Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, including the development of novel methodologies
• Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools
• Contribute intellectually to the research direction and identify opportunities for innovation
• Prepare and publish high-quality scientific papers, reports, and presentations
• Present research at national and international conferences
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within GBI, EIT, and external partners
• Build and maintain research infrastructure and laboratory capabilities
• Mentor and support junior researchers, including PhD students and research assistants
• Translate research findings into commercial or translational opportunities
• Identify and pursue opportunities for intellectual property generation and protection
• Ensure research activities comply with EIT’s policies and legal requirements

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., synthetic biology, computational biology, genomics, or nucleic acids chemistry)
• Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard
• Strong research background in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields
• Skilled in data analysis and interpretation
• Experience publishing in high-impact journals and presenting at international conferences
• Ability to work independently and solve complex experimental problems
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced research environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus travel allowance and bonus
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan and Therapy Services
• Perk Box and Electric Car Scheme

About the Company

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) translates scientific discovery into real-world impact across health, food security, climate change, and AI. The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) focuses on making biology engineerable to unlock its potential for the benefit of humanity.