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A leading research institute in Oxford is seeking a Group Leader/Senior Group Leader in Advanced Genome Technologies to lead transformative research in plant biotechnology. This senior role aims to develop and manage cutting-edge research programmes focusing on genetic manipulation and plant regeneration. The successful candidate will establish a high-performing team and engage in cross-sector collaborations to ensure scientific breakthroughs align with sustainable innovation goals. This position presents a unique opportunity to make a global impact in plant science.

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. 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. Your Role: We are seeking a visionary and accomplished Group Leader/Senior Group Leader in Advanced Genome Technologies to lead a transformative research programme at the forefront of plant biotechnology. This senior leadership role is integral to shaping a newly established and rapidly scaling Plant Biology Institute that aspires to become a global leader in delivering scientific breakthroughs with real world impact. The successful candidate will establish and lead a world class research programme in advanced genome technologies and/or next generation plant transformation approaches working at the cutting edge of plant biotechnology, developing new and enhanced methods for genetic manipulation, plant regeneration, and DNA/RNA delivery to plants that enable a step change in our technological ability to engineer plants. They will build and manage a high performing, interdisciplinary team, develop cross sector collaborations, and ensure research excellence is translated into commercial opportunities aligned with EIT's mission of humane and sustainable innovation. This is a rare opportunity to define the scientific direction of a next generation research hub addressing some of the planet's most pressing challenges. Your Responsibilities: Leadership: Contribute to the development and expansion of a newly established plant sciences research institute which is aiming to scale rapidly over the next 5 years to become a global leader in plant science research aimed at tackling humanity's greatest challenges. Establish, lead, and continuously evolve a flagship research programme in advanced genome technologies, with a particular emphasis on novel plant transformation, plant regeneration, and/or novel DNA/RNA delivery systems. To work with internal teams to define the path to impact for the research program. To design and execute research programs and to ensure that all research programs are value and purpose driven. To recruit and lead a top talent team of research scientists including group leaders, post docs and PhD candidates. To hire based on competency, experience and values. To manage based on clear performance targets and with accountability. To maintain a positive, engaged culture, in line with EIT Oxford values. Research designed for impact: Contribute to planning and communicating the scientific direction of the advanced genome technology program which is aimed at changing the art of the possible in plant engineering through advances in plant transformation technologies (large scale DNA delivery, targeted insertions, engineering agrobacterium, high throughput approaches and/or automation) Direct the activities of the research group by supervising some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. You will be expected to provide the intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to lead a programme of cutting edge research and to shape the overall aims and success of the group. Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretation, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes. Managing research program through stage gated milestones, with active, no/no go decisions based on validated research data. Designing research programmes to enable delivery requirements to be considered through development and implementation. Identifying pre emptive decisions to enable future scale up. Manage project resources - including personnel, equipment, and budgets - in coordination with the senior leadership team. Ensure research is conducted ethically and in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance, and best scientific practice. To generate, maintain and manage collaborations with key teams across EIT Oxford and in the wider scientific and commercial ecosystem to accelerate the path to scientific discovery and impact. To maintain key stakeholder relationships. To work, where appropriate, with the translation team within EIT to translate the results of research into commercial opportunities consistent with EITs humane endeavours.To recognise and act on opportunities for the creation and protection of intellectual property. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Leader of research group(s) within academia or industry. Recognised thought leader in their field. Proven ability to manage scientific output for a team of PhDs/Post doctoral researchers. Experience delivering against long term strategic research programs. Experience of managing a large team of researchers and scientists including interdisciplinary workstream integration. Demonstration of commercial awareness and versatility of research that could serve a wide range of different applications. Development of partnerships with engineering, technical partners and licensees/channel partners. Project management, communication and resource allocation experience. Ability to build both internal and external relationships. Working collaboratively with others outside of their discipline. Our Benefits: Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit What we offer: Newly constructed, state of the art laboratories and growth facilities, core scientific and operational support, and substantial core funding. A collaborative research environment with highly skilled team working at the cutting edge of plant science to create commercially sustainable solutions that tackle humanity's 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.

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. 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. Your Role: At EIT we are seeking an inspiring and strategic Senior Group Leader/Group Leader in Nitrogen Fixation to lead a flagship research programme within its rapidly expanding Plant Biology Institute. This senior leadership position offers a unique opportunity to shape the scientific and operational foundations of a world class research team dedicated to developing innovative, purpose driven solutions in biological nitrogen fixation. You will play a central role in establishing EIT's global leadership in plant science by recruiting and managing top tier talent, forging impactful collaborations, and driving translational research from lab to field. With a clear focus on scientific excellence, commercial viability, and global impact, this role is ideal for a recognised thought leader ready to pioneer transformative science aligned with EIT's values and mission to tackle humanity's greatest challenges. Your Responsibilities: Leadership: Contribute to the development and expansion of a newly established plant science institute which will scale rapidly over the next 5 years to become a global leader in plant science research aimed at tackling humanity's greatest challenges. Establish, lead, and continuously evolve a flagship research programme in biological nitrogen fixation in plants, with a particular emphasis on novel nitrogen fixing systems and advanced metabolic and protein engineering. To work with internal teams to define the path to impact for the research program. To design and execute research programmes and to ensure that all research programmes are value and purpose driven. To recruit and lead a top talent team of research scientists including post docs and PhD candidates. To hire based on competency, experience and values. To manage based on clear performance targets and with accountability. To maintain a positive, engaged culture, in line with EIT Oxford values. Research designed for impact: Contribute to planning and communicating the scientific direction of the nitrogen fixation program which is aimed at engineering biological nitrogen fixation into plants. Direct the activities of the research group by supervising some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. You will be expected to provide the intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to lead a programme of cutting edge research and to shape the overall aims and success of the group. Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretation, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes. Managing research program through stage gated milestones, with active, no/no go decisions based on validated research data. Designing research programmes to enable delivery requirements to be considered through development and implementation. Identifying pre emptive decisions to enable future scale up. Manage project resources - including personnel, equipment, and budgets - in coordination with the senior leadership team. Ensure research is conducted ethically and in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance, and best scientific practice. To generate, maintain and manage collaborations with key teams across EIT Oxford and in the wider scientific and commercial ecosystem to accelerate the path to scientific discovery and impact. To maintain key stakeholder relationships. To work, where appropriate, with the translation team within EIT to translate the results of research into commercial opportunities consistent with EIT's humane endeavours. To recognise and act on opportunities for the creation and protection of intellectual property. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Leader of research group(s) within academia or industry. Recognised thought leader in their field. Proven ability to manage scientific output for a team of PhDs/Post doctoral researchers. Experience delivering against long term strategic research programmes. Experience of managing a large team of researchers and scientists. Project management, communication and resource allocation experience. Ability to build both internal and external relationships. Working collaboratively with others outside of their discipline. Our Benefits: Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit What we offer: Newly constructed, state of the art laboratories and growth facilities, core scientific and operational support, with substantial core funding. A collaborative research environment with highly skilled team working at the cutting edge of plant science to create commercially sustainable solutions that tackle humanity's 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.

