GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We're committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner - we're here to help! And remember: we don't expect you to meet every single requirement. If you're excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role Data sits at the core of our mission. We leverage bank account data to deliver high-value, intelligent payment solutions for our customers, from enhancing payment success rates to driving payer fraud prevention. As a Data Science Manager within our Payment Intelligence team, you'll partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to turn big ideas into reality. You'll own the full lifecycle of our algorithms, shaping everything from the initial concept to production-ready code that powers our global payment network. At GoCardless, our stack is centered around Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, providing a high-performance environment for innovation. Our Data Scientists operate at the intersection of Python, SQL, and BigQuery to build and deploy high-performance models at scale. What you'll do Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting their long-term career development. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical ML models that power real-time payment decisions. Shape the strategic roadmap for the Payment Intelligence space, translating complex data challenges into actionable, high-impact goals. Drive cross-functional impact by working closely across disciplines to build end-to-end technical solutions, from concept to production. Influence Senior Leadership by acting as the bridge between technical complexity and business value, communicating ML strategy to senior stakeholders. What excites you Driving cutting-edge advancements in Data, AI, and Machine Learning within the payments space with a multidisciplinary team. Mentoring a high-performing team and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Solving the complex, real-time challenges of fraud prevention and payment optimisation at scale. Building production-grade ML models on a streamlined GCP and Vertex AI stack to drive fintech innovation. What excites us 2+ years managing Data Scientists within complex, high-stakes domains. A hands-on leader comfortable diving into the codebase. You bring strong expertise in Python and SQL to oversee the full lifecycle of a model, from initial prototype to robust production deployment. A decisive collaborator who can navigate technical trade-offs and translate complex ML concepts for cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. Familiarity with complex data environments and model architectures, such as deep learning (experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments is a big plus). Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. The Good Stuff! Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy. Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team. Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success. Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure. Time off: Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days. Life at GoCardless We're an organisation defined by our values; we start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it's aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision. Diversity & Inclusion We're building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. Here's where we stand: 45% identify as women 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 9% identify as neurodiverse 2% identify as disabled Sustainability at GoCardless We're committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co founders of the Tech Zero coalition we're working towards a climate positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. Interested in building your career at GoCardless? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We're committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner - we're here to help! And remember: we don't expect you to meet every single requirement. If you're excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role Data sits at the core of our mission. We leverage bank account data to deliver high-value, intelligent payment solutions for our customers, from enhancing payment success rates to driving payer fraud prevention. As a Data Science Manager within our Payment Intelligence team, you'll partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to turn big ideas into reality. You'll own the full lifecycle of our algorithms, shaping everything from the initial concept to production-ready code that powers our global payment network. At GoCardless, our stack is centered around Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, providing a high-performance environment for innovation. Our Data Scientists operate at the intersection of Python, SQL, and BigQuery to build and deploy high-performance models at scale. What you'll do Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting their long-term career development. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical ML models that power real-time payment decisions. Shape the strategic roadmap for the Payment Intelligence space, translating complex data challenges into actionable, high-impact goals. Drive cross-functional impact by working closely across disciplines to build end-to-end technical solutions, from concept to production. Influence Senior Leadership by acting as the bridge between technical complexity and business value, communicating ML strategy to senior stakeholders. What excites you Driving cutting-edge advancements in Data, AI, and Machine Learning within the payments space with a multidisciplinary team. Mentoring a high-performing team and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Solving the complex, real-time challenges of fraud prevention and payment optimisation at scale. Building production-grade ML models on a streamlined GCP and Vertex AI stack to drive fintech innovation. What excites us 2+ years managing Data Scientists within complex, high-stakes domains. A hands-on leader comfortable diving into the codebase. You bring strong expertise in Python and SQL to oversee the full lifecycle of a model, from initial prototype to robust production deployment. A decisive collaborator who can navigate technical trade-offs and translate complex ML concepts for cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. Familiarity with complex data environments and model architectures, such as deep learning (experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments is a big plus). Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. The Good Stuff! Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy. Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team. Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success. Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure. Time off: Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days. Life at GoCardless We're an organisation defined by our values; we start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it's aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision. Diversity & Inclusion We're building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. Here's where we stand: 45% identify as women 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 9% identify as neurodiverse 2% identify as disabled Sustainability at GoCardless We're committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co founders of the Tech Zero coalition we're working towards a climate positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. Interested in building your career at GoCardless? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
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.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced bioinformatician who is interested in working at the forefront of the gene editing (CRISPR knock out, base editing) and gene modulation (CRISPRa, CRISPRi, RNAi) fields. As a Bioinformatics Scientist / Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, you will have the opportunity to apply your strong bioinformatics background and software development skills to make key contributions in support of a wide variety of Revvity products and services including screening services, base editing research, whole genome CRISPR/RNAi reagents, and diagnostics reference standards. In this role, you will work closely with scientists, software engineers, product managers, and other bioinformaticians to support and drive cutting edge research products and services. If you are an experienced bioinformatician, are fulfilled by working on challenging problems, and enjoy being part of a vibrant team, this role is for you! Key Responsibilities Work as part of an Agile development team to develop, test, document, and support bioinformatics pipelines and tools (primarily Python with some C# and R) Help manage complex projects by gathering user requirements and breaking them into technical tasks for the team Mentor junior group members and provide high level guidance on software architecture, bioinformatics, and scientific approach to problems Provide expert feedback on new code through pull requests Drive collaboration with scientists, product managers, software engineers, and other internal stakeholders to understand and address the complex, emerging needs of our business and customers Prepare and present high quality data packages and reports to internal/external clients Help drive innovation within the bioinformatics group and company by suggesting new areas of research/development Essential Competencies & Requirements Relevant experience post PhD (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, computer science, or a related field Bioinformatics expertise - experienced in using standard tools and common data sources Strong software development skills - 3+ years Python development and testing, experience creating and querying databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), advanced knowledge of Git, experience developing user facing software (command line, web app), strong familiarity with WSL (Linux) command line Able to work independently and deliver high quality results while managing multiple simultaneous projects Desirable Competencies & Requirements Experience working as part of an Agile development team, including code reviews and sprint team roles Familiarity with cloud development and resources (Azure, AWS); HPC experience a plus Experience working in Flask (or another Python web framework) and Python development tools (e.g., pyenv, poetry, tox) Experience with Docker and writing Dockerfiles and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI, Azure Pipelines, etc.) Experience developing NGS analysis pipelines or familiarity with common gene and variant annotation data sources (e.g., NCBI, COSMIC) Intermediate to advanced experience developing in a language other than Python (especially R or C#)
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced bioinformatician who is interested in working at the forefront of the gene editing (CRISPR knock out, base editing) and gene modulation (CRISPRa, CRISPRi, RNAi) fields. As a Bioinformatics Scientist / Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, you will have the opportunity to apply your strong bioinformatics background and software development skills to make key contributions in support of a wide variety of Revvity products and services including screening services, base editing research, whole genome CRISPR/RNAi reagents, and diagnostics reference standards. In this role, you will work closely with scientists, software engineers, product managers, and other bioinformaticians to support and drive cutting edge research products and services. If you are an experienced bioinformatician, are fulfilled by working on challenging problems, and enjoy being part of a vibrant team, this role is for you! Key Responsibilities Work as part of an Agile development team to develop, test, document, and support bioinformatics pipelines and tools (primarily Python with some C# and R) Help manage complex projects by gathering user requirements and breaking them into technical tasks for the team Mentor junior group members and provide high level guidance on software architecture, bioinformatics, and scientific approach to problems Provide expert feedback on new code through pull requests Drive collaboration with scientists, product managers, software engineers, and other internal stakeholders to understand and address the complex, emerging needs of our business and customers Prepare and present high quality data packages and reports to internal/external clients Help drive innovation within the bioinformatics group and company by suggesting new areas of research/development Essential Competencies & Requirements Relevant experience post PhD (or equivalent) in bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, computer science, or a related field Bioinformatics expertise - experienced in using standard tools and common data sources Strong software development skills - 3+ years Python development and testing, experience creating and querying databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), advanced knowledge of Git, experience developing user facing software (command line, web app), strong familiarity with WSL (Linux) command line Able to work independently and deliver high quality results while managing multiple simultaneous projects Desirable Competencies & Requirements Experience working as part of an Agile development team, including code reviews and sprint team roles Familiarity with cloud development and resources (Azure, AWS); HPC experience a plus Experience working in Flask (or another Python web framework) and Python development tools (e.g., pyenv, poetry, tox) Experience with Docker and writing Dockerfiles and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, CircleCI, Azure Pipelines, etc.) Experience developing NGS analysis pipelines or familiarity with common gene and variant annotation data sources (e.g., NCBI, COSMIC) Intermediate to advanced experience developing in a language other than Python (especially R or C#)
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.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
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.
