Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology, University of Oxford, UK

Postdoctoral Research Assistant Position in University of Oxford, UK

Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology: The Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford is seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology. This fixed-term position is part of the EPSRC Programme Grant “EEBio: Efficient engineering and control of predictable and reliable biotechnologies”, aiming to transform synthetic/engineering biology through reliable and robust technological innovations.


Designation

Senior Research Associate in Biotechnology


Job Details Table

DetailInformation
LocationDepartment of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
Research AreaSynthetic Biology, Bioengineering
Salary£48,235 – £57,255 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting)
Pay ScaleSTANDARD GRADE 8
Contact PersonProfessor Harrison Steel
Contact Emailharrison.steel@eng.ox.ac.uk
Vacancy ID178920

Research Area

  • Synthetic Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Molecular Biology

Eligibility/Qualification

  • A PhD/DPhil in Bioengineering, Robotics, Automation, Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related Biological/Engineering Sciences.
  • Experience in interdisciplinary project work and innovative problem-solving.

Job Description

The selected candidate will work with Professors Harrison Steel and Antonis Papachristodoulou on a collaborative project aimed at developing new technologies in synthetic/engineering biology. The role includes:

  • Collaborative development of robotic and experimental hardware, software, and theory.
  • Addressing application challenges in Biomedicine, Sustainability, and Agriculture.
  • Opportunity to enhance skills and build an international research profile through collaboration with industry and academic partners.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online by submitting:

  1. A covering letter/supporting statement detailing their research interests.
  2. A CV.
  3. Details of two referees.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date.


Last Date for Apply

12-May-2025, 12:00 (midday UK time)

For more information about how to apply, please visit Oxford Engineering Department’s Work With Us Page.

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