Generative Biology Institute GBI is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity. GBI is part of the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford (EIT) and is led by founding Director Jason Chin. The vision of the Generative Biology Institute is to lay the foundations for engineering biology, and unlock its potential for good. To achieve this, we must overcome two key challenges. First, we need the ability to write in the natural language of biology, enabling the rapid and scalable synthesis of entire genomes with precision. Second, we must understand what to write - determining which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions. Addressing these challenges will allow us to harness the full power of biology to create transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy and more. GBI will have sustained and substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its ground-breaking vision for engineering biology. GBI researchers will also be supported by cutting edge technology hubs including mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, sequencing, automation, imaging, and bioprocessing. GBI will also have access to substantial compute resources that can be leveraged to further accelerate progress, including scientific compute, bioinformatics, and machine learning. The environment at GBI will allow researchers to undertake ambitious, long term, collaborative research, and we will actively support the translation of research to commercial applications, where appropriate. The Generative Biology Institute will commence operations in a newly renovated bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park. The team will later move to a purpose made facility in the Oxford Science Park, currently under construction. Once complete, this state of the art facility will include more than 40,000 m of research laboratory and office space. It will house over 30 groups and up to 600 employees at scale, focused on solving the two critical challenges in making biology engineerable and applying the solutions to addressing the global challenges encapsulated in EIT's Humane Endeavors. Job Summary We are seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Postdoctoral Researchers to join the Generative Biology Institute (GBI). This is your opportunity to be part of cutting edge research within an institute dedicated to engineering biology at an unprecedented scale. In this role you will support an internationally competitive research programme, leveraging GBI's exceptional facilities, sustained funding, and collaborative environment. You will design and execute experiments, contribute to high impact publications, and play a key role in the training and mentorship of junior researchers and students. Working at the interface of biology, technology, and engineering, you will help shape GBI's vision to reimagine what's possible in biology. Applications to Research Groups Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the specific research groups you select. On the application page, you will be asked to select up to three (3) research groups you wish to apply to. In your cover letter, please clearly identify the group(s) you are applying to and explain your fit, interest, and relevant experience for each one. Please note that applicants who select more than three groups, or who do not specify their groups of interest, will not be considered. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the EIT job portal. Please do not contact Principal Investigators directly, as direct outreach will not be considered as part of the application process. Due to the volume of applications, the review and decision process may take 3-6 months. Principal Investigators currently recruiting for Postdoctoral Fellows Leopold Parts - The Parts group works to engineer and model mammalian chromosomes. In particular, the group has long term aims to delete, randomize, evolve, and model chromosome scale DNA, all with the aim of informing models of synthetic DNA function; other ideas fitting this broad remit are very welcome. Rongzhen Tian - The Tian group aims to leverage an orthogonal replication system for the accelerated evolution of complex biological functions to i) advance fundamental scientific understanding of molecular and cellular evolution, ii) develop biomolecules to tackle challenges in human health and industry, and iii) generate large scale enzyme datasets for training next generation protein design models. Jérôme Zürcher - The Zürcher group aims to develop methodology to rapidly and scalably write entire genomes of microbes and phages and to leverage these methods to i) genetically isolate organisms, ii) investigate host pathogen interactions, iii) provide a platform for large vector assembly towards Gb scale genome synthesis. Linda van Bijsterveldt - The van Bijsterveldt group aims to develop methods for building and stably transmitting synthetic chromosomes through mitosis and meiosis in mammals and plants. Projects focus on i) creating scalable platforms for constructing entire genomes, ii) transferring chromosomes between different species, and iii) controlling trait inheritance patterns. Kiarash Jamali - The Jamali group focuses on integrating novel, large databases and inductive biases in generative models of biomolecules, seeking to create next generation tools that would enable protein design of new to nature enzymatic reactions, therapeutics, and molecular motors. A particular focus will be on the integration of learned machine learning force fields with generative protein modelling. Fabian Rehm - The Rehm group works to develop and apply new approaches for the continuous evolution of target genes, and the synthesis of large microbial genome stretches. Research will focus on i) evolving complex, multi gene traits within a single experiment, ii) building selective pressures that reward desired behaviours while minimising escape routes, iii) how to borrow principles from natural evolution, such as modularity, gene amplification, or cooperation, to help engineered organisms explore richer evolutionary pathways. Martin Spinck - The Spinck group explores biological evolution in artificial environments to uncover new to nature functions, focusing on evolvable self assembling biomaterials and their applications in sustainable chemistry and biotechnology. Jason Chin - The Chin group's work pioneers: i) the development and application of genome design and synthesis methods and ii) combines these approaches with cellular engineering for the encoded cellular synthesis of new polymers and materials. Key Responsibilities for all Postdoctoral Researchers Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, including the development of novel methodologies and adaptation of existing techniques to new applications. Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools, interpreting results in the context of broader research goals. Contribute intellectually to the research direction by identifying opportunities for innovation and refining research questions. Prepare and publish high quality scientific papers, reports, presentations, and protocols. Present research at national and international conferences, seminars, and internal meetings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within GBI, EIT, and external partners to advance complementary workstreams. Build and maintain research infrastructure, laboratory capabilities, and cutting edge technologies. Mentor and support junior researchers, including PhD students and research assistants. Translate research findings into commercial or translational opportunities in alignment with EIT's mission. Identify and pursue opportunities for intellectual property generation and protection. Ensure research activities comply with EIT's policies, legal requirements, and best scientific practice. This list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties commensurate with the role. Essential and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Completed a PhD within the last 4 years in a relevant field (e.g., synthetic biology, computational biology and AI, microbial, plant and human cell biology, genomics, robotics and automation, and nucleic acids chemistry). Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard. Strong track record in research, ideally in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields. Skilled in data analysis and interpretation; experience with genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools desirable. Proven ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex experimental problems. Experience publishing in high impact journals and presenting at international conferences. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams. Capacity to build and sustain productive collaborations internally and externally. Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a fast paced, high growth research environment. We offer the following benefits Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box . click apply for full job details

