Postdoctoral Research Fellow (van Bijsterveldt lab)-Generative Biology Institute
Ellison Institute of TechnologyOxford, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 31, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity.
Job Description
Join the van Bijsterveldt Lab at the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) to work on the frontier of genome engineering. The lab's mission is to build chromosomes from scratch and control how they are inherited. This is a 4-year fixed-term contract position.
Requirements
- PhD in synthetic biology, computational biology and AI, microbial, plant and human cell biology, genomics, robotics and automation, and nucleic acids chemistry
- Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard
- Strong track record in research, ideally in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields
- Skilled in data analysis and interpretation; experience with genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools desirable
- Proven ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex experimental problems
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams
- Capacity to build and sustain productive collaborations internally and externally
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Travel allowance
- Bonus
- Enhanced holiday pay
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance
- Hospital Cash Plan
- Therapy Services
- Perk Box
- Electric Car Scheme