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Ellison Institute of Technology

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Generative Biology, Molecular Evolution and Protein Design Ellison Institute of Technology in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Biomedical Engineering

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Competitive salary with travel allowance and bonus, plus enhanced holiday pay, pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, hospital cash plan, therapy services and other employee benefits. The role is described as full time and permanent in the listing, while the detailed text also calls it a fixed-term contract.

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Jan 4, 2027

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Ellison Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Computational Biology
Synthetic Biology
Enzyme Engineering
Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Molecular Evolution
Genomic
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About this position

The Ellison Institute of Technology’s Generative Biology Institute (GBI) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Tian Lab in Oxford, United Kingdom. GBI is led by Founding Director Jason Chin and focuses on making biology engineerable by developing the ability to write biological information and predict which DNA sequences will produce desired biological functions.

Led by Principal Investigator Rongzhen Tian, the Tian Lab uses an orthogonal replication system to accelerate the evolution of complex biological functions. The research aims to advance fundamental understanding of molecular and cellular evolution, develop biomolecules addressing challenges in human health and industry, and generate large-scale enzyme datasets for next-generation protein design models.

The postdoctoral researcher will design, execute and troubleshoot experiments, develop and adapt methods, and analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools. The role also involves contributing to research strategy, preparing scientific papers and protocols, presenting findings, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, building laboratory infrastructure and technologies, and mentoring junior researchers including PhD students and research assistants.

The researcher will work within a newly established institute occupying bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park, with plans for a larger purpose-built research facility. The GBI environment brings together scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers and innovators working across generative biology, health, sustainable agriculture, climate and artificial intelligence.

Funding details

Competitive salary with travel allowance and bonus, plus enhanced holiday pay, pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, hospital cash plan, therapy services and other employee benefits. The role is described as full time and permanent in the listing, while the detailed text also calls it a fixed-term contract.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a PhD in a relevant field such as synthetic biology, computational biology and AI, microbial, plant or human cell biology, genomics, robotics and automation, or nucleic acids chemistry. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research record, preferably in molecular biology, synthetic biology or related fields, experience delivering ambitious projects, and skills in data analysis and interpretation; genomic analysis, automation or computational experience is desirable. Evidence of high-impact publications and international conference presentations, independent and creative problem-solving, strong organisation and communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, resilience and adaptability is expected. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, be based in or able to commute to Oxford or willing to relocate, and be able to travel as needed; visa sponsorship may be available case by case.

How to apply

Submit the application exclusively through the EIT job portal. Include a cover letter explaining your fit, interest and relevant experience, together with research interests or one to two research proposals. Contact Rongzhen Tian at [email protected] before applying if you wish to discuss the role.

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