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 vision for the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is to advance human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of chemistry, biology and engineering. Led by Professor Hagan Bayley, it will house more than 100 researchers engaging in three interrelated endeavors; Nanopore Sensing and Sequencing, 3D Tissue Construction, and Device Engineering. The MDLS Institute will expand nanopore science to detect a wider range of biological molecules, including volatiles in human breath. While in parallel, pioneering novel methods that integrate synthetic and living tissues into structures for organ repair. All the research will be underpinned by the development of new devices capable of serving as powerful tools in clinical settings. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. We are seeking ambitious and creative Postdoctoral Research Scientists to join the Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) Institute at EIT Oxford. Our research focuses on developing nanopore technologies and powerful new devices to transform clinical and personal diagnostics, and the scalable development of personalised therapeutics through the exploration of both synthetic tissue like materials and living tissues prepared by 3D printing. MDLS brings together molecular sciences, nanotechnology, and bioengineering to create transformative materials and tools for the biomedical sciences. We are recruiting Postdoctoral Research Scientists to advance these efforts across a broad range of areas, including: Nanopore technologies for small molecule diagnostics Single molecule technologies for biopolymer analysis Programmable membrane proteins for nanoscale transport and sensing Precision biomolecule processing for single molecule technologies 3D tissue engineering with stem cells Synthetic and hybrid tissue engineering Versatile nanopore devices for sensing, sequencing, and beyond Devices for advanced tissue engineering As a Postdoctoral Research Scientist, you will design and conduct experiments addressing fundamental technological challenges, lead the development and refinement of emerging technologies, contribute to impactful scientific publications, and actively support the mentorship of junior researchers. Working at the intersection of chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering, you will play an integral role in shaping MDLS's evolving vision to redefine the possibilities of biotechnology. MDLS offers a dynamic, collaborative, and well resourced environment, with access to advanced instrumentation, fabrication facilities, and an ecosystem of allied institutes working at the interface of technology and life sciences. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a research programme that is technique agnostic, impact driven, and unafraid to push boundaries. We welcome candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline and a strong record of research excellence. Enthusiasm for cross disciplinary research, curiosity driven problem solving, and the ambition to translate discoveries into real world applications are key. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Completion of a PhD within a relevant field (e.g., chemical biology, organic chemistry, synthetic biology, computational chemistry or biology, materials science, human cell biology, physiology and pathology, biophysics, device engineering, biomedical engineering, nanoscience). Proven record of research achievements, including publications in high impact journals and presentations at international conferences. Skill in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in one or more of the following areas desirable: single molecule techniques, protein engineering, bioorganic chemistry, stem cell and tissue culture, microfluidics, device design and fabrication, or computational modelling and analysis. Proven ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex experimental problems. Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve challenging technical issues. Broad understanding of current developments in relevant fields and the ability to identify promising directions for future research and technology development. Innovative thinking with a proactive approach to problem solving and scientific discovery. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of collaboration in multidisciplinary teams. Capacity to build and sustain productive collaborations internally and externally. Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a fast paced, high growth research environment. 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.