Head of Finance - Operations Group - Finance (LMB 2779) Open Date: 12/02/2026, 08:00 Close Date: 12/03/2026, 23:55 Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Permanent Job Type: Administration & Management (Full Time) Overview The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading centre of excellence in biomedical research, tackling fundamental basic science and translational programmes enhancing the application to human health. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers, drawing scientists from around the world to create a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. Main duties / Key responsibilities Continuously develop and implement a vision for the financial management of the LMB, leading, developing, managing and motivating staff across a range of activities including expenditure, income, VAT, contracts, grants and invoicing third party service users. Effectively communicate the vision and strategy for finance to senior management and to all levels of the LMB and MRC, persuading key decision makers to adopt the strategy. Lead the LMB budget setting, financial planning and forecasting to enable informed decision making, providing insightful information, analysis and risk management advice, and preparing and analysing monthly expenditure, budgets and future forecasts. Lead, produce and present timely management information, liaising with budget holders and information providers, preparing reports and providing supplementary analysis for key issues, and explaining financial concepts to non financial audiences. Help evaluate the overall effective and efficient use of funding received, identifying and developing approaches for optimising value for money. Lead from the front to ensure effective financial controls and appropriate policies and practices are followed; lead change where necessary to develop internal systems and controls to be "best in class", acting as a change agent for performance improvements. Ensure key stakeholder requirements are included and communicated, developing and maintaining strong and open relationships internally and externally. Play a leading role in MRC and UKRI wide development and implementation of new corporate financial systems or upgrades and optimising the current system (Oracle Fusion), and act as project management lead where required. As a senior member of the Operations Group, contribute, push forward and lead ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group and the way in which the LMB operates. Lead negotiations with external stakeholders such as the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospital Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus on financial matters, securing agreement on shared costs, service and facility costs, income and expenditure. Play a leading representative role for the LMB, MRC Head Office, other MRC establishments, UKRI, the University of Cambridge and external service users and other bodies with whom the LMB interacts. Act as Company Secretary to the Max Perutz Fund, the LMB's charitable arm, preparing the annual financial statements and Charity Commission return, liaising with the auditors, managing the Fund's investments and preparing and presenting at the Fund's twice yearly Board meetings. Working relationships Report to the LMB Chief Operating Officer. Liaise with the LMB Director and Heads of Divisions as required. Line manage the Finance Team and Management Information Analyst. Work closely with other Operations Group Heads and Facility Managers. Liaise with MRC Head Office's Finance Director and colleagues and UKRI colleagues. Maintain working relationships at multiple levels and across many different professional disciplines. Education / qualifications / training required Essential: Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience. Essential: Fully qualified with relevant finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Desirable: Degree in a related field. Previous work experience required Essential: Significant relevant experience of leadership roles and managing teams and services. Essential: Significant experience of developing new ideas for financial planning. Desirable: Experience of leading organisational change projects. Desirable: Experience of working in a research laboratory environment. Desirable: Experience of contract reviewing. Knowledge and experience Essential: Sound knowledge of corporate policy, accounting practices and procedures ideally in the public and charitable sector. Essential: Experience of several financial systems. Essential: Excellent IT skills with the ability to develop models to meet business needs, interrogate data and write reports and presentations for senior management. Desirable: Understanding of tax law and related risks related to research operations. Desirable: Project management facilitation and coordination skills to provide deliverables to tight time frames with various information providers. Personal skills / behaviours / qualities Essential: Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage services and staff. Essential: Proven ability to listen, understand business needs and provide solutions in a proactive and principled manner. Essential: Highly developed interpersonal skills, elicit confidence and command respect as a trusted advisor to senior management within the LMB and in discussions with MRC Head Office. Essential: Strong and pro active communicator able to liaise with both finance and non finance senior managers and budget holders. Essential: Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to lead a team/projects as required to achieve outcomes for the LMB. Essential: Flexible and adaptable approach, capable of planning, prioritising and delivering on a multitude of tasks in a fast paced environment. Essential: Refined analytical skills with the ability to make and communicate recommendations rather than simply provide reports. Essential: Appreciative of the culture of the LMB and the MRC. Further Information You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI Code of Conduct, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Health and Safety policy and Data Protection policy. Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re run security clearance as required during the course of employment. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview. The MRC provides its community of employees access to a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays, family friendly policies, shopping and travel discounts, an Employee Assistant Programme Scheme and Health and Wellbeing Support. Copyright 2015. Medical Research Council
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance - Operations Group - Finance (LMB 2779) Open Date: 12/02/2026, 08:00 Close Date: 12/03/2026, 23:55 Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Permanent Job Type: Administration & Management (Full Time) Overview The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a leading centre of excellence in biomedical research, tackling fundamental basic science and translational programmes enhancing the application to human health. The LMB has a clear goal of understanding biological processes at the molecular level, with the ultimate aim of using this knowledge to tackle specific problems in human health and disease. The LMB provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers, drawing scientists from around the world to create a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation. Main duties / Key responsibilities Continuously develop and implement a vision for the financial management of the LMB, leading, developing, managing and motivating staff across a range of activities including expenditure, income, VAT, contracts, grants and invoicing third party service users. Effectively communicate the vision and strategy for finance to senior management and to all levels of the LMB and MRC, persuading key decision makers to adopt the strategy. Lead the LMB budget setting, financial planning and forecasting to enable informed decision making, providing insightful information, analysis and risk management advice, and preparing and analysing monthly expenditure, budgets and future forecasts. Lead, produce and present timely management information, liaising with budget holders and information providers, preparing reports and providing supplementary analysis for key issues, and explaining financial concepts to non financial audiences. Help evaluate the overall effective and efficient use of funding received, identifying and developing approaches for optimising value for money. Lead from the front to ensure effective financial controls and appropriate policies and practices are followed; lead change where necessary to develop internal systems and controls to be "best in class", acting as a change agent for performance improvements. Ensure key stakeholder requirements are included and communicated, developing and maintaining strong and open relationships internally and externally. Play a leading role in MRC and UKRI wide development and implementation of new corporate financial systems or upgrades and optimising the current system (Oracle Fusion), and act as project management lead where required. As a senior member of the Operations Group, contribute, push forward and lead ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Group and the way in which the LMB operates. Lead negotiations with external stakeholders such as the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospital Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus on financial matters, securing agreement on shared costs, service and facility costs, income and expenditure. Play a leading representative role for the LMB, MRC Head Office, other MRC establishments, UKRI, the University of Cambridge and external service users and other bodies with whom the LMB interacts. Act as Company Secretary to the Max Perutz Fund, the LMB's charitable arm, preparing the annual financial statements and Charity Commission return, liaising with the auditors, managing the Fund's investments and preparing and presenting at the Fund's twice yearly Board meetings. Working relationships Report to the LMB Chief Operating Officer. Liaise with the LMB Director and Heads of Divisions as required. Line manage the Finance Team and Management Information Analyst. Work closely with other Operations Group Heads and Facility Managers. Liaise with MRC Head Office's Finance Director and colleagues and UKRI colleagues. Maintain working relationships at multiple levels and across many different professional disciplines. Education / qualifications / training required Essential: Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience. Essential: Fully qualified with relevant finance qualifications (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Desirable: Degree in a related field. Previous work experience required Essential: Significant relevant experience of leadership roles and managing teams and services. Essential: Significant experience of developing new ideas for financial planning. Desirable: Experience of leading organisational change projects. Desirable: Experience of working in a research laboratory environment. Desirable: Experience of contract reviewing. Knowledge and experience Essential: Sound knowledge of corporate policy, accounting practices and procedures ideally in the public and charitable sector. Essential: Experience of several financial systems. Essential: Excellent IT skills with the ability to develop models to meet business needs, interrogate data and write reports and presentations for senior management. Desirable: Understanding of tax law and related risks related to research operations. Desirable: Project management facilitation and coordination skills to provide deliverables to tight time frames with various information providers. Personal skills / behaviours / qualities Essential: Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and manage services and staff. Essential: Proven ability to listen, understand business needs and provide solutions in a proactive and principled manner. Essential: Highly developed interpersonal skills, elicit confidence and command respect as a trusted advisor to senior management within the LMB and in discussions with MRC Head Office. Essential: Strong and pro active communicator able to liaise with both finance and non finance senior managers and budget holders. Essential: Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to lead a team/projects as required to achieve outcomes for the LMB. Essential: Flexible and adaptable approach, capable of planning, prioritising and delivering on a multitude of tasks in a fast paced environment. Essential: Refined analytical skills with the ability to make and communicate recommendations rather than simply provide reports. Essential: Appreciative of the culture of the LMB and the MRC. Further Information You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the UKRI Code of Conduct, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, Health and Safety policy and Data Protection policy. Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager. The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post, the MRC and UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re run security clearance as required during the course of employment. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, any candidate who opts into the scheme and best meets the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview. The MRC provides its community of employees access to a range of benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays, family friendly policies, shopping and travel discounts, an Employee Assistant Programme Scheme and Health and Wellbeing Support. Copyright 2015. Medical Research Council
