution of microbes. The role spans leadership of the research team, co-designing research questions, and defining application domains, with opportunities to mentor PhD students and present at conferences.

Applicants should hold a PhD or near completion in relevant fields, and have direct experience with magnetic field effects, robotics development, and microscopy

Qualifications

• Experience in study and engineering of magnetic field effects in engineered biological systems.
• Experimental development of robotic tools and microscopy in the area.

Responsibilities

• Take leadership roles in the research team and co-design new research questions.
• Define application domains and guide project directions.
• Provide guidance to PhD students and collaborating researchers.
• Present work at conferences and meetings.

Skills

Magnetic field effects in engineeredBi

Robotic tools development

Microscopy

Leadership of research team

Education

PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in relevant fields

Tools

Robotics hardware

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join a project developing robotic tools for long term directed evolution of microbes. The project team includes experts in biotechnology, mechanical engineering, software, and robotics. The candidate will have a broad remit to take leadership roles in the research team, including by co-designing new research questions and defining application domains. They will also have opportunities to provide guidance to other members of the project group (such as PhD and collaborating Postdoctoral Researchers), and to present their work at conferences and other meetings.

We are seeking ambitious candidates that hold a PhD/DPhil (or are near completion) in fields relevant to the project. To succeed in the role, it is essential that candidates have direct experience in the study and engineering of magnetic field effects in engineered biological systems, as well as experimental development of robotic tools and microscopy in the area.

What we offer At the University of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:

• Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
• Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector.
• Sports - We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
• Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
• University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
• Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
• Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.