A leading research institute in Oxford seeks a Senior Group Leader in Nitrogen Fixation to spearhead a research program aimed at revolutionizing biological nitrogen fixation. This position entails managing top talent, driving innovative research, and establishing EIT's global prominence in plant science. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and proven achievements in impactful research, facilitating a collaborative environment aimed at addressing humanity's challenges. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Join us at EIT At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. 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. Your Role At EIT we are seeking a visionary and accomplished Senior Group Leader/Group Leader in Yield and Photosynthesis to contribute to a transformative research programme within the rapidly growing Plant Biology Institute. This leadership role is integral to shaping a newly established and rapidly scaling Plant Biology Institute that aspires to become a global leader in delivering scientific breakthroughs with real world impact. The Group Leader will develop and lead a high performing research team focused on advancing fundamental and applied science in photosynthesis, carbon assimilation, and crop yield improvement (via any scientific approach). They will build and manage a high performing team, ensuring research excellence is translated into commercial opportunities aligned with EIT's mission of humane and sustainable innovation. Your Responsibilities Leadership Contribute to the development and expansion of a newly established plant science institute which will scale rapidly over the next 5 years to become a global leader in plant science research aimed at tackling humanity's greatest challenges. Establish and lead a research group focused on photosynthesis, carbon fixation, plant metabolism, and yield improvement - designing and executing projects that advance both foundational understanding and applied innovation. To work with internal teams to define the path to impact for the research program. To design and execute research programs and to ensure that all research programs are value and purpose driven. To recruit and lead a top talent team of research scientists including post docs and PhD candidates. To hire based on competency, experience and values. To manage based on clear performance targets and with accountability. To maintain a positive, engaged culture, in line with EIT Oxford values. Research designed for impact Contribute to planning and communicating the scientific direction of the yield and photosynthesis research programme. Direct the activities of the research group by supervising some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. You will be expected to provide the intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to lead a programme of cutting edge research and to shape the overall aims and success of the group. Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretation, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes. Manage research program through stage gated milestones, with active, no/no go decisions based on validated research data. Designing research programmes to enable delivery requirements to be considered through development and implementation. Identifying pre emptive decisions to enable future scale up. Manage project resources - including personnel, equipment, and budgets - in coordination with the senior leadership team. Ensure research is conducted ethically and in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance, and best scientific practice. To generate, maintain and manage collaborations with key teams across EIT Oxford and in the wider scientific and commercial ecosystem to accelerate the path to scientific discovery and impact. To maintain key stakeholder relationships. To work, where appropriate, with the translation team within EIT to translate the results of research into commercial opportunities consistent with EITs humane endeavours. To recognise and act on opportunities for the creation and protection of intellectual property. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience Leader of research group(s) within academia or industry. Recognised thought leader in their field. Proven ability to manage scientific output for a team of PhDs/Post doctoral researchers. Experience delivering against long term strategic research programs. Experience of managing a large team of researchers and scientists including interdisciplinary workstream integration. Demonstration of commercial awareness and versatility of research that could serve a wide range of different applications (e.g. oils, pharmaceuticals, foods); Development of partnerships with engineering, technical partners and licensees/channel partners. Project management, communication and resource allocation experience. Ability to build both internal and external relationships. Working collaboratively with others outside of their discipline. Our Benefits Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit What we offer Newly constructed, state of the art laboratories and growth facilities, core scientific and operational support, and 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 humanity's 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.

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovatorsto tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. 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. Your Role: At EIT we are seeking a visionary and accomplished Group Leader/Senior Group Leader in Plant Phenotyping to lead a transformative research programme at the forefront of plant biotechnology. This senior leadership role is central to shaping a newly established and rapidly scaling Plant Biology Institute with the ambition to become a global leader in plant phenotyping and data-driven plant science. The successful candidate will lead an innovative research programme focused on the development and application of next-generation plant phenotyping technologies, including automated, high-throughput, and sensor-based approaches that enable precise, scalable measurement of plant performance across indoor and outdoor environments. The successful candidate will establish and lead PBI's automated phenotyping function, delivering analytical capabilities and workflows to support PBI's trait and technology research groups. This role requires close collaboration with research scientists working across a broad range of projects including plant and plant cell culture engineering. The role will require working other institutional stakeholders to scope, design, equip, and operate a new function within the research institute. The role will drive research from foundational method development through to integrated platforms for real-world application, supporting advances in crop improvement, resilience, and productivity. The postholder will build and lead a high-performing, interdisciplinary team spanning biology, engineering, data science, and automation; establish strategic collaborations across academia, industry, and technology partners; and ensure research excellence is translated into impactful and commercially relevant solutions aligned with EIT's mission of humane and sustainable innovation. This is a rare opportunity to define the scientific and technological direction of a next-generation phenotyping programme addressing some of the most pressing challenges in global agriculture and sustainability. Your Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead and manage the automated phenotyping function, delivering robust analytical capabilities to support the interpretation whole plant, plant cell, and plant tissue culture phenotyping produced by PBI researchers. Develop and implement image and sensor-based phenotyping strategies and workflows that support the experimental programmes of PBI. Work closely with researchers and group leads to develop and refine phenotyping pipelines for analysing plants, plant cells and tissue culture. Recruit, lead, and mentor a team that can build capacity in automated phenotyping, analysis and interpretation. Develop and maintain pipelines for processing phenotyping data. Ensure reproducibility, version control, and documentation for all analyses and pipelines, contributing to open science and collaborative research. Work at the cutting edge of automated phenotyping, developing new methodologies and applications and redefining how they can be applied to accelerate discovery. Manage resources - including personnel, equipment, and budgets - in coordination with the senior leadership team. Research designed for impact: Work in close collaboration with the AIR team and EIT, to direct the activities of the research group by supervising some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. You will be expected to provide the specialist expertise, intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to lead a programme of cutting-edge research and to shape the overall aims and success of the group developing AI and ML approaches to analysing plant image and sensor data for phenotyping. Generate, maintain and manage collaborations with key teams across EIT Oxford and in the wider scientific and commercial ecosystem to accelerate the path to scientific discovery and impact. To maintain key stakeholder relationships. Direct the activities of the research group by supervising some projects personally and overseeing projects delegated to group members. You will be expected to provide the intellectual energy and independent thinking necessary to lead a programme of cutting-edge research and to shape the overall aims and success of the group. Drive rigorous experimental design, execution, and data interpretation, ensuring robust and reproducible scientific outcomes. Managing research program through stage gated milestones, with active, no/no-go decisions based on validated research data. Designing research programmes to enable delivery requirements to be considered through development and implementation. Identifying pre-emptive decisions to enable future scale-up. Manage project resources - including personnel, equipment, and budgets - in coordination with the senior leadership team. Ensure research is conducted ethically and in compliance with EIT policy, regulatory guidance, and best scientific practice. To generate, maintain and manage collaborations with key teams across EIT Oxford and in the wider scientific and commercial ecosystem to accelerate the path to scientific discovery and impact. To maintain key stakeholder relationships. To work, where appropriate, with translational teams to translate the results of research into commercial opportunities consistent with EITs humane endeavours.To recognise and act on opportunities for the creation and protection of intellectual property. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Leader of research groups within academia or industry. Recognised thought leader in their field. Proven ability to manage scientific output for a team of PhDs/Post doctoral researchers Experience delivering against long term strategic research programs. Experience of managing a large team of researchers and scientists including interdisciplinary workstream integration. Demonstration of commercial awareness and versatility of research that could serve a wide range of different applications; Development of partnerships with engineering, technical partners and licensees/channel partners. Project management, communication and resource allocation experience. Ability to build both internal and external relationships. Working collaboratively with others outside of their discipline. Our Benefits: Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit What we offer: Newly constructed, state-of-the-art laboratories and growth facilities, core scientific and operational support, and 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 humanity's biggest challenges, including enabling sustainable agriculture and improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production click apply for full job details