Group Leaders - Human Genetics and Disease Prediction Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. Join the Frontier of Human Genomics and Disease Prediction Become a Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, we're rethinking how human data can be used to understand, predict and ultimately change the course of disease. We're hiring Group Leaders to join our Human Genetics Programme where large scale cohorts, longitudinal multi omics and patient data come together to power predictive models of health and disease. About the Programme Our mission is bold: to generate the datasets, build the predictive models and develop the causal understanding needed to predict, prevent and treat human disease. We design and generate large scale, longitudinal multi omic resources, tightly linked to detailed patient data, and use these to understand how genetic and environmental variation shape molecular states, trajectories and outcomes. We will use AI, machine learning, and robust causal inference methods to turn that understanding into better risk prediction, diagnosis and treatment, deriving openly accessible predictive models that are generalisable and transferable between populations and clinical contexts. The programme offers sustained core funding, large scale technology and informatics platforms and a genuinely collaborative, supportive working environment in the Cambridge-London science hub. If you're excited by our ambitious mission and want to make a bold, personal contribution to it in an environment that values diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration, we want to hear from you. Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from researchers with backgrounds in clinical medicine, human genetics, genomics and multi omics, epidemiology, statistics, computer science, clinical informatics and AI/ML. We are keen to hear from both clinician scientists and non clinical/basic scientists. We do not expect any individual to span all of the areas below; we are looking for depth and originality in one or more of them, together with a strong commitment to collaboration. You might, for example, have expertise in: Human genetics and multi omics for complex traits and diseases. Epidemiology and longitudinal cohort design and analysis. Electronic health records and real world data science, including phenotyping and data linkage. Causal inference and statistical methods for target and biomarker prioritisation. Development and application of AI/ML and predictive modelling methods using multi omic and clinical data. Methods and resources for diverse and under represented populations, improving equity and generalisability of prediction Statistical and computational methods, data platforms and standards that make large scale multi omic and clinical data, and the resulting models, robust and widely usable. The Wellcome Sanger Institute is located in the centre of the largest scientific and startup cluster in Europe and combines the scientific innovation of Cambridge with the business and cultural ambition of London. We care about the long term translation and impact of our research. We welcome applicants from all career stages, including those from clinical, industry, or non traditional career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under represented backgrounds. We believe our science is enriched by a diversity of perspectives and experiences. The Role: Faculty with vision, long term funding and scientific freedom. We are recruiting Group Leaders across all our Faculty levels. Our Group Leader positions offer access to substantial core funding, including a competitive salary and continuous internal funding that enables the pursuit of ambitious, large scale research. Faculty at the Institute are supported by outstanding scientific, technical, and operational teams, allowing them to focus on impactful research and leadership. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop a team within a supportive and collegial environment where collaboration, well being, and inclusion are prioritised. The institute appoints faculty at three levels: Group Leader 1 (GL1): Your first or second group leader role (equivalent to Assistant Professor US / Lecturer UK). Eight year post, core funded beyond a typical ERC or R01 grant with additional access to funds for large strategic projects. Launch your vision with the freedom to innovate at scale. Group Leader 2 (GL2): Mid career (Associate Professor). Lead a growing core funded team, shape programme strategy, and drive large scale discovery. Six year post with review in year six. Group Leader 3 (GL3): Senior leadership role (Full Professor) helping to shape Sanger's long term research strategy. Ongoing tenure with six year rolling reviews. Global research leaders are encouraged to apply. Why Join Us? Substantial, Sustained Core Funding: Focus on the science that matters - not grant cycles. Launch long term, high impact research. Scale + Technology: Unmatched access to high throughput science platforms, Scientific Operations, and Informatics infrastructure. A Truly Collaborative Culture: Work side by side with leading genomics experts in an environment built for cooperation, discovery and translational impact. A Supportive, Inclusive, and Flexible Workplace: Relocation and visa support, mentorship, flexible working, family friendly policies, and a campus dedicated to well being and scientific excellence. A Global Science Hub: Benefit from the dynamic, high impact innovation landscape of Cambridge and London. Our faculty and employees benefit from flexible working options, family friendly policies, generous benefits, and comprehensive relocation support. Your application should include: A CV and a full publication list Your scientific and leadership achievements to date Your contribution to the wider research community and society, you may wish to include diversity and inclusion initiatives and public engagement events A three page outline of your future research plans indicating how these fit with the Human Genetics Programme, and the wider Institute. This should include how access to genomics at scale would transform your science. Please include a short abstract at the start of this document (no more than 250 words) summarising your plans. Please upload all documentation with your application Your application will be reviewed and considered across GL1, GL2 and GL3 faculty levels focusing on your scientific achievement, experience, and personal suitability in line with our core behavioural competencies; collaboration, communication, leadership, integrity, results driven, and innovation. Interview Process: Scientific Talks (past and future research) Panel Interview based on leadership, collaboration, and core behavioural competencies and values Stakeholder 1:1s with Group Leaders and Programme leads We understand balancing career opportunities with personal commitments can be challenging, and our process is designed to be flexible and supportive. Ready to Change How We Predict and Prevent Human Disease? Join us at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and help build the next generation of human genetic and longitudinal multi omic resources and predictive models, in an environment where your science, your judgement and your career are supported and valued. We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work life balance, with more focused time, and the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with staff networks for LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity providing support and development opportunities. These networks also give allies a space for support. We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive. We are proud to deliver an awarding campus wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute. Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative in March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines. . click apply for full job details
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Group Leaders - Human Genetics and Disease Prediction Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life changing science to solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. Join the Frontier of Human Genomics and Disease Prediction Become a Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, we're rethinking how human data can be used to understand, predict and ultimately change the course of disease. We're hiring Group Leaders to join our Human Genetics Programme where large scale cohorts, longitudinal multi omics and patient data come together to power predictive models of health and disease. About the Programme Our mission is bold: to generate the datasets, build the predictive models and develop the causal understanding needed to predict, prevent and treat human disease. We design and generate large scale, longitudinal multi omic resources, tightly linked to detailed patient data, and use these to understand how genetic and environmental variation shape molecular states, trajectories and outcomes. We will use AI, machine learning, and robust causal inference methods to turn that understanding into better risk prediction, diagnosis and treatment, deriving openly accessible predictive models that are generalisable and transferable between populations and clinical contexts. The programme offers sustained core funding, large scale technology and informatics platforms and a genuinely collaborative, supportive working environment in the Cambridge-London science hub. If you're excited by our ambitious mission and want to make a bold, personal contribution to it in an environment that values diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration, we want to hear from you. Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from researchers with backgrounds in clinical medicine, human genetics, genomics and multi omics, epidemiology, statistics, computer science, clinical informatics and AI/ML. We are keen to hear from both clinician scientists and non clinical/basic scientists. We do not expect any individual to span all of the areas below; we are looking for depth and originality in one or more of them, together with a strong commitment to collaboration. You might, for example, have expertise in: Human genetics and multi omics for complex traits and diseases. Epidemiology and longitudinal cohort design and analysis. Electronic health records and real world data science, including phenotyping and data linkage. Causal inference and statistical methods for target and biomarker prioritisation. Development and application of AI/ML and predictive modelling methods using multi omic and clinical data. Methods and resources for diverse and under represented populations, improving equity and generalisability of prediction Statistical and computational methods, data platforms and standards that make large scale multi omic and clinical data, and the resulting models, robust and widely usable. The Wellcome Sanger Institute is located in the centre of the largest scientific and startup cluster in Europe and combines the scientific innovation of Cambridge with the business and cultural ambition of London. We care about the long term translation and impact of our research. We welcome applicants from all career stages, including those from clinical, industry, or non traditional career paths. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from under represented backgrounds. We believe our science is enriched by a diversity of perspectives and experiences. The Role: Faculty with vision, long term funding and scientific freedom. We are recruiting Group Leaders across all our Faculty levels. Our Group Leader positions offer access to substantial core funding, including a competitive salary and continuous internal funding that enables the pursuit of ambitious, large scale research. Faculty at the Institute are supported by outstanding scientific, technical, and operational teams, allowing them to focus on impactful research and leadership. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop a team within a supportive and collegial environment where collaboration, well being, and inclusion are prioritised. The institute appoints faculty at three levels: Group Leader 1 (GL1): Your first or second group leader role (equivalent to Assistant Professor US / Lecturer UK). Eight year post, core funded beyond a typical ERC or R01 grant with additional access to funds for large strategic projects. Launch your vision with the freedom to innovate at scale. Group Leader 2 (GL2): Mid career (Associate Professor). Lead a growing core funded team, shape programme strategy, and drive large scale discovery. Six year post with review in year six. Group Leader 3 (GL3): Senior leadership role (Full Professor) helping to shape Sanger's long term research strategy. Ongoing tenure with six year rolling reviews. Global research leaders are encouraged to apply. Why Join Us? Substantial, Sustained Core Funding: Focus on the science that matters - not grant cycles. Launch long term, high impact research. Scale + Technology: Unmatched access to high throughput science platforms, Scientific Operations, and Informatics infrastructure. A Truly Collaborative Culture: Work side by side with leading genomics experts in an environment built for cooperation, discovery and translational impact. A Supportive, Inclusive, and Flexible Workplace: Relocation and visa support, mentorship, flexible working, family friendly policies, and a campus dedicated to well being and scientific excellence. A Global Science Hub: Benefit from the dynamic, high impact innovation landscape of Cambridge and London. Our faculty and employees benefit from flexible working options, family friendly policies, generous benefits, and comprehensive relocation support. Your application should include: A CV and a full publication list Your scientific and leadership achievements to date Your contribution to the wider research community and society, you may wish to include diversity and inclusion initiatives and public engagement events A three page outline of your future research plans indicating how these fit with the Human Genetics Programme, and the wider Institute. This should include how access to genomics at scale would transform your science. Please include a short abstract at the start of this document (no more than 250 words) summarising your plans. Please upload all documentation with your application Your application will be reviewed and considered across GL1, GL2 and GL3 faculty levels focusing on your scientific achievement, experience, and personal suitability in line with our core behavioural competencies; collaboration, communication, leadership, integrity, results driven, and innovation. Interview Process: Scientific Talks (past and future research) Panel Interview based on leadership, collaboration, and core behavioural competencies and values Stakeholder 1:1s with Group Leaders and Programme leads We understand balancing career opportunities with personal commitments can be challenging, and our process is designed to be flexible and supportive. Ready to Change How We Predict and Prevent Human Disease? Join us at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and help build the next generation of human genetic and longitudinal multi omic resources and predictive models, in an environment where your science, your judgement and your career are supported and valued. We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work life balance, with more focused time, and the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with staff networks for LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity providing support and development opportunities. These networks also give allies a space for support. We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive. We are proud to deliver an awarding campus wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute. Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative in March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines. . click apply for full job details
GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We're committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner - we're here to help! And remember: we don't expect you to meet every single requirement. If you're excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role Data sits at the core of our mission. We leverage bank account data to deliver high-value, intelligent payment solutions for our customers, from enhancing payment success rates to driving payer fraud prevention. As a Data Science Manager within our Payment Intelligence team, you'll partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to turn big ideas into reality. You'll own the full lifecycle of our algorithms, shaping everything from the initial concept to production-ready code that powers our global payment network. At GoCardless, our stack is centered around Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, providing a high-performance environment for innovation. Our Data Scientists operate at the intersection of Python, SQL, and BigQuery to build and deploy high-performance models at scale. What you'll do Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting their long-term career development. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical ML models that power real-time payment decisions. Shape the strategic roadmap for the Payment Intelligence space, translating complex data challenges into actionable, high-impact goals. Drive cross-functional impact by working closely across disciplines to build end-to-end technical solutions, from concept to production. Influence Senior Leadership by acting as the bridge between technical complexity and business value, communicating ML strategy to senior stakeholders. What excites you Driving cutting-edge advancements in Data, AI, and Machine Learning within the payments space with a multidisciplinary team. Mentoring a high-performing team and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Solving the complex, real-time challenges of fraud prevention and payment optimisation at scale. Building production-grade ML models on a streamlined GCP and Vertex AI stack to drive fintech innovation. What excites us 2+ years managing Data Scientists within complex, high-stakes domains. A hands-on leader comfortable diving into the codebase. You bring strong expertise in Python and SQL to oversee the full lifecycle of a model, from initial prototype to robust production deployment. A decisive collaborator who can navigate technical trade-offs and translate complex ML concepts for cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. Familiarity with complex data environments and model architectures, such as deep learning (experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments is a big plus). Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. The Good Stuff! Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy. Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team. Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success. Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure. Time off:Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days. Life at GoCardless We're an organization defined by our values. We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it's aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision. Diversity & Inclusion 45% identify as women 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 9% identify as neurodiverse 2% identify as disabled Sustainability at GoCardless We're committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition , we're working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. At GoCardless we're committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture built on trust and transparency. Interested in building your career at GoCardless? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. To ensure you have a clear understanding of the compensation and potential growth for this opportunity, we've shared the full base salary pay range for this role. Please note, our approach is to offer salaries between the minimum and mid-point of the range. We want to manage expectations from the start, and if your application is successful you can discuss any questions around the pay range and salary with your Talent Partner.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We're committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner - we're here to help! And remember: we don't expect you to meet every single requirement. If you're excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role Data sits at the core of our mission. We leverage bank account data to deliver high-value, intelligent payment solutions for our customers, from enhancing payment success rates to driving payer fraud prevention. As a Data Science Manager within our Payment Intelligence team, you'll partner with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers to turn big ideas into reality. You'll own the full lifecycle of our algorithms, shaping everything from the initial concept to production-ready code that powers our global payment network. At GoCardless, our stack is centered around Google Cloud Platform and Vertex AI, providing a high-performance environment for innovation. Our Data Scientists operate at the intersection of Python, SQL, and BigQuery to build and deploy high-performance models at scale. What you'll do Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Data Scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence and supporting their long-term career development. Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-critical ML models that power real-time payment decisions. Shape the strategic roadmap for the Payment Intelligence space, translating complex data challenges into actionable, high-impact goals. Drive cross-functional impact by working closely across disciplines to build end-to-end technical solutions, from concept to production. Influence Senior Leadership by acting as the bridge between technical complexity and business value, communicating ML strategy to senior stakeholders. What excites you Driving cutting-edge advancements in Data, AI, and Machine Learning within the payments space with a multidisciplinary team. Mentoring a high-performing team and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Solving the complex, real-time challenges of fraud prevention and payment optimisation at scale. Building production-grade ML models on a streamlined GCP and Vertex AI stack to drive fintech innovation. What excites us 2+ years managing Data Scientists within complex, high-stakes domains. A hands-on leader comfortable diving into the codebase. You bring strong expertise in Python and SQL to oversee the full lifecycle of a model, from initial prototype to robust production deployment. A decisive collaborator who can navigate technical trade-offs and translate complex ML concepts for cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. Familiarity with complex data environments and model architectures, such as deep learning (experience in Fintech, Fraud Prevention, or Payments is a big plus). Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. The Good Stuff! Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy. Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team. Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success. Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure. Time off:Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days. Life at GoCardless We're an organization defined by our values. We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it's aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision. Diversity & Inclusion 45% identify as women 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 9% identify as neurodiverse 2% identify as disabled Sustainability at GoCardless We're committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition , we're working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. At GoCardless we're committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture built on trust and transparency. Interested in building your career at GoCardless? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. To ensure you have a clear understanding of the compensation and potential growth for this opportunity, we've shared the full base salary pay range for this role. Please note, our approach is to offer salaries between the minimum and mid-point of the range. We want to manage expectations from the start, and if your application is successful you can discuss any questions around the pay range and salary with your Talent Partner.
We're looking for a Research Scientist (Machine Learning) to join an ambitious and interdisciplinary team applying AI to transform drug discovery and accelerate the development of life-changing medicines. This is a chance to work on cutting-edge ML research with direct real-world impact, in a collaborative environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. What you'll get Work at the intersection of AI and life sciences with high impact applications. Hybrid working (3 days per week in the London office). A collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and leadership. What you'll do Design and develop novel ML models and algorithms. Apply deep learning and generative modelling to complex scientific problems. Collaborate with experts across biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Analyse, tune, and optimise experimental results. Depending on experience: lead projects, mentor others, and shape research strategy. What you'll bring PhD (or equivalent experience) in ML, computer science, or a related field. Proven expertise in deep learning research and model development. Strong knowledge of mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, statistics). Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. A passion for applying ML to real-world scientific challenges. Nice to have Experience working with biological or chemical data. Familiarity with large-scale deep learning, generative models, GNNs, RL, or computer vision. Contributions to publications, research projects, or open-source ML. Senior (5+ years of experience) Company: BioTalent
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Research Scientist (Machine Learning) to join an ambitious and interdisciplinary team applying AI to transform drug discovery and accelerate the development of life-changing medicines. This is a chance to work on cutting-edge ML research with direct real-world impact, in a collaborative environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. What you'll get Work at the intersection of AI and life sciences with high impact applications. Hybrid working (3 days per week in the London office). A collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and leadership. What you'll do Design and develop novel ML models and algorithms. Apply deep learning and generative modelling to complex scientific problems. Collaborate with experts across biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Analyse, tune, and optimise experimental results. Depending on experience: lead projects, mentor others, and shape research strategy. What you'll bring PhD (or equivalent experience) in ML, computer science, or a related field. Proven expertise in deep learning research and model development. Strong knowledge of mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, statistics). Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX. A passion for applying ML to real-world scientific challenges. Nice to have Experience working with biological or chemical data. Familiarity with large-scale deep learning, generative models, GNNs, RL, or computer vision. Contributions to publications, research projects, or open-source ML. Senior (5+ years of experience) Company: BioTalent
About Inworld Inworld is a product-oriented research lab of top AI researchers and engineers, developing best-in-class realtime multimodal models and the only realtime orchestration platform optimized for thousands of queries per second. We've raised more than $125M from Lightspeed, Section 32, Kleiner Perkins, Microsoft's M12 venture fund, Founders Fund, Meta and Stanford, among others. Our technology has powered experiences from companies such as NVIDIA, Microsoft Xbox, Niantic, Logitech Streamlabs, Wishroll, Little Umbrella and Bible Chat. We've also been recognized by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising AI companies globally and have been named one of LinkedIn's Top 10 Startups in the USA. About the role Voice is one of the key interfaces humans will interact with AI at scale. To make this reality, we are building the engine for the next generation of AI-driven software. Our primary focus is pushing the boundaries of speech modeling (STT & TTS). We approach this by researching and utilizing ML ideas that allow us to achieve state-of-the-art results (we recently ranked on Artificial Analysis for Text-to-Speech models). Working with audio is uniquely complex - arguably more so than text - because the solution space for how a specific phrase can be spoken is effectively infinite. This creates a vast landscape of challenges, from data collection and efficient training infra to creating RL alignment environments and ultra-low latency inference optimizations. We are seeking Senior AI Engineers to solve these challenges. You will be responsible for researching, building, optimizing, and deploying the production ML systems that thousands of developers integrate with their systems. Your work will focus on the difficult research and engineering problems of building the engine for the next generation of AI-driven software. Qualifications Power user of AI agents for work automation A BA/BS, MS, or PhD in a technical field (CS, Math, Physics) with a strong foundation in Machine Learning. 3+ years of combined experience in software development (e.g. with Python or C++) and applied ML engineering. Demonstrated experience applying or researching Machine Learning in one or more of the following domains: Speech or video processing Natural Language Processing (NLP) Action planning Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and neural network architectures. Proficiency with ML frameworks such as PyTorch. A good fit for this role may have A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in ML/Voice AI research and its applications. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Familiarity with pre-training, fine-tuning, RLHF and evaluation of large language and speech models. Knowledge of working with embedded systems and/or running ML on edge devices. Strong background in mathematics and/or physics. Location & Employment Location: remote within United Kingdom Employment type: Full-time, permanent employment Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa or sponsorship is not available for this role. Optional relocation support to the United States may be available for candidates who are interested in relocating in the future and who meet applicable eligibility and immigration requirements. Any relocation and employment in the United States would be subject to separate review, legal authorization, and business approval.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
About Inworld Inworld is a product-oriented research lab of top AI researchers and engineers, developing best-in-class realtime multimodal models and the only realtime orchestration platform optimized for thousands of queries per second. We've raised more than $125M from Lightspeed, Section 32, Kleiner Perkins, Microsoft's M12 venture fund, Founders Fund, Meta and Stanford, among others. Our technology has powered experiences from companies such as NVIDIA, Microsoft Xbox, Niantic, Logitech Streamlabs, Wishroll, Little Umbrella and Bible Chat. We've also been recognized by CB Insights as one of the 100 most promising AI companies globally and have been named one of LinkedIn's Top 10 Startups in the USA. About the role Voice is one of the key interfaces humans will interact with AI at scale. To make this reality, we are building the engine for the next generation of AI-driven software. Our primary focus is pushing the boundaries of speech modeling (STT & TTS). We approach this by researching and utilizing ML ideas that allow us to achieve state-of-the-art results (we recently ranked on Artificial Analysis for Text-to-Speech models). Working with audio is uniquely complex - arguably more so than text - because the solution space for how a specific phrase can be spoken is effectively infinite. This creates a vast landscape of challenges, from data collection and efficient training infra to creating RL alignment environments and ultra-low latency inference optimizations. We are seeking Senior AI Engineers to solve these challenges. You will be responsible for researching, building, optimizing, and deploying the production ML systems that thousands of developers integrate with their systems. Your work will focus on the difficult research and engineering problems of building the engine for the next generation of AI-driven software. Qualifications Power user of AI agents for work automation A BA/BS, MS, or PhD in a technical field (CS, Math, Physics) with a strong foundation in Machine Learning. 3+ years of combined experience in software development (e.g. with Python or C++) and applied ML engineering. Demonstrated experience applying or researching Machine Learning in one or more of the following domains: Speech or video processing Natural Language Processing (NLP) Action planning Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and neural network architectures. Proficiency with ML frameworks such as PyTorch. A good fit for this role may have A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in ML/Voice AI research and its applications. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Familiarity with pre-training, fine-tuning, RLHF and evaluation of large language and speech models. Knowledge of working with embedded systems and/or running ML on edge devices. Strong background in mathematics and/or physics. Location & Employment Location: remote within United Kingdom Employment type: Full-time, permanent employment Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa or sponsorship is not available for this role. Optional relocation support to the United States may be available for candidates who are interested in relocating in the future and who meet applicable eligibility and immigration requirements. Any relocation and employment in the United States would be subject to separate review, legal authorization, and business approval.
