Ellison Institute of Technology

About The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and artificial intelligence & robotics. EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. Job Summary You will play a pivotal role in providing administrative and logistical support to three members of our Senior Leadership Team, ensuring our leaders stay focused on high-value priorities, and translating key decisions into action within the AI team and across the wider organisation. You will work closely with your assigned leaders and the broader leadership team to support the development of effective operational processes around their priorities - including strategic triage, cross-team coordination, decision tracking, and time management. You'll be a consistent source of clarity, structure, and momentum behind the scenes, bringing a proactive, solutions-driven mindset to everything you do. Effectively support leaders by working under guidance and executing assigned responsibilities with precision, contributing to operational excellence and enabling strategic focus. Key Responsibilities Strategic Enablement Assist in managing leader priorities by coordinating calendars and ensuring meetings run smoothly Track decisions and support follow-through across teams Track follow-ups and action items, ensuring timely execution and clear documentation Prepare materials, briefing documents, and agendas to increase meeting effectiveness Act as a reliable point of continuity by staying aligned with leadership priorities Support internal communication and coordination Act as liaison and support clear communication between Leadership and internal/external stakeholders to maintain alignment Operational Excellence Coordinate logistics and support workflows to help ensure smooth execution of leadership priorities. Coordinate complex calendars and high-stakes meetings with precision Support a culture of clear communication, thorough documentation and operational simplicity Ensure leadership decisions consistently turn into actionable, trackable outcomes Trusted Partnership Act as a strategic gatekeeper to protect your leaders' time and energy Build trusted relationships across all levels, serving as an extension of leadership Model calm, focus, and resilience in high-pressure environments Carry and reinforce organisational culture, especially around professionalism, trust, and collaboration Serve as a consistent source of momentum, clarity, and reliability behind the scenes Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Administrative Support: Experience providing reliable administrative support in fast-paced environments. Able to manage tasks, schedules, and communication with professionalism and efficiency. Task Prioritisation and Time Management: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, support leader time management, and follow through on tasks in a timely manner. Project Coordination: Skilled at driving multiple initiatives in parallel, bringing clarity, timelines, and accountability across teams. Communication and Relationship Management: High EQ with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation. Operational Excellence: Obsessed with detail, execution, and creating calm out of chaos; able to simplify complexity through smart workflows and documentation. We offer the following salary and benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable: 1) the ability to precisely synthesize entire genomes, and 2) understanding which DNA sequences will create biological systems that perform desired functions. Solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more. GBI will house 30 groups and over 300 researchers, supported by cutting-edge facilities and sustained funding to address global challenges and advance biology engineering. EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. Role The Research Software Engineers within GBI will support the design, development, and optimization of software systems and computational frameworks that underpin cutting-edge biological and biomedical research. Reporting to the Head of Scientific Compute, this role bridges scientific inquiry and advanced computing, creating scalable, efficient, and reproducible software solutions that enable GBI's researchers to harness complex data analysis workflows. The Research Software Engineer will collaborate closely with scientists, data engineers, and HPC specialists to ensure that computational workflows and applications are performant, maintainable, and aligned with the Institute's long-term scientific and technical vision. We will be hiring either at the regular or senior level, depending on the applicant's experience. At the senior level, the Senior Research Software Engineer will lead the research and development of novel HPC-capable scientific research software such as new approaches to scientific computing, or the integration of novel compute platforms (including novel ASICs and Quantum Computers) into research workflows at GBI. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance, maintainable, and reusable research software to support large-scale biological and biomedical data analysis. Collaborate with researchers to translate scientific requirements into robust computational solutions and production-grade tools. Build and optimize AI and scientific data processing pipelines, using modern workflow management systems (e.g., Nextflow, Snakemake, CWL, WDL, etc). Implement software engineering best practices, including version control (Git, CI/CD), testing, continuous integration, and documentation. Benchmark, profile, and optimize computational workloads for maximum performance, scalability, and efficient use of HPC and cloud environments. Work closely with the HPC team to ensure seamless deployment and scaling of applications across on-premise and hybrid infrastructures. Support reproducibility and transparency in research through containerization (Singularity, Docker, etc) and workflow orchestration (Nextflow, Kubernetes, OpenHPC, etc). Contribute to long-term software and infrastructure strategy in alignment with the Head of Scientific Compute. Additional responsibilities at the senior level: Collaborate with GBI staff to research novel compute platforms (e.g. novel ASICs, or Quantum Computers). Lead research and development into novel scientific workflow technologies (such as cloud-aware workflow schedulers, scientific data management solutions, quantum algorithms, etc) Develop APIs, services, and data interfaces that enable interoperability between systems and research platforms. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Engineering, or a related field (PhD desirable) 3+ years (5+ years at the senior level) of professional experience in software engineering, preferably within a scientific or research environment. Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary research teams to deliver computational tools that advance scientific goals. Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to scientific audiences and non-specialists alike. Proven track record of mentoring, collaboration, or technical leadership in research computing projects. Technical Expertise At the regular level: Experience working with workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, CWL, or WDL). Experience integrating software into HPC or cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, or hybrid systems). Understanding of scientific computing, or data science workflows. At the senior level: Familiarity with parallel and distributed computing frameworks and techniques (MPI, CUDA, OpenMP, etc). Experience integrating software into both HPC and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, or hybrid systems). Extensive experience working with workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake, CWL, or WDL). Experience with bioinformatics, computational biology, scientific computing, or data science workflows. At all levels: Proficiency in one or more key programming languages (e.g., Python, Julia, C/C++, Java, or Rust). Proven experience developing software for scientific research, data analysis, or computational biology. Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, testing, and containerization. We offer the following benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Due to the highly specialized technical nature of the role, exceptional international applicants may be considered for sponsorship where appropriate. You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford's purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long term sustainability. Led by a world class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO 2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. Our MLOps team Join our MLOps team to build the cloud and compute foundation that enables scientific breakthroughs. Deliver reliable, secure platforms and self service guardrails that accelerate experimentation and turn ideas into results-faster, at scale, and with confidence. Day to day, you might: Build, operate, and continuously optimise our high performance GPU training and inference clusters, focusing on robust, high availability scheduling, isolation, and automated lifecycle management. Drive systems design and implementation for high throughput data paths, optimising I/O, caching, and data locality across compute and storage (including our current Lustre implementation). Proactively benchmark, profile, and resolve performance bottlenecks across the compute, network, and orchestration layers to maximise efficiency for distributed training and inference. Establish comprehensive observability, resilience, and automated security controls to ensure compliance and robust operation of sensitive research environments. Partner with Research, Data, and Applied teams to forecast capacity and cost for GPU and storage needs, setting quotas and streamlining ML experimentation pipelines. What makes you a great fit: Proven experience leading the design, build, and operation of high performance ML compute clusters at scale A proactive, autonomous approach to systems design and the proven ability and desire to ideate, co create and implement optimal solutions Exposure to migrating or transforming ML infrastructure from traditional schedulers to modern, containerised systems Expertise with high throughput storage systems for ML/HPC workloads Expert level understanding of GPU architecture, high speed networking for distributed training, and performance profiling to resolve bottlenecks A solid grasp of IaC and CI/CD practices (e.g., Terraform, Argo CD) We offer the following salary and benefits: Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. We value emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, and encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford's purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. Role Reporting to the IT Director, EIT are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead, coordinate, and oversee all IT-related elements of multiple fit-out projects as part of the creation of a new campus. This role is central to ensuring that technology infrastructure and services are seamlessly integrated into the design, construction, and operationalisation of new spaces. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and technology vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready IT solutions aligned with the organisation's strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Lead planning, execution, and delivery of IT components across multiple campus fit-out projects. Act as primary liaison between IT, construction teams, architects, facilities, and contractors. Ensure IT requirements are embedded from design through to operational handover. Oversee installation of infrastructure: structured cabling, networking, AV, security, and smart building technologies. Develop and maintain IT-specific project plans, RAID logs, issue resolution tracking and reporting to stakeholders. Partner and engage with senior leadership, end-users, technical teams and other business stakeholders to capture requirements and translate into actionable plans. Manage external vendors and suppliers to ensure technical and contractual compliance. Identify and mitigate risks related to IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service continuity. Ensure quality control and validation of IT systems prior to handover. Lead testing, commissioning, and documentation of IT systems before occupancy. Support smooth transition to business-as-usual operations, including training and knowledge transfer. Conduct and manage post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement. Qualifications Proven experience as an IT Project Manager in large-scale construction or campus development projects. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure: networking, AV, security systems, data centres, and end-user tech. Familiarity with smart building technologies and modern workspace integration. Excellent vendor and contract management skills, including procurement and negotiation. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile). Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and demands effectively. Clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing. Adaptable to shifting business priorities and able to adjust plans accordingly in an evolving, scaling environment. Salary and Benefits Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience), plus bonus & travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being on site five days per week. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. Role EIT is seeking a experienced Cloud Engineer - Oracle Fusion & Cloud Infrastructure, who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud environments supporting Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and integrations. This role involves managing the Fusion Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), optimising performance, automating deployments, and ensuring reliability across all environments. The engineer will collaborate closely with solution architects, developers, and support teams to enable efficient delivery and operation of enterprise cloud solutions. Cloud Infrastructure Management Design, deploy, and maintain Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) resources including compute, storage, networking, and security. Manage environment provisioning and maintenance for Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP, HCM, SCM) and related services. Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies. Monitor system performance and ensure SLA compliance. Manage environment refreshes (P2T/T2T) and coordinate with Oracle support. Automation & DevOps Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using Terraform or OCI Resource Manager. Automate environment builds, patching, and deployment pipelines. Implement CI/CD processes using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps. Ensure version control, code promotion, and environment synchronisation. Security & Compliance Apply security best practices across OCI and Fusion applications. Manage identity and access control (IAM, roles, policies). Ensure compliance with ITIL, SOX, and internal governance frameworks. Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations. Performance Optimisation & Support Optimise performance across cloud and on-prem integrations. Troubleshoot complex issues involving Fusion, middleware, and OCI services. Collaborate with Oracle support for SR management. Create runbooks, documentation, and knowledge transfer materials. Collaboration & Leadership Work with ERP functional teams, developers, DBAs, and integration leads. Support test and release activities for Fusion updates and deployments. Mentor junior engineers and promote cloud engineering best practices. Communicate technical solutions and risks to non-technical stakeholders. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master's preferred). 5-8 years' experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles with Oracle technologies. Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Practical knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP/HCM/SCM) environment management. Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). Experience managing Fusion quarterly updates, patches, and integrations. Proficiency in Linux/Unix, scripting (Bash, Python), and version control (Git). Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Oracle OCI Certified Architect / Professional. Oracle Fusion Cloud certifications (ERP, HCM, SCM). Familiarity with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), API Gateway, REST APIs. Experience with monitoring tools (OCI Monitoring, Grafana, Splunk). Exposure to other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being on site for at least 3 days per working week, sometimes more during busier periods where it is required. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford's purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and artificial intelligence & robotics. EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. The Role The Role: We're looking for an Automation Engineer to join our team in building the next generation of autonomous laboratory platforms. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing automation workflows and developing software-to-hardware integrations that enable cutting-edge, self-driving science. Day-to-Day, You Might: Design and implement novel automated scientific workflows, translating complex processes into scalable, repeatable protocols using robotics & relevant software Integrate laboratory hardware and software, exposing firmware capabilities through standardized interfaces to build a cohesive and robust system Contribute to the architectural design to ensure high reliability across all automation systems, following best practices for testing, monitoring, error handling, and performance tracking We look for engineers who can take systems apart, understand them deeply, and reimagine how they can be used to create innovative solutions Collaborate effectively within cross-functional team including scientific, technical, and operational colleagues to ensure automation solutions meet project and user needs Collaborate effectively within the developer team to build robust, scalable, and re-usable pipelines, maintaining high standard of code quality and transparency Work with external vendors to evaluate and deploy new technologies Document technical designs, implementation details, and trade-offs clearly for both technical and non-technical stakeholders What Makes You a Great Fit Experience in hardware automation engineering, e.g., automation engineering, biotechnology, robotics, systems integration A demonstrable track record of designing and deploying automation systems in scientific or industrial environments in a robust manner, including success integrating robotics, peripherals, and/or mechanical automation systems, beyond the scope of commercial suppliers Expertise integrating lab instruments via communication protocols and experience orchestrating multiple devices Skilled in firmware level control, driver development, device discovery, and exposing firmware capabilities through standardized APIs Extensive experience adhering to software development best-practices, e.g., documentation, effective resources use, Git, PR reviews, etc Advanced skills in relevant programming languages such as C/C++ & Python A creative approach to automation-able to design workflows that don't simply mimic human lab practices Great to Also Have Nobody checks every box - if you're not sure if you're qualified, we still encourage you to apply. Proficiency in relevant open-source libraries like PyLabRobot Experience designing and building device twins A background in biotech, pharma, materials science, or other automation-intensive R&D A university degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field Salary and Benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Theapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. We are seeking An experienced Fusion Test and Release Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all testing and release management activities for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications and related integrations. This role ensures that all functional and technical changes are thoroughly tested, validated, and deployed into production environments with minimal disruption. The manager will work closely with project teams, business users, technical leads, and vendors to uphold quality standards, governance, and release discipline. Key Responsibilities Test Management Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and schedules for Oracle Fusion Cloud releases and enhancements. Manage all test phases: unit, system, integration, regression, UAT, and performance testing. Define test entry/exit criteria and ensure readiness and sign-off at each stage. Oversee creation and maintenance of test scripts using tools such as Oracle Test Automation Suite, Selenium, and OATS. Coordinate UAT sessions with business users and manage issue resolution and sign-offs. Track and manage defects using tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. Release Management Own and manage the release calendar, aligning with project timelines and Oracle's quarterly update cycles. Plan and coordinate end-to-end release processes, including validation and cutover planning. Define and enforce release governance, including version control and rollback procedures. Collaborate with Oracle support and internal teams for patch management and environment refreshes. Conduct release readiness reviews to ensure compliance and quality. Quality & Governance Establish and monitor KPIs for testing and release quality. Maintain documentation for testing procedures, release notes, and post-release reviews. Ensure compliance with ITIL, SOX, and internal audit standards. Drive continuous improvement in test automation and release processes. Collaboration & Leadership Lead and mentor testing and release teams, including vendor and offshore resources. Liaise with business process owners, solution architects, and developers. Communicate release impacts, risks, and dependencies clearly to stakeholders. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred). 5-10 years' experience in Test and Release Management, ideally within Oracle Fusion Cloud (ERP, HCM, SCM). Proven experience managing Oracle quarterly updates, P2T refreshes, and multi-environment landscapes. Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices. Hands-on experience with test management and automation tools (e.g., Oracle OATS, Selenium, Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM). Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Experience in global delivery and multi-vendor environments. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Oracle Cloud certifications in relevant modules. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and ERP testing automation frameworks. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and REST APIs. ITIL certification or equivalent service management knowledge. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus and travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being on site for at least 3 days per working week, sometimes more during busier periods where it is required. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Campus development Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. Pathogen project The Pathogen project highlights EIT's transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle's cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health. Role EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. We are hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop the platform services that store and provide access to data. This is a hands-on role (70-80%) with leadership responsibilities focused on engineering excellence, raising standards in security, reliability, observability, and quality. Responsibilities Designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs using technologies such as Python and NodeJS. Collaborating with science teams, full stack engineers, and data engineers to understand data requirements and integrate user needs into backend services. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs to surface data in the platform, ensuring it is findable and accessible in line with FAIR principles. Developing APIs that support future interoperability and federation for pathogen diagnostics, epidemiology monitoring, and research. Working with data engineers to build pipelines and processes that store and transform platform data for easy consumption. Implementing and managing data storage solutions including data lakes, data warehouses, and databases such as object storage, Oracle Autonomous Database, and PostgreSQL. Supporting innovation efforts by exploring new technologies such as vector databases to enable search and AI use cases. Using big data technologies like Kafka, Iceberg, and Parquet, along with managed databases including PostgreSQL and Oracle vector databases. Operating, monitoring, and maintaining Oracle Cloud infrastructure to ensure backend services are highly available, scalable, and secure. Collaborating with DevSecOps engineers to automate deployments and follow best-practice CI/CD. Documenting and communicating APIs to engineers and bioinformaticians to support pipeline development and user-facing data products. Promoting clean, standardized, maintainable, testable, and reusable code through technical standards. Ensuring solutions are documented and aligned with architecture governance processes. Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to maintain platform health and performance. Line managing and supporting the development of a high-performing team of backend engineers focused on the data platform. Essential knowledge, skills, and experience Proven experience as a backend cloud engineer, data engineer, or similar role. Proficiency in backend programming languages and API frameworks such as Python, NodeJS, Django, and FastAPI. Experience building flexible APIs using GraphQL. Expertise in at least one cloud platform and its managed data services. Familiarity with big data technologies such as Parquet, Iceberg, and streaming platforms like Kafka. Strong knowledge of database systems, SQL data model design, and query optimization. Experience with containerization using Kubernetes and Docker. Proven ability to deliver scalable and performant data services using microservice architectures. Experience developing scalable architectures using containerized and serverless approaches such as Oracle Functions and AWS Lambda. Team management experience and a track record of fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. Understanding of Agile methodologies and sprint-based workflows. Commitment to knowledge sharing. Desirable knowledge, skills, and experience Knowledge of genomics. Experience with Oracle OCI. Understanding of federation standards for genomics such as GA4GH. Familiarity with healthcare clinical data and standards such as OMOP and SNOMED. Key attributes for success in this role Strong collaboration skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities. Eagerness to learn and upskill in new technologies. Willingness to be hands-on in exploring new technologies and developing proofs of concept. We offer the following salary and benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. EIT is seeking an experienced and proactive Training & Adoption Lead to focus on the training strategy, content creation, and knowledge enablement initiatives supporting the rollout and adoption of our Enterprise wider Applications including Oracle Fusion, with a strong focus on leveraging Oracle Guided Learning (OGL). This role will be pivotal in ensuring users across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams are effectively onboarded, enabled, and continuously supported throughout the lifecycle of our Oracle Cloud transformation and other critical enterprise systems, including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms. You will design and deliver blended learning pathways, configure and manage in-app guidance using OGL, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive user adoption, productivity, and change resilience across these integrated platforms. A key success factor will be your ability to develop consistent enablement strategies across diverse systems, ensuring cohesive user experiences and measurable impact. Key Responsibilities Enablement Strategy & Execution Develop and implement a comprehensive training and enablement roadmap for Oracle Fusion application deployment and usage. Build role-based enablement programs across Finance, HR, Procurement, and Supply Chain aligned with Oracle Cloud configurations. Collaborate with business process owners, system integrators, and PMO teams to translate system design into effective training. Oracle Guided Learning (OGL) Configure, maintain, and enhance Oracle Guided Learning for contextual, in-app training. Create, test, and optimize OGL flows for onboarding, change events, and feature updates. Monitor analytics and user feedback to improve guidance effectiveness. Training Delivery & Content Development Design and deliver training formats including workshops, webinars, eLearning, and video content. Develop digital learning assets such as job aids, playbooks, walkthroughs, and documentation tailored to Oracle Fusion workflows. Administer and maintain learning programs via LMS or learning platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration Align training efforts with business goals by partnering with IT, HR, Finance, Change Management, and Enterprise Applications teams. Coordinate go-live and post-go-live support training with Oracle implementation partners. Facilitate knowledge transfer from consultants to internal training resources. Measurement & Continuous Improvement Define KPIs for training effectiveness (e.g., adoption rates, task success, support ticket reduction). Use analytics tools to track impact and identify learning gaps. Implement feedback mechanisms to refine training programs. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Education, HR, Business Systems, or related field. 5+ years' experience in training, enablement, or learning design within enterprise environments. Proven experience delivering training for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (ERP, HCM, SCM) to diverse audiences such as end-users to executives. Hands-on experience with Oracle Guided Learning (OGL). Knowledge of adult learning principles, blended learning design, and change enablement frameworks. Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience with cloud-based transformation programs or ERP rollouts. Understanding of Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), security roles, or Oracle reporting tools (BI Publisher, OTBI). Familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Oracle Learning, SAP Litmos, Moodle, Workday Learning). Enablement or Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Trainer, Oracle Fusion ERP Certified). We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & travel allowance. Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to being on site for at least 3 days per working week, sometimes more during busier periods where it is required. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. EIT is seeking an experienced and strategic Reporting Lead with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion Reporting Suite, including Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI), BI Publisher, OTBI, and Smart View, to spearhead the development and enhancement of enterprise level reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will lead the migration and integration of reporting frameworks from NetSuite and other legacy systems into Oracle Fusion, ensuring data accuracy, performance, and business alignment. This is a high impact role to work closely with stakeholders in collaboration to deliver reliable, insightful, and scalable reporting solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and deployment of financial and operational reports using Oracle Fusion reporting tools (FDI, OTBI, BI Publisher, Smart View). Act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Oracle Fusion FDI and its integration into the enterprise reporting ecosystem. Manage end to end reporting migration from NetSuite and other data sources to Oracle Fusion, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation. Work with Finance, Operations, and IT stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate them into scalable Oracle Fusion reports. Own and maintain the reporting data model architecture, ensuring performance, governance, and compliance standards are met. Oversee the integration of third party data sources into Oracle Fusion reporting suite using tools like Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) or equivalent ETL technologies. Lead a small team of reporting analysts/developers, offering mentorship and ensuring high delivery standards. Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, tools, and methodologies. Partner with data governance and security teams to ensure access control, audit, and privacy protocols are followed. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field (Master's preferred). 6+ years of experience in enterprise reporting roles, with at least 3 years focused on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications. Proven hands on expertise with Oracle Fusion Reporting Tools, especially FDI, OTBI, and BI Publisher. Demonstrable experience leading reporting migration from NetSuite to Oracle Fusion, including reconciliation and stakeholder sign off. Strong understanding of ERP data models (especially Oracle Financials) and integration patterns across platforms. Experience in working with large datasets, complex joins, and performance tuning of queries and reports. Proficient in SQL, data modeling, and preferably some exposure to ETL pipelines. Solid project management skills and the ability to handle multiple reporting workstreams simultaneously. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience with Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) or Power BI as part of enterprise reporting ecosystems. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW). Understanding of financial and operational KPIs and reporting best practices. Experience in Agile or hybrid project environments. Bonus if experienced in life sciences or fast paced scale up environments, where data accuracy, compliance, and agility are critical. We offer the following salary and benefits: Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience), plus bonus and travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford and can commit to 3 days minimum working in the office. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM modules (Core HR, Talent, Absence, Payroll, Compensation, Recruiting). Translate HR business requirements into functional Oracle HCM solutions. Serve as the HR functional SME, applying best practices to process design and system configuration. Define and maintain governance, data integrity, and security frameworks for HR systems. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other enterprise platforms. Manage upgrades, release cycles, testing, and change impact assessments. Provide strategic advisory support to HR and IT leadership on Oracle HCM capabilities. Develop training and knowledge transfer materials to support user adoption. Troubleshoot and resolve complex HR system issues. Mentor junior consultants and HR system analysts. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field. 8-10+ years of experience in HR technology and Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud. Proven success in leading full lifecycle Oracle HCM implementations or HR transformation programmes. Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and reporting. Hands-on experience with Oracle HCM configuration, workflows, role-based security, and reporting tools (OTBI/BIP). Familiarity with HR data models, migration, and HRIS best practices. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Oracle HCM Cloud Implementation Specialist certification (highly desirable). Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for HR processes. Familiarity with payroll, benefits, and time tracking integrations. Knowledge of GDPR, data governance, and enterprise HR data architecture. Agile/Scrum delivery experience in HRIS or ERP transformation projects. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: Dependent on Experience Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Campus and Mission Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT's transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle's cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. Position We are seeking to recruit a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain user-facing components of our scalable, high-performance data platform supporting our bioinformaticians and science teams. This role blends hands-on engineering (70-80%) with people leadership and a focus on engineering excellence, raising the bar on standards, security, reliability, observability, and quality. Responsibilities Design, develop, and support web applications deployed to support the data platform. Own full stack development for tools supporting data management across the full lifecycle, including ingest monitoring, curation, release management, data quality monitoring, and user access control. Build and support components to manage ingest from and monitor distributed next-generation sequencing devices, including device telemetry (Kafka, MQTT streaming from Oxford Nanopore NGS devices). Design, develop, and maintain platform tools to help bioinformaticians and science teams discover, understand, and access data (e.g., pathogen data catalogue, quality dashboards, management information reporting). Support innovation efforts by exploring new technologies such as vector databases to enable search and AI use cases. Design, develop, and maintain highly performant, scalable, and secure backend APIs using appropriate technologies (Python, NodeJS). Implement and manage data storage solutions including data lakes, data warehouses, and databases underpinning platform tooling (e.g., object storage, Oracle Autonomous Database, PostgreSQL). Collaborate with backend engineers to ensure data services and associated APIs meet the needs of platform tools. Work with product managers to capture requirements, wireframe solutions, and design user experiences. Work with big data technologies such as Kafka, Iceberg, and Parquet, and managed database technologies including PostgreSQL and Oracle vector databases. Ensure applications are secure. Operate, monitor, and maintain associated Oracle Cloud infrastructure to ensure platform tools are highly available, scalable, and secure. Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to ensure all deployments are automated and follow best-practice CI/CD. Ensure solutions are documented and assured through defined architecture governance processes. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to maintain the health and performance of the data platform. Line manage and foster the personal development of a highly capable team of front-end engineers focused on the data platform. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Proven experience as a full stack engineer. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. Experience with backend languages and frameworks such as Python, NodeJS, Next.js, Django, or Spring Boot. Expertise in at least one cloud platform and its related managed services. Knowledge of both relational SQL and NoSQL database systems. Skills in UX design (e.g., Figma). Knowledge of containerization using Kubernetes and Docker. Experience working with streaming technologies (Kafka). Proven experience developing scalable architectures using both containerized and serverless approaches (e.g., Oracle Functions or AWS Lambda). Familiarity with version management and best practices (Git). Experience managing teams and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture. Understanding of Agile working practices and sprint-based methodologies. Ability to actively contribute to knowledge sharing. Knowledge of security best practices. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience with Oracle Cloud (OCI). Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools. Experience working with scientific analytical, statistical, and visualization libraries. Key Attributes Strong collaboration skills. Willingness to learn and cross-train/upskill in new technologies. Hands-on approach to exploring new technologies and developing proofs of concept. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically about security challenges. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, especially in cross-functional teams. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Attention to detail and a strong commitment to security and quality assurance. Flexibility to adapt and contribute to a rapidly scaling organisation. We offer the following benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. EIT is seeking an experienced Finance Functional Lead with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud applications to lead our enterprise finance transformation initiatives. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining, implementing, and optimizing finance processes across Oracle Fusion modules to support organizational strategy, compliance, and operational excellence. You will partner closely with Finance leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure successful deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion Finance solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Fusion Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Expenses, Procurement, Reporting). Translate finance business requirements into functional Oracle ERP solutions. Act as the Finance SME, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance standards. Define and maintain system governance, internal controls, and data integrity. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration with other enterprise systems. Oversee upgrades, release management, testing, and change impact assessments. Provide strategic guidance on Oracle ERP capabilities and best practices. Develop training and change management materials to support adoption. Resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in financial processes. Mentor junior consultants and analysts to build internal capability. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems. 8-10+ years of experience with Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud, with deep functional expertise. Proven success in leading full lifecycle Oracle Finance implementations or ERP transformations. Strong understanding of finance processes, compliance (IFRS, GAAP, SOX), and reporting. Hands-on experience with Oracle configuration, workflows, security, and reporting tools (OTBI, Smart View, FRS, BI Publisher). Familiarity with chart of accounts, subledger accounting, and intercompany processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Oracle Financials Cloud Implementation Specialist certification (highly desirable). Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) for finance processes. Knowledge of EPM Cloud for planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Familiarity with treasury, tax, and financial consolidation systems. Agile/Scrum delivery experience in ERP or finance transformation projects. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: Dependent on Experience Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. EIT is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Part Time Payroll and Benefits Administrator to manage accurate and timely payroll processing and oversee employee benefits. The role involves managing the relationship with our current third-party payroll bureau to ensure data accuracy in line with the payroll calendar, with a future expectation to transition payroll in-house, so experience with both outsourced and internal payroll processes is ideal. Working closely with the Talent and HR team, the successful candidate will also administer employee benefits, ensuring timely enrolment, liaising with providers and brokers, maintaining records, supporting renewal processes, and promoting employee awareness of available benefits. This role also ensures compliance with statutory regulations and serves as the first point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. Key Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including salaries, variable pay, bonuses, and deductions. They will also oversee stipend and maintenance payments to Ellison Scholars and such roles. Ensure compliance with tax, pension, and employment regulations. Maintain and update employee payroll and benefit records (new hires, terminations, pay changes). Administer employee benefits and statutory deductions such as pensions, insurance, and tax withholdings. Generate payroll reports for HR, finance, and management teams. Respond to employee enquiries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll issues. Liaise with external agencies (e.g. 3rd party payroll, benefits providers, advise employees on navigating HMRC) as required. Support audits by preparing and providing payroll documentation. Stay updated on changes to payroll legislation and best practices. Essential and Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience Proven experience in payroll administration, HR, or accounting. Knowledge of payroll systems (in house system being Oracle Fusion and agency portal being Pay Circle). Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax codes, and statutory requirements. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Strong organisational and time-management skills to meet deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with employees and stakeholders. In depth experience of payroll processing and able to operate autonomously in role. Highly detail conscious and comfortable with large volumes of data coming in from multiple sources. Confident, assertive, and challenging when managing 3rd party relationships and ensuring SLA's are adhered to. Payroll certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Payroll Technician Certificate) desirable. Flexible in approach to work and managing own time and hours to reflect and fulfil needs of monthly payroll cycle. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: Dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus (pro-rated) Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. This position is likely to be part-time initially (2-3 days per week), with potential to go full time in the future.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford's purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence. EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT's current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. We are seeking a forward-thinking Head of Lab Systems and Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our laboratory technology and infrastructure. This is a key leadership role that ensures our researchers have access to state-of-the-art systems, advanced automation, and robust IT frameworks. You will drive the engineering strategy, optimize lab processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Technology Leadership: Design and deliver advanced laboratory technology, IT systems, and engineering solutions that align with research needs and organisational goals. Infrastructure Management: Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory IT infrastructure, including data systems, networks, and digital platforms. Operational Efficiency: Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and technology to guarantee maximum uptime and performance. Collaboration: Partner with research leaders, IT, and external vendors to deliver scalable and future-ready lab technology and infrastructure solutions. Compliance and Security: Ensure laboratory systems meet all regulatory, health, safety, and data security standards while driving best practices for operational excellence. Innovation: Identify and evaluate emerging lab technologies and IT innovations to enhance research capabilities and improve operational workflows. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of laboratory technology, IT infrastructure, automation platforms, and engineering best practices. Leadership: Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex technology and infrastructure projects. IT Systems: Strong knowledge of laboratory information management systems (LIMS), data storage, cloud computing, and networking within a scientific environment. Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, anticipate challenges, and deliver innovative solutions. Project Management: Strong skills in planning, prioritizing, and delivering large-scale technology and infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage cross-functional teams and external partners. Experience: Significant experience managing laboratory operations, engineering systems, and IT infrastructure in a research-intensive or technical environment. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience working in research-intensive and talent dense environments or multidisciplinary scientific institutions. Familiarity with automation, robotics, and advanced data acquisition systems. Understanding of regulatory compliance (e.g., GLP, ISO standards) in laboratory environments. Experience managing large-scale procurement, equipment lifecycle planning, and vendor relationships. Ability to translate technical complexity into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders. Experience with cybersecurity protocols and data integrity best practices in scientific research environments. We offer the following salary and benefits: Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT: At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. A cornerstone of EIT Oxford's mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit. The Pathogen Mission highlights EIT's transformative approach, using Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Oracle's cloud technology to create a global pathogen metagenomics system. This initiative aims to improve diagnostics, provide early epidemic warnings, and guide treatments by profiling antimicrobial resistance. The goal is to deliver certified diagnostic tools for widespread use in labs, hospitals, and public health. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. Role We are seeking a Scientist - DNA Extraction and Library Preparation to support research and product development within EIT Oxford's Pathogen Programme. This is a lab-based role focused on designing, executing, and reporting on assays that measure the performance of individual components within novel, automated metagenomic pathogen detection workflows. You will work with both standardised and clinical samples to help inform the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in humans. The role involves close collaboration with scientists and engineers in small, agile teams to deliver key project milestones. Key Responsibilities Design experiments, undertake standardised chemical or enzymatic assays or develop novel methods and metrics, where necessary, for quantifying modules performance within a workflow. Prepare, record and present results for quantitative and qualitative assays and development Work in partnership with the diagnostics workflow, fluidics and instrumentation teams to ensure that appropriate methods for benchmarking are conserved and transferable between manual and automated workflows Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience PhD or equivalent experience in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with specialisation in assay development and validation Hands-on experience of molecular assay development and associated data analysis Experience in identifying and quantifying non nucleic acid analyte contamination Proficiency in laboratory techniques: spectrophotometry, fluorometry, microscopy -light/fluoresce Experience in undertaking complex manual molecular workflows / protocols Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Experience in quantitative and qualitative assay development and implementation e.g. qPCR, RT-qPCR, FISH, ELISA Proven ability to design and execute experiments to characterise polynucleotides, enzymes and other analytes Understanding of, and experience with, library preparation and sequencing with Oxford Nanopore products Experience working with low-quality or chemically contaminated samples Experience in flow cytometry, FACS and/or cell sorting Key Attributes Scientific and Technical Expertise Expertise in nucleic acid quantification from various biosamples (e.g. blood, saliva, tissue, stool, environmental samples). Experience in quantifying chemical contaminant carry over in complex laboratory workflows Familiarity with biosafety and sterile technique for working with human or high-path environmental samples Proficiency in molecular/microbiology techniques (e.g. spectrophotometry, fluorometry, microscopy qPCR, RT-PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial culture). Track record of innovation (e.g. commercial products, patents and/or publications). Team Working and Project Management Ability to manage elements of a project and collaborate with internal stakeholders. Experience managing or mentoring a small number of junior scientists in a team. Soft Skills Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on, experimental approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and work on multiple projects simultaneously. We offer the following benefits: Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) aims to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable: 1) the ability to precisely synthesize entire genomes, and 2) understanding which DNA sequences will create biological systems that perform desired functions. Solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more. GBI will house 30 groups and over 300 researchers, supported by cutting-edge facilities and sustained funding to address global challenges and advance biology engineering. Senior Business Administrator - Role We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Business Administrator to provide seamless administrative and operational support to the COO of GBI. While your primary focus will be on supporting the COO, you will also play a key role in assisting a growing team as the institute expands. Key Responsibilities Administrative Support: Diary and inbox management Travel arrangements (local, national and international), providing clear travel schedules to include accommodation, travel documentation and any visa requirements Being the key contact and acting as the gatekeeper for any internal and external calls or meetings Booking breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings as necessary Expense management - providing monthly reports and submit for approval Handle emails and other forms of communication Maintain physical and electronic files Manage confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity Meetings and Business Appointments Supporting all meetings, (in person and virtual), including booking meeting rooms ensuring all equipment needed is available, agendas, preparations of reports/presentation packs and refreshments Liaise with senior executives, board members, management and support staff internally/externally to arrange and distribute meeting invites, minutes and agendas Attend meetings, take detailed notes, distribute minutes, and follow up on agenda items and action points Attend meeting if needed in the absence of your Executive and provide accurate summary topics and clear action points and outputs Qualifications & Experience Significant EA/Senior Administrative experience supporting C-Suite or senior executives in a fast-paced, changing environment Outstanding organisational ability, someone who can naturally multitask and prioritise workloads to ensure nothing is missed Able to prepare slide decks, meeting/agenda, and minutes of meetings Experienced in handling confidential and sensitive information Will have strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, business messaging and project management tools Have been responsible for collating data, conducting research for presentation and reports Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging with senior stakeholders and external partners We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + bonus + travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. Please note that this position will be primarily office based, 5 days per week, please ensure you can commit to this before applying.

About EIT The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. A cornerstone of EIT mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit. EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. About The Plant Biology Institute The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research. The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact. Areas of exploration include: Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside. Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines. Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision. EIT is seeking multiple exceptional and motivated Research Group Leaders to play pivotal roles in the newly established and rapidly expanding Plant Biology Institute. The Institute focuses on high-impact scientific challenges with the broader goal of tackling some of humanity's greatest challenges through sustainable, scalable agricultural innovation. These are leadership roles in a rapidly growing research group within a newly established Plant Biology Institute working on the following topic areas: Biological nitrogen fixation in plants. Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines. Advanced technologies in plant genome editing and transformation. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a focused research programme, aligned with the group/institute's broader strategy and working closely with the Senior Group Leader, working through stage gated milestones based on validated lab data/field research Recruit and lead a group of researchers, supervising projects and providing scientific direction for the research discipline and maintain a positive, engaged culture, in line with EIT Oxford values. Support the management of research projects, providing strategic guidance and scientific input. Excellent Technical Research Direct the activities of the research programme by carrying out some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. Design and execute research experiments to the highest scientific standard. Identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives. Maintain accurate records, analyse data and use appropriate statistical tools to contribute to progress reports and scientific publications. Research Designed for Impact Understand the path to impact for the research programme. Design and execute programs that consider user feedback and market research in developing research experiments to ensure that all research programs are value and purpose driven. Collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. Work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation within the Plant Biology Institute and wider EIT ecosystem. Work, where appropriate, with translational teams to translate the results of research into commercial opportunities consistent with EITs humane endeavours. Recognise and act on opportunities for the creation of IP and cooperating in patent protection and in impact delivery. Publish high-impact research and represent the Institute at national and international conferences. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience At least 6 years postdoctoral research experience or relevant industry experience or independent research fellow experience. Be an established or emerging thought leader in their field. Proven ability to manage scientific output individually and as part of a team of researchers. Strategic thinker with experience delivering against long term strategic research programs. A track record of developing new research, products, and technologies. Project management, communication and resource allocation experience. What we offer Newly constructed, state-of-the-art laboratories and growth facilities with substantial core funding to support a research group. A collaborative research environment with highly skilled team working at the cutting edge of plant science to create commercially sustainable solutions that tackle humanities biggest challenges, including enabling sustainable agriculture and improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. Opportunities for professional development including publication, conferences, IP portfolio creation, spin-out generation, and leadership development. We offer the following salary and benefits Competitive salary Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