A leading research institute in Oxford is seeking a Group Leader or Senior Group Leader in Plant Phenotyping to shape a transformative research program. This pivotal role involves leading a team to develop next-generation plant phenotyping technologies and collaborate with experts across interdisciplinary fields. The ideal candidate will be recognized in their field, with extensive experience in managing research initiatives and driving impactful results. The position promises a vibrant research environment with opportunities for growth and substantial funding support.

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Pathogen Project: Within this ecosystem, the Pathogen Project exemplifies EIT's dedication to ground-breaking science. It seeks to transform pathogen risk management, detection and response by leveraging Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)-based metagenomic and pathogen-specific analytical tools. The goal is to power metagenomic devices using long-read sequencing technologies by building a comprehensive database of pathogen information to inform response. Enabled by Oracle Inc.'s cloud-computing scale and security, the Pathogen Project is advancing toward certified diagnostic tools for deployment in laboratories, hospitals, and public health organisations worldwide. Your Role: At EIT, we're seeking an experienced and detail orientated Senior Scientist, Biotechnology, to contribute to the early stage development of a device based metagenomic pathogen detection platform within EIT Oxford's Pathogen Programme. This work focuses on establishing proof of concept for a modular workflow enabling infectious disease diagnosis at or near the point of care. In this laboratory based role, you will design and execute hypothesis led experiments to interrogate and iteratively refine nucleic acid extraction, purification, and manipulation workflows within a fluidic device architecture. You will apply quantitative characterisation, controlled comparisons, and mechanistic insight to drive system level improvements and systematically reduce technical uncertainty through disciplined, evidence based experimentation. You will bring strong expertise and demonstrable experience developing nucleic acid handling or enzyme based systems. Experience with surface chemistry, microfluidic environments, polymer or material interfaces, or low input nucleic acid workflows is advantageous. You should be comfortable operating in an exploratory, data driven research environment, using structured experimentation, quantitative analysis, and rapid, evidence guided iteration to navigate ambiguity and progress early stage technology development. Key Responsibilities: Designing and executing statistically robust, hypothesis-driven experiments with appropriate controls to isolate key variables and generate reproducible, decision informing data. Applying structured experimental design approaches (e.g. factorial design, parameter sweeps, sensitivity analysis) to systematically explore design space and identify critical performance drivers. Investigating the physicochemical principles underlying nucleic acid adsorption, elution, surface interactions, and partitioning within device materials and reagent systems. Characterising enzyme-substrate interactions under non ideal conditions, including the effects of inhibitors, ionic strength, crowding, and surface chemistry on catalytic efficiency and fidelity. Developing and applying quantitative analytical frameworks to define performance metrics, establish baselines, and guide iterative optimisation across workflow stages. Systematically identifying sources of variability and technical risk, quantifying their impact, and prioritising mitigation strategies based on experimental evidence and expected effect size. Translating mechanistic findings into clear design recommendations that inform workflow architecture, reagent formats, surface treatments, and fluid handling strategies during iterative prototype development. Working closely with engineers to align biochemical and chemical requirements with device design constraints and integration priorities. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: PhD (or equivalent experience) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related discipline. Deep expertise in characterising biomolecular systems, including quantitative analysis of enzyme kinetics, binding interactions, and nucleic acid chemistry under non ideal or constrained conditions. Demonstrated ability to design controlled experiments that distinguish mechanistic effects from artefact in complex, multi variable systems. Experience with surface functionalisation and bioconjugation strategies, including immobilisation of polynucleotides, enzymes, antibodies, or other biomolecules onto solid supports or device relevant materials. Strong understanding of nucleic acid purification, separation, and manipulation, including the chemical principles governing adsorption, elution, and stability. Hands on experience in assay development and analytical method development using quantitative performance criteria, reproducibility standards, and data driven decision making. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Experience quantifying non nucleic acid chemical species (e.g. inhibitors, contaminants, residual reagents) within multi step laboratory workflows. Demonstrated ability to interrogate the physicochemical behaviour of polynucleotides, enzymes, and related analytes within complex or miniaturised systems. Familiarity with library preparation chemistries and sequencing workflows, including Oxford Nanopore and other next generation sequencing platforms, with awareness of upstream chemical constraints affecting downstream performance. Experience working with microfluidic systems, polymer interfaces, or material-biomolecule interactions. Key Attributes: Scientific and Technical Expertise Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot bioconjugation and surface based assays within integrated workflows. Experience quantifying and mitigating chemical carryover, inhibitory species, or cross contamination in complex, multi stage processing systems. Familiarity with biosafety practices and sterile technique for handling human derived or high pathogen environmental samples. Evidence of innovation and technical leadership in early stage technology development (e.g. patents, publications, translational research contributions, or commercial product development). Team Working and Project Management Ability to define experimental workstreams, set measurable technical objectives, and deliver clear outputs aligned with programme milestones. Experience communicating quantitative and mechanistic findings in a manner that informs engineering and architectural decisions. Demonstrated cross disciplinary collaboration across biology, chemistry, engineering, data science, or related fields. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem solving mindset with a disciplined, evidence led experimental approach. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non technical audiences. Ability to prioritise work based on impact, manage multiple parallel investigations, and operate effectively in a rapidly evolving research environment. Our Benefits: Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday pay Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. For this role we would expect someone to be fully on site in Oxford You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).