Home Jobs Trainee Research Scientist (Full Time) 10th February 2026 HistologiX is a trusted GLP & GCP compliant CRO with expertise in tissue-based biomarker analysis. We help our clients visualise and understand how their drug or device is influencing key biomarkers at the cellular and tissue level. Working collaboratively, our experienced scientific team provides a bespoke service allowing our clients to make the most of our expertise in histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) including multiplex immunofluorescence, in situ hybridisation (ISH) & cutting edge digital image analysis (IA). The Role Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Trainee Research Scientist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career scientist to gain hands on experience in histology and IHC within a regulated CRO environment while receiving structured training and mentorship. You will support day to day laboratory operations while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills. You will be based in our laboratories in BioCity Nottingham during regular business hours. Key Responsibilities Undertake histology and immunohistochemistry projects. Prepare samples, reagents and documentation according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Accurately record data and study documentation. Work to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as well as all safety and other relevant quality standards. Manage stock. Audit and organise supplies and chemicals. Work closely with senior scientists and project teams. Contribute to the development of SOPs and continuous improvement of working practices. Training & Development Structured onboarding and on the job training. Mentorship from experienced scientists. Exposure to regulated CRO workflows and client driven studies. Opportunity to progress into a Scientist role based on performance. Requirements A degree completed in the last five years in a relevant scientific discipline. Previous experience within a laboratory role is beneficial, preferably within a GLP environment. Proficient IT skills - competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong administrative and organisational skills, an effective team player with the ability to work efficiently to meet defined timelines and organise own workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively in a cross disciplinary team. Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Previous laboratory experience, especially in histology or IHC, is an advantage but not essential. What We Offer Competitive trainee salary Comprehensive training and career development Supportive, collaborative working environment Exposure to real world research and regulatory science How to Apply For all our roles, a client focussed approach with strong scientific expertise is key to our business. If you are passionate about science and eager to learn in a dynamic and growing organization, we would love to hear from you!
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Home Jobs Trainee Research Scientist (Full Time) 10th February 2026 HistologiX is a trusted GLP & GCP compliant CRO with expertise in tissue-based biomarker analysis. We help our clients visualise and understand how their drug or device is influencing key biomarkers at the cellular and tissue level. Working collaboratively, our experienced scientific team provides a bespoke service allowing our clients to make the most of our expertise in histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC) including multiplex immunofluorescence, in situ hybridisation (ISH) & cutting edge digital image analysis (IA). The Role Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Trainee Research Scientist to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early career scientist to gain hands on experience in histology and IHC within a regulated CRO environment while receiving structured training and mentorship. You will support day to day laboratory operations while developing technical, analytical, and professional skills. You will be based in our laboratories in BioCity Nottingham during regular business hours. Key Responsibilities Undertake histology and immunohistochemistry projects. Prepare samples, reagents and documentation according to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Accurately record data and study documentation. Work to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as well as all safety and other relevant quality standards. Manage stock. Audit and organise supplies and chemicals. Work closely with senior scientists and project teams. Contribute to the development of SOPs and continuous improvement of working practices. Training & Development Structured onboarding and on the job training. Mentorship from experienced scientists. Exposure to regulated CRO workflows and client driven studies. Opportunity to progress into a Scientist role based on performance. Requirements A degree completed in the last five years in a relevant scientific discipline. Previous experience within a laboratory role is beneficial, preferably within a GLP environment. Proficient IT skills - competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Strong administrative and organisational skills, an effective team player with the ability to work efficiently to meet defined timelines and organise own workload. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively in a cross disciplinary team. Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn. Previous laboratory experience, especially in histology or IHC, is an advantage but not essential. What We Offer Competitive trainee salary Comprehensive training and career development Supportive, collaborative working environment Exposure to real world research and regulatory science How to Apply For all our roles, a client focussed approach with strong scientific expertise is key to our business. If you are passionate about science and eager to learn in a dynamic and growing organization, we would love to hear from you!
