Postdoctoral Researcher – Generative Biology & AI

Ellison Institute of Technology; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) within the Tian Lab. The role focuses on developing orthogonal replication systems to accelerate evolution of complex biological functions and to advance understanding in molecular evolution and protein design.

You will design experiments, analyze large datasets, and contribute to publications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across EIT, GBI

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (synthetic biology, computational biology, or related areas).
• Proven track record delivering ambitious research projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments in the Tian Lab.
• Analyse complex datasets using computational tools and statistics.
• Publish high-quality scientific papers and present at conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Translate research findings into translational opportunities.

Skills

PhD in relevant field

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Python

R

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Genomics tools

Job description

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) within the Tian Lab. The role focuses on developing orthogonal replication systems to accelerate evolution of complex biological functions and to advance understanding in molecular evolution and protein design.

You will design experiments, analyze large datasets, and contribute to publications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across EIT, GBI