A leading research organization in Oxford is seeking a Senior Scientist in Biotechnology. This role focuses on developing metagenomic pathogen detection platforms through hypothesis-led experiments. Candidates will need a PhD and strong expertise in nucleic acid handling. The position involves collaboration across disciplines and offers competitive salary with various benefits including enhanced holiday pay and private medical insurance.

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. The Scientific Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy that showcases the groundbreaking research of the Generative Biology Institute (GBI) and fosters strong connections within the Institute's global community. Working closely with scientists, leadership, and technical teams, the postholder will translate complex discoveries in synthetic biology, genome engineering, and related disciplines into clear, compelling narratives for a variety of audiences - from fellow researchers and collaborators to the media and public. The role will work closely with EIT's central communications team and ensure all communications accurately reflect GBI's vision, scientific excellence, and collaborative spirit, while building the Institute's reputation as a world leader in engineering biology. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and refine GBI's integrated scientific communications strategy, ensuring it supports the Institute's mission and research priorities. Serve as the primary communications partner for GBI's leadership and research teams, aligning content with organisational goals and maintaining consistent messaging, tone, and brand identity across all internal and external channels. Identify and promote GBI's most significant research outputs, translating complex scientific work into engaging, accessible content. Develop high quality written and visual scientific materials related to GBI research, including press releases, feature articles, web content, social media posts, videos, and event collateral with EIT's central communications team. Build and maintain relationships with science journalists, science media outlets, and key science influencers, and develop GBI's press activities for major announcements, conferences, and events in conjunction with EIT's central communications team. Ensure EIT's digital platforms reflect GBI's cutting edge research and provide content to EIT's social media strategies to highlight achievements, collaborations and community initiatives, working closely with EIT's central communications team to ensure key messages and branding are aligned for a cohesive user experience. Plan, produce, and promote digital engagement activities such as livestreamed conferences, webinars, podcasts, and virtual lab tours. Support the design and delivery of outreach activities, exhibitions, and events that inspire public interest in GBI's science. Partner with researchers to identify compelling stories and develop their science communication skills for varied audiences. Create and manage effective internal communication channels to keep research teams informed, connected and engaged, and share key milestones and discoveries to strengthen a collaborative culture. Support leadership in preparing impactful internal briefings, updates, and presentations. Collaborate with other EIT Oxford departments to coordinate messaging and joint communications initiatives, and cultivate relationships with academic collaborators, industry partners and research networks. Manage communications budgets, timelines and external suppliers to ensure high quality delivery. Monitor, evaluate and report on communications effectiveness using analytics and KPIs. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Significant experience in science communications within a research intensive environment. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans for complex scientific content. Demonstrated track record of producing clear, engaging and accurate scientific content across multiple formats and platforms. Experience managing media relationships and delivering high profile announcements. Skills & Attributes Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey advanced scientific concepts in accessible language. Strong understanding of synthetic biology, genome engineering or related life sciences, and ability to engage credibly with leading scientists. Proficiency in digital communications, content management systems and social media strategy. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working across diverse teams. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Creative, proactive and motivated to enhance public and professional understanding of cutting edge research. Desirable Experience in communicating research from multidisciplinary, collaborative projects. Familiarity with the culture and operations of large scale research institutes. Professional training or certification in science communication, PR or digital media. 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.

A leading technology institute in Oxford is looking for an experienced Team Coordinator to support the Real Estate team. This role involves coordinating schedules, managing logistics, and carrying out administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. A competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000, alongside various benefits, is on offer. This position requires on-site presence in Oxford five days a week.