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.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
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
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
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
LET'S TELL YOU MORE We are recruiting for a Senior Field Process Scientist. This is a regional role, where you'll be based in Leicestershire with travel being required within the Leicestershire (Wanlip) and Nuneaton area and you'll be supporting Sewage Treatment Works across this patch. Starting from £44,202 + Car Allowance (£4,8000 per annum) + Annual Bonus (£2,250) + 28 days leave + 8 days Bank Holiday + Pay Increases + Excellent Benefits + Pension + Training + Progression (with the opportunity to work up a pay rewarded framework) In this Dynamic role, you will be out and about helping our operational teams to better understand, improve and troubleshoot Sewage Treatment Processes. In this valued role, you'll make a direct impact on river water quality by making improvements to our site performance. Having a strong background working on sewage treatment works will ensure that you can be technical leader and support our process scientists on a day to day basis. Travelling to different sites across our region, using a data driven approach will enable you to make targeted interventions to improve river health. You'll proactively identify issues, investigate root causes of sample limit breaches, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence by sharing learnings across our wider team. Your operational and/or scientific expertise and excellent communication skills will help optimise resources and improve efficiency across our sites. When you aren't on site, you'll be analysing and digesting performance data, then translating that into tangible insight and actions for our operational teams and wider business - acting as a bridge between operational and technical teams. You'll also play a key part in compliance improvement initiatives and support capital projects, spending around 5-10% of your time on process commissioning activities. This includes contributing to commissioning plans, signing off documentation, and providing technical advice during project delivery-a fantastic opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge and influence key stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to progress within a reward framework, starting salary is £44,202 with the opportunity to progress to £50,939 and this will be dependent on experience. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A full UK driving licence is needed as you will be required to independently travel to depots/bases. Having knowledge of sewage and sludge treatment processes would be essential and having the ability to effectively problem solve and being able to influence key stakeholders are the most important skills we are looking for. Experience of effective problem solving and collaborating with colleagues across various fields is essential to be able to effectively communicate complex scientific principles and outcomes of investigations in a clear and concise manner. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, being a great team player and having a caring attitude matter too. Although having a scientific or operational background would help, and exposure to waste processes would be advantageous, an active and driven approach to learning and developing is key to success within this role. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care. HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy' Family friendly policies LET'S GO We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
LET'S TELL YOU MORE We are recruiting for a Senior Field Process Scientist. This is a regional role, where you'll be based in Leicestershire with travel being required within the Leicestershire (Wanlip) and Nuneaton area and you'll be supporting Sewage Treatment Works across this patch. Starting from £44,202 + Car Allowance (£4,8000 per annum) + Annual Bonus (£2,250) + 28 days leave + 8 days Bank Holiday + Pay Increases + Excellent Benefits + Pension + Training + Progression (with the opportunity to work up a pay rewarded framework) In this Dynamic role, you will be out and about helping our operational teams to better understand, improve and troubleshoot Sewage Treatment Processes. In this valued role, you'll make a direct impact on river water quality by making improvements to our site performance. Having a strong background working on sewage treatment works will ensure that you can be technical leader and support our process scientists on a day to day basis. Travelling to different sites across our region, using a data driven approach will enable you to make targeted interventions to improve river health. You'll proactively identify issues, investigate root causes of sample limit breaches, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence by sharing learnings across our wider team. Your operational and/or scientific expertise and excellent communication skills will help optimise resources and improve efficiency across our sites. When you aren't on site, you'll be analysing and digesting performance data, then translating that into tangible insight and actions for our operational teams and wider business - acting as a bridge between operational and technical teams. You'll also play a key part in compliance improvement initiatives and support capital projects, spending around 5-10% of your time on process commissioning activities. This includes contributing to commissioning plans, signing off documentation, and providing technical advice during project delivery-a fantastic opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge and influence key stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to progress within a reward framework, starting salary is £44,202 with the opportunity to progress to £50,939 and this will be dependent on experience. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A full UK driving licence is needed as you will be required to independently travel to depots/bases. Having knowledge of sewage and sludge treatment processes would be essential and having the ability to effectively problem solve and being able to influence key stakeholders are the most important skills we are looking for. Experience of effective problem solving and collaborating with colleagues across various fields is essential to be able to effectively communicate complex scientific principles and outcomes of investigations in a clear and concise manner. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, being a great team player and having a caring attitude matter too. Although having a scientific or operational background would help, and exposure to waste processes would be advantageous, an active and driven approach to learning and developing is key to success within this role. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care. HOW WE'LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy' Family friendly policies LET'S GO We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone
At UnlikelyAI, we're looking for a Senior Applied Scientist to join our Applied Science team. This is a high-impact individual contributor position. You'll help drive the end-to-end lifecycle of projects: from identifying opportunities in literature, through proof-of-concept, to real-world production. Your work will sit at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and reasoning systems, with a particular focus on neurosymbolic AI, complex planning, and fully explainable architectures. Why Join Us? Team - You'll join a world-class group of smart, collaborative people who are deeply motivated by challenge. We move fast, support each other, and genuinely enjoy the ride. Vision - Our mission is to build a novel neurosymbolic AI framework that unlocks new frontiers in explainability and reasoning - and you'll be instrumental in shaping that. Tech - Our technology is truly novel. You'll get the chance to explore original ideas, tackle unsolved problems, and help define new best practices in an environment where creativity and rigour go hand in hand. What You'll Do: Convert cutting-edge research in neurosymbolic AI into real, production-grade language generation systems. Design and experiment with hybrid neurosymbolic architectures that challenge current thinking in reasoning and planning. Lead applied research projects end-to-end: from ideation and literature review to prototyping and deployment. Write high-quality, robust code that integrates neural and symbolic components. Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers, articulating complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Analyse and inspect large-scale datasets to support neural training and symbolic extraction. What We're Looking For: Deep learning expertise with significant industry experience, and c. 2+ years applying it to language generation, including working with Large Language Models, neurosymbolic integration and knowledge representation. Experience with Python and common ML Frameworks like Pytorch, HF Transformers, Tensorflow, JAX. Track record working as an independent contributor capable of end-to-end development with demonstrable experience in utilising and deploying transformer models. Deep knowledge of machine learning fundamentals and cloud experience. Enthusiasm to learn and get up to speed with cutting-edge technologies which you may not already be deeply familiar with. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of mentoring and coaching others. Capable of working collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment with scientists, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Use of Python libraries that encourage best practices such as pytest, pylint, black etc. Experience with symbolic reasoning engines and integration with neural networks. Strong technical writing skills as evidenced by relevant publications or blogs. Start-up experience. Git/Github Proficiency working with cloud platforms for deploying hybrid AI systems. Location: We are currently operating a hybrid scheme with a small office near Holborn tube station available to anyone who wants to work there. We also have occasional team days where everyone meets face to face and days where people work heads down from home, communicating with colleagues using Slack and Zoom. Compensation: Compensation will be through salary and generous share options. The company has a tax-efficient EMI share option scheme set up (not available to larger companies) which allows us to provide real exposure to the success of the company without taxes being due when they are paid. Equal Opportunities: We are committed to having a truly diverse team where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves. We, therefore, do not discriminate in employment based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information. Having a broad mix of people helps us to be the best we can.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
At UnlikelyAI, we're looking for a Senior Applied Scientist to join our Applied Science team. This is a high-impact individual contributor position. You'll help drive the end-to-end lifecycle of projects: from identifying opportunities in literature, through proof-of-concept, to real-world production. Your work will sit at the cutting edge of Machine Learning and reasoning systems, with a particular focus on neurosymbolic AI, complex planning, and fully explainable architectures. Why Join Us? Team - You'll join a world-class group of smart, collaborative people who are deeply motivated by challenge. We move fast, support each other, and genuinely enjoy the ride. Vision - Our mission is to build a novel neurosymbolic AI framework that unlocks new frontiers in explainability and reasoning - and you'll be instrumental in shaping that. Tech - Our technology is truly novel. You'll get the chance to explore original ideas, tackle unsolved problems, and help define new best practices in an environment where creativity and rigour go hand in hand. What You'll Do: Convert cutting-edge research in neurosymbolic AI into real, production-grade language generation systems. Design and experiment with hybrid neurosymbolic architectures that challenge current thinking in reasoning and planning. Lead applied research projects end-to-end: from ideation and literature review to prototyping and deployment. Write high-quality, robust code that integrates neural and symbolic components. Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers, articulating complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Analyse and inspect large-scale datasets to support neural training and symbolic extraction. What We're Looking For: Deep learning expertise with significant industry experience, and c. 2+ years applying it to language generation, including working with Large Language Models, neurosymbolic integration and knowledge representation. Experience with Python and common ML Frameworks like Pytorch, HF Transformers, Tensorflow, JAX. Track record working as an independent contributor capable of end-to-end development with demonstrable experience in utilising and deploying transformer models. Deep knowledge of machine learning fundamentals and cloud experience. Enthusiasm to learn and get up to speed with cutting-edge technologies which you may not already be deeply familiar with. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of mentoring and coaching others. Capable of working collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment with scientists, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable: Use of Python libraries that encourage best practices such as pytest, pylint, black etc. Experience with symbolic reasoning engines and integration with neural networks. Strong technical writing skills as evidenced by relevant publications or blogs. Start-up experience. Git/Github Proficiency working with cloud platforms for deploying hybrid AI systems. Location: We are currently operating a hybrid scheme with a small office near Holborn tube station available to anyone who wants to work there. We also have occasional team days where everyone meets face to face and days where people work heads down from home, communicating with colleagues using Slack and Zoom. Compensation: Compensation will be through salary and generous share options. The company has a tax-efficient EMI share option scheme set up (not available to larger companies) which allows us to provide real exposure to the success of the company without taxes being due when they are paid. Equal Opportunities: We are committed to having a truly diverse team where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves. We, therefore, do not discriminate in employment based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information. Having a broad mix of people helps us to be the best we can.