Overview The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) tackles humanity's greatest challenges by turning science and technology into impactful global solutions. Focused on areas led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world's most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. A cornerstone of EIT mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit. The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) at EIT aims to overcome two major challenges in making biology engineerable: 1) the ability to precisely synthesize entire genomes, and 2) understanding which DNA sequences will create biological systems that perform desired functions. Solving these challenges will unlock the potential of biology for transformative solutions in health, sustainability, agriculture, and more. GBI will house 30 groups and over 300 researchers, supported by cutting-edge facilities and sustained funding to address global challenges and advance biology engineering. EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. Responsibilities Head of Responsible Innovation responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of ethical, secure, and socially conscious research practices within the institute. Collaborate with world-class researchers, shape strategic frameworks, and engage with global stakeholders to anticipate and mitigate risks associated with emerging biotechnologies. Develop and lead GBI's Responsible Innovation strategy, embedding ethical foresight and security into research programs. Establish frameworks and processes to forecast and address potential dual-use of emerging technologies. Work closely with scientific leadership and research groups to ensure alignment between research outputs and broader societal needs. Collaborate with GBI researchers to evaluate potential biological risk from emerging biotechnologies. Build and chair advisory boards to review innovation pathways and ensure research is conducted in a secure and ethical manner. Drive engagement with global stakeholders (academic, regulatory, industry, public) to ensure GBI's work is transparent, trustworthy, and aligned with international best practice in responsible research and innovation. Design and implement training programs for researchers to integrate responsible innovation into their projects, cultivating a culture of accountability and foresight. Guide the development of technical safeguards, such as hard prompt refusals in models and misuse detection tools. Identify areas of special concern in emerging technologies to prioritise monitoring and testing schemes. Ensure responsible innovation is embedded within GBI's research culture, building strong relationships with research teams so that security measures are seen as enabling and supportive. Qualifications and Experience A doctoral degree (PhD) in Life Sciences, Bioengineering, Synthetic Biology, or a related field. Ideally, demonstrated expertise in forecasting and securing emerging technologies with a proven track record of embedding responsible innovation in complex scientific environments. Experience developing and leading frameworks for responsible research and innovation in academic, industrial, or policy contexts. Familiarity and understanding of security, legal, and social implications of synthetic biology, automation, and large-scale data-driven science. Ability to convene and collaborate with interdisciplinary stakeholders, including scientists, ethicists, regulators, and the public. Proven track record of team building, with the ability to inspire a culture of responsible, mission-driven science. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences and represent GBI at the highest levels (academic institutions, regulatory agencies, industry partners). Benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electrical Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the program.

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity's most challenging problems. EIT will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity's most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford's science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration. EIT is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone's experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity's most enduring challenges. EIT is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Engineering and Maintenance Department, and lead the delivery of capital projects, facility enhancements and improvements across the sites ensuring compliance, quality and technical excellence. This role will provide MEP specialist support to strategic projects and oversee a small team, including a Project Engineer and Document Controller, managing CAD outputs and O&M documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This position is primarily office/site based (Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30), with occasional flexibility required for evening or weekend work. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Delivery, including assigned engineering projects from conception to completion, managing budgets, schedules and quality standards Produce and maintain detailed project documentation, records, and reports Develop and present capital proposals and long term engineering strategies as required Supervise and coordinate contractors and engineering teams, ensuring optimal use of resources, high quality work delivery and safe working methods in compliance with site policies and legislation (including cGMP, site standards, EHS) Maintain awareness of current legislation, Health and Safety requirements, and technological developments relevant to engineering and manufacturing Support the creation of risk assessments and operating procedures to facilitate safe and compliant operations Maintain effective communication with internal teams, management, and external stakeholders such as contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, and local authorities Provide regular updates to management and senior leadership on project progress, risks, and capital expenditure Foster strong relationships within the Facilities team and across departments to ensure alignment with business priorities Identify and evaluate opportunities for technological and process improvements Recommend and implement new engineering practices to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability Stay informed of advancements in digital and building management systems and assess their applicability to site operations Be available for out of hours work or callouts when required Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Project Management including control of cost, project programme, work quality and contractors To control and co ordinate assigned engineering projects and part projects to include, project management, specification, design, cost and time estimation, planning, procurement, cost control, construction, commissioning, and validation support of plant to comply with cGMP and site Standards and Procedures, as required To supervise contractors and co ordinate and optimise their utilisation in the most effective way, always ensuring quality of delivery Keep up to date with Legislation, Health and Safety issues and new technological developments within the post holders field that impact on EIT specifically and the industry generally and where appropriate to assess and recommend their implementation. To be aware of all engineering fields that impact on the activities of EIT Where required work out of hours and attend callouts Participate in the identification and evaluation of long term strategies and produce detailed equipment specifications and capital proposals when required Maintain accurate records and compile reports as required Write procedures for equipment and systems, support users with creation of risk assessments, to allow operation by others, where required Deputise for other members of the Engineering and Maintenance department Have a methodical and flexible approach to work, whilst always displaying a high degree of professionalism Ensure that safe working methods and practices are adopted by the post holders and all subordinates or contractors the post holder is responsible for, always and in accordance with EIT policy for the safety of the post holders and others within the working environment. To make recommendations for safe working practices Be responsible for housekeeping, tidiness, and general cleanliness of all areas in which the post holder is working Assist in the training of other staff as required Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Apprenticeship or equivalent hands on experience in an engineering discipline. Experience with digital engineering tools and modern project delivery systems (e.g., BIM). Exposure to validation and commissioning within regulated industries. Experience in capital project approval and reporting at senior management level. We offer the following salary and benefits Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience) + bonus + travel allowance Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Why work for EIT At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! Terms of Appointment You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. This position is primarily office/site based (Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30), with occasional flexibility required for evening or weekend work.