Generative Biology Institute The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) is tackling the key challenges in making biology engineerable, and thereby unlocking the unrivalled power of biology for the benefit of humanity. GBI is part of the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford (EIT) and is led by founding Director Jason Chin. The vision of the Generative Biology Institute is to lay the foundations for engineering biology, and unlock its potential for good. To achieve this, we must overcome two key challenges. First, we need the ability to write in the natural language of biology, enabling the rapid and scalable synthesis of entire genomes with precision. Second, we must understand what to write - determining which DNA sequences will generate biological systems that perform the desired functions. Addressing these challenges will allow us to harness the full power of biology to create transformative solutions across health, agriculture, clean energy and more. GBI will have sustained and substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its ground-breaking vision for engineering biology. GBI researchers will also be supported by cutting-edge technology hubs including mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, sequencing, automation, imaging, and bioprocessing. GBI will also have access to substantial compute resources that can be leveraged to further accelerate progress, including scientific compute, bioinformatics, and machine learning. The environment at GBI will allow researchers to undertake ambitious, long-term, collaborative research, and we will actively support the translation of research to commercial applications, where appropriate. The Generative Biology Institute will commence operations in a newly renovated bespoke space in the Oxford Science Park. The team will later move to a purpose-made facility in the Oxford Science Park, currently under construction. Once complete, this state-of-the art facility will include more than 40,000 m of research laboratory and office space.It will house over 30 groups and up to 600 employees at scale, focused on solving the two critical challenges in making biology engineerable and applying the solutions to addressing the global challenges encapsulated in EIT's Humane Endeavors. Job Summary The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistants to join the institute. This role is ideal for individuals looking to apply their academic training in a practical, research-intensive environment. Research Assistants will support ongoing research projects within one or more GBI research groups, assisting with experimental work, data collection and analysis, and the development and maintenance of laboratory capabilities. You will also contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and other research outputs, working closely with researchers across GBI in a collaborative and well resourced setting dedicated to advancing engineering biology at scale. Applications to Research Groups Applicants are required to apply to specific research groups as part of their application. On the application form, you may select up to three (3) research groups. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate the group(s) you are applying to and describe your interest, relevant skills, and experience for each. Applications that do not specify research group preferences, or that select more than three groups, will not be considered. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the EIT job portal. Please do not contact Principal Investigators directly, as direct outreach will not be considered as part of the application process. Due to the volume of applications, the review and decision process may take 3-6 months. Principal Investigators currently recruiting for Research Assistants: Leopold Parts - The Parts group works to engineer and model mammalian chromosomes. In particular, the group has long term aims to delete, randomize, evolve, and model chromosome scale DNA, all with the aim of informing models of synthetic DNA function; other ideas fitting this broad remit are very welcome. Rongzhen Tian - The Tian group aims to leverage an orthogonal replication system for the accelerated evolution of complex biological functions to i) advance fundamental scientific understanding of molecular and cellular evolution, ii) develop biomolecules to tackle challenges in human health and industry, and iii) generate large scale enzyme datasets for training next generation protein design models. Jérôme Zürcher - The Zürcher group aims to develop methodology to rapidly and scalably write entire genomes of microbes and phages and to leverage these methods to i) genetically isolate organisms, ii) investigate host pathogen interactions, iii) provide a platform for large vector assembly towards Gb scale genome synthesis. Linda van Bijsterveldt - The van Bijsterveldt group aims to develop methods for building and stably transmitting synthetic chromosomes through mitosis and meiosis in mammals and plants. Projects focus on i) creating scalable platforms for constructing entire genomes, ii) transferring chromosomes between different species, and iii) controlling trait inheritance patterns. Kiarash Jamali - The Jamali group focuses on integrating novel, large databases and inductive biases in generative models of biomolecules, seeking to create next generation tools that would enable protein design of new to nature enzymatic reactions, therapeutics, and molecular motors. A particular focus will be on the integration of learned machine learning force fields with generative protein modelling. Fabian Rehm - The Rehm group works to develop and apply new approaches for the continuous evolution of target genes, and the synthesis of large microbial genome stretches. Research will focus on i) evolving complex, multi gene traits within a single experiment, ii) building selective pressures that reward desired behaviours while minimising escape routes, iii) how to borrow principles from natural evolution, such as modularity, gene amplification, or cooperation, to help engineered organisms explore richer evolutionary pathways. Jason Chin - The Chin group's work pioneers: i) the development and application of genome design and synthesis methods and ii) combines these approaches with cellular engineering for the encoded cellular synthesis of new polymers and materials. Key Responsibilities for all Research Assistants: Assist in scientific studies and experiments by collecting and analysing data under the guidance of the senior scientists Perform routine laboratory tasks such as preparing samples, setting up equipment, and maintaining lab safety protocols Analyse experimental data using software tools. Prepare reports and presentations of findings Support the Research Group in the development of written materials, including publications, conference presentations and laboratory protocols Carry out desk based research to establish the state of the art in scientific areas related to the work of GBI Stay current on scientific advancements and technologies related to the field of synthetic biology through journals, conferences, and other academic resources Provide general day to day support to the wider team and any other duties requested of you by your group leader This list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties commensurate with the role. Essential & Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science) Previous experience in working in a research laboratory Ability to work effectively in a high growth, fast paced, dynamic environment. Highly organised with an ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent oral and written communication skills, inter personal skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. Experience with problem solving involving multiple internal and external stakeholders 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.

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. 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 focussed 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. Your Role: At EIT we are seeking an accomplished leader to serve as Head of Bioinformatics for the Plant Biology Institute. This pivotal role will shape a newly established and rapidly scaling Plant Biology Institute that aspires to become a global leader in delivering scientific breakthroughs with real world impact. aspires to become a global leader in delivering scientific breakthroughs with real world impact. The successful candidate will establish and lead PBI's bioinformatics function, delivering analytical capabilities and workflows to support PBI's trait and technology research groups. This role requires close collaboration with research scientists working across a broad range of products including large scale genome and transcriptome sequencing, evolutionary biology, plant and microbial genome and metabolic engineering, plant transformation, plant breeding, computer vision assisted automated phenotyping, machine learning and AI. The role will require working with other institutional stakeholders to scope, design, equip, and operate a new function within the research institute. Your Responsibilities: To lead and manage the informatics and bioinformatics function, delivering robust analytical capabilities to support the interpretation of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, phenotypic, computer vision/imaging, and other biological datasets produced by PBI researchers. To develop and implement bioinformatics strategies and workflows that support the experimental programmes of PBI. To work closely with researchers and group leads to develop and refine computational pipelines for analysing data. To recruit, lead, and mentor a team of bioinformaticians and computational biologists, building capacity in biological data analysis and interpretation. To develop and maintain pipelines for processing high throughput datasets. To ensure reproducibility, version control, and documentation for all analyses and pipelines, contributing to open science and collaborative research. To work at the cutting edge of bioinformatics methods and tools, developing new methodologies and applications and redefining how they can be applied to accelerate discovery. Manage resources - including personnel, equipment, and budgets - in coordination with the senior leadership team. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: An advanced degree in informatics, computer science, data science, bioinformatics, or a related field, with strong experience working in a research or scientific environment. Experience in building and leading informatics functions, including managing teams, developing data infrastructure, and delivering end to end informatics solutions. Proven track record of designing and implementing data systems that support large scale scientific data capture, analysis, and integration. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including scientists, software engineers, and operational stakeholders, to deliver fit for purpose data tools. Strong technical expertise in: Data architecture and engineering (e.g. SQL, NoSQL, ETL pipelines), programming languages such as Python, Linux, API development and system interoperability, data governance and compliance (e.g. GDPR, security standards). Experience working within a laboratory or scientific research setting, with a strong understanding of the data needs and challenges across experimental workflows. Track record of effectively leading and developing people and teams, with a commitment to innovation, scalability, and reliability. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into strategic value for the organisation. Our Benefits: Competitive salary + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit What we offer: Newly constructed, state of the art laboratories and growth facilities, core scientific and operational support, with substantial core funding. A collaborative research environment with highly skilled team working at the cutting edge of plant science to create commercially sustainable solutions that tackle humanity's biggest challenges, including enabling sustainable agriculture and improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production.

A leading research institute in Oxford is seeking a Head of Bioinformatics to lead its new Plant Biology Institute. This pivotal role will involve developing bioinformatics functions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support scientific breakthroughs. Candidates should have an advanced degree in a relevant field and proven leadership experience in informatics. The role offers a competitive salary, travel allowance, and a generous benefits package, within a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility.

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionaryscientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovatorsto tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Your Role: At EIT we are seeking an experienced, proactive and detailed orientated Team Coordinatorto support our growing Real Estate team. Reporting to theExecutive Assistant - Real Estate, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth day to day operations across a group of Real Estate Directors, supporting them with coordination, scheduling, documentation and workflow management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced team at the heart of EIT's expanding campus programme, contributing to a transformative real estate vision that will support scientific innovation for years to come. Your Responsibilities: Manage team calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate all related logistics, including room bookings and preparation of materials. Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for all visitors. Carry out day to day administrative tasks, including accurate processing of expenses, invoices and internal documents. Support travel bookings and event coordination, including catering and logistics. Prepare and manage correspondence, agendas, documents and team records to ensure information is organised and accessible. Assist with onboarding activities and maintain accurate team data. Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders to support clear communication and efficient coordination of activities. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Proven experience in an administrative or coordinator role. Competence with Microsoft 365 and communication tools. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Our Benefits: Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience) + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit Working Together - What It Involves: 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. The postholder is expected to be on site in Oxford five days per week. Some flexibility may be arranged in line with business requirements and operational priorities.

Join us at EIT: At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we're on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity's greatest challenges in four transformative areas: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change & Managing CO Artificial Intelligence & Robotics This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you'll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at . Welcome to the Plant Biology Institute: The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford. 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. Your Role: The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is seeking a highly organised and experienced Laboratory Manager to oversee the day to day running of one of the laboratories within the Plant Biology Institute (PBI). Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Lab Management, this role is responsible for ensuring that the laboratory operates safely, effectively, and in alignment with the overarching strategic direction set for laboratory operations across PBI. The Laboratory Manager will support the Head of Lab Management in the development and continuous improvement of laboratory processes, and will lead on the implementation of agreed systems, standards, and operational initiatives within their designated lab. They will ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements; coordinate equipment maintenance and resource allocation; optimise workflows; and maintain audit readiness. Acting as a key operational lead within the lab, the postholder will provide a clear and structured channel of communication to the Head of Lab Management, proactively identifying risks, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement. This includes escalating issues related to workflows, safety, compliance, or resourcing as appropriate. Through effective coordination with scientific staff, facilities, procurement, and other stakeholders, the Laboratory Manager will play a vital role in enabling high quality research delivery, operational resilience, and a collaborative, well managed laboratory environment. Your Responsibilities: Facility Management and Team Leadership: Oversee daily facilities of the laboratories, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards. Recruit and manage a team of laboratory technicians including training, and mentoring team members to ensure optimal performance and professional development.Work with laboratory technicians and the technical procurement specialist to ensure the laboratory is properly maintained and organised, with all equipment, consumables, and reagents available for research projects. Manage laboratory facilities, including cleanliness, space optimisation, and ensuring that all equipment and instruments are operational. Operational Support: Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for relevant laboratory processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with quality standards. Maintain library of up to date COSHH forms and risk assessments for all relevant substances within the laboratory and ensure regular monitoring, review, and updating as necessary. Troubleshoot technical and operational issues in workflows and provide solutions to prevent delays in project timelines. Manage access / use of equipment including establishment of appropriate training procedures for new users. Optimise laboratory space and equipment usage to support the work of a rapidly growing research team while maintaining flexibility for diverse research projects. Implement and enforce laboratory safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, such as GM licence requirements, GLP, ISO, and other relevant standards. Manage, maintain and ensure all training records for all relevant equipment and safety courses are up to date. Deliver safe use training on high specification communal equipment for users e.g. ultracentrifuges, biological safety cabinets. Provide a first line response to troubleshoot equipment problems. Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Working alongside the technical procurement specialist, laboratory technicians and relevant finance departments, manage inventory levels for laboratory consumables, reagents, and critical supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Track and maintain proper documentation of inventory and ensure the timely ordering of supplies to avoid stockouts or delays. Maintain a system for tracking the usage, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. To coordinate significant equipment purchases. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Oversee compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and quality standards (e.g., GLP and ISO regulations) in all aspects of laboratory operations including GMO assurance and compliance working with Health and Safety experts. Implement and maintain quality control (QC) processes for relevant processing workflows, ensuring high accuracy and reproducibility of results. Participate in internal and external audits and inspections, ensuring the lab meets all compliance requirements. Ensure proper documentation of processes, workflows, and sample handling procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Educated to a minimum of BSc up to PhD in a relevant field. Extensive laboratory experience complemented by demonstrated success in managing or supervising teams. Strong background in Plant Sciences, with familiarity with the requirements of molecular biology techniques, cell culture, Plant growth Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems (e.g., GLP, ISO). Experience managing laboratory operations, including planning, coordinating, and supervising workflows. Knowledge of plant growth systems, tissue culture, propagation techniques, and associated laboratory equipment. Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements. Our Benefits: Salary dependent on experience + travel allowance + bonus Enhanced holiday + options to buy additional days Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Hospital Cash Plan Therapy Services Perk Box Electric Car Scheme Childcare benefit Working Together - What It Involves: You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. In certain cases, we can consider sponsorship, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis. You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford (or be willing to relocate).

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