Toshiba Europe Ltd have been at the forefront of research in quantum technology, particularly quantum communications and quantum key distribution (QKD) for the past two decades. During this time they have made many breakthroughs, such as record high quantum communication bit rates, seamless classical-quantum network integration and the invention of new approaches for record long distances. Recently, Toshiba launched a new business unit to commercialise research outcomes and Toshiba QKD systems are now deployed in telecommunication networks across the world. We invite applications for a Research Scientist (or Senior Research Scientist, depending on experience) position at the Cambridge Research Laboratory, working in the area of next-generation fibre optic quantum communication systems with significantly enhanced performance and new functionality, including new protocols such as Twin Field QKD (TF QKD). The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and play a leading role in developing new quantum communication technologies, leveraging ideas across the fields of quantum, optics, electronics and communications to design, conduct and analyse frontier quantum experiments. Research outcomes will be published in leading academic journals and presented at international conferences, alongside technology transfer to Toshiba's quantum business division. Responsibilities Devising new schemes and building prototypes for quantum communications, QKD, TF QKD and quantum networking Building optical systems including lasers, modulators, detectors, optical fibres etc. and interfacing with high speed RF electronics Designing and implementing software to control experimental set ups and to simulate optical/quantum systems Interfacing with other team members to coordinate supporting high speed RF electronics and programmable logic (FPGA) Mentoring PhD students and junior staff Analysing experimental data, writing scientific papers, and delivering technical presentations, internally and internationally Communicating with collaborators in the UK, Europe and Japan Skills & Experience - Essential PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or related discipline Several years of hands on research experience in optical and/or quantum systems Proven competence developing experimental setups using optical and electronic hardware Track record of impactful research in photonic/quantum systems or devices Deep knowledge of optics, fibre optics and electronics Good communication skills, both written and verbal Enthusiasm to learn new skills and pursue new knowledge, and a self starter team player mindset Skills & Experience - Desirable Knowledge and experience of quantum technologies, especially QKD Understanding of optical communications, networking and/or cryptography Competence in one or more software programming languages (e.g. Python) and version control platforms (e.g. git) Electronics design experience (e.g. PCB design / FPGA development)
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Toshiba Europe Ltd have been at the forefront of research in quantum technology, particularly quantum communications and quantum key distribution (QKD) for the past two decades. During this time they have made many breakthroughs, such as record high quantum communication bit rates, seamless classical-quantum network integration and the invention of new approaches for record long distances. Recently, Toshiba launched a new business unit to commercialise research outcomes and Toshiba QKD systems are now deployed in telecommunication networks across the world. We invite applications for a Research Scientist (or Senior Research Scientist, depending on experience) position at the Cambridge Research Laboratory, working in the area of next-generation fibre optic quantum communication systems with significantly enhanced performance and new functionality, including new protocols such as Twin Field QKD (TF QKD). The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and play a leading role in developing new quantum communication technologies, leveraging ideas across the fields of quantum, optics, electronics and communications to design, conduct and analyse frontier quantum experiments. Research outcomes will be published in leading academic journals and presented at international conferences, alongside technology transfer to Toshiba's quantum business division. Responsibilities Devising new schemes and building prototypes for quantum communications, QKD, TF QKD and quantum networking Building optical systems including lasers, modulators, detectors, optical fibres etc. and interfacing with high speed RF electronics Designing and implementing software to control experimental set ups and to simulate optical/quantum systems Interfacing with other team members to coordinate supporting high speed RF electronics and programmable logic (FPGA) Mentoring PhD students and junior staff Analysing experimental data, writing scientific papers, and delivering technical presentations, internally and internationally Communicating with collaborators in the UK, Europe and Japan Skills & Experience - Essential PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or related discipline Several years of hands on research experience in optical and/or quantum systems Proven competence developing experimental setups using optical and electronic hardware Track record of impactful research in photonic/quantum systems or devices Deep knowledge of optics, fibre optics and electronics Good communication skills, both written and verbal Enthusiasm to learn new skills and pursue new knowledge, and a self starter team player mindset Skills & Experience - Desirable Knowledge and experience of quantum technologies, especially QKD Understanding of optical communications, networking and/or cryptography Competence in one or more software programming languages (e.g. Python) and version control platforms (e.g. git) Electronics design experience (e.g. PCB design / FPGA development)
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).
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
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).
Senior Formulation Development Scientist Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, inhaled and sterile products. Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team. Our values ensure that you will be joining a team with a truly positive and progressive culture surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities where you, as a leader, can share your ideas with other gifted and dedicated scientists and clients from around the world, all focused on developing new medicines. The Role The Senior Formulation Development Scientist works to develop new and existing drug products across a range of dosage forms including, but not limited to, tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers and nasal devices and sterile products. They will lead the laboratory activities on their own development projects, providing technical experience alongside good problem-solving skills, to promote successful outcomes. The post holder will manage project work and support junior staff to achieve project goals and milestones, ensuring project documentation is completed as required. We are especially interested to hear from candidates with solid oral dosage formulation development experience, or with sterile product development. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage own practical and written project work as directed, using the company's processes safely to meet project requirements and meet business critical budgets and timelines. Be a laboratory leader, ensuring work is conducted to high standards across a range of different formulation-based equipment. Support junior staff in project-based activities, providing leadership and mentorship in laboratory activities. Lead development projects as assigned, setting timelines and providing updates at internal and external meetings. Problem-solve, providing solutions to challenges that arise. Ensure accurate completion of process documentation, supporting laboratory work, manufacturing and quality control activities including operating records, lab books, batch records, project reports, SOPs and risk assessments. Work within the Upperton Quality System. Essential skills and experience: Strong technical experience within formulation development Must have excellent communication, influencing and troubleshooting skills. Problem solves and provides solutions to challenges that arise. Uses initiative and anticipates teams' requirements. Able to motivate others. Experience in presenting data at internal and external meetings. Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative. Meticulous attention to detail. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines. What you will get in return We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including: 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday off! Annual bonus based on company and individual performance Company contributory pension package Life insurance Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Internal and external training courses and professional development support Free onsite car parking We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Formulation Development Scientist Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal, inhaled and sterile products. Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team. Our values ensure that you will be joining a team with a truly positive and progressive culture surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities where you, as a leader, can share your ideas with other gifted and dedicated scientists and clients from around the world, all focused on developing new medicines. The Role The Senior Formulation Development Scientist works to develop new and existing drug products across a range of dosage forms including, but not limited to, tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers and nasal devices and sterile products. They will lead the laboratory activities on their own development projects, providing technical experience alongside good problem-solving skills, to promote successful outcomes. The post holder will manage project work and support junior staff to achieve project goals and milestones, ensuring project documentation is completed as required. We are especially interested to hear from candidates with solid oral dosage formulation development experience, or with sterile product development. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage own practical and written project work as directed, using the company's processes safely to meet project requirements and meet business critical budgets and timelines. Be a laboratory leader, ensuring work is conducted to high standards across a range of different formulation-based equipment. Support junior staff in project-based activities, providing leadership and mentorship in laboratory activities. Lead development projects as assigned, setting timelines and providing updates at internal and external meetings. Problem-solve, providing solutions to challenges that arise. Ensure accurate completion of process documentation, supporting laboratory work, manufacturing and quality control activities including operating records, lab books, batch records, project reports, SOPs and risk assessments. Work within the Upperton Quality System. Essential skills and experience: Strong technical experience within formulation development Must have excellent communication, influencing and troubleshooting skills. Problem solves and provides solutions to challenges that arise. Uses initiative and anticipates teams' requirements. Able to motivate others. Experience in presenting data at internal and external meetings. Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative. Meticulous attention to detail. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines. What you will get in return We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including: 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and your birthday off! Annual bonus based on company and individual performance Company contributory pension package Life insurance Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Internal and external training courses and professional development support Free onsite car parking We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.
Salary for this Role: SLRS: From £45,700 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experiencePLRS: From £55,555 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience Job Title: Senior/Principal Laboratory Research Scientist Reports to: Albane Imbert Closing Date: 13/Mar/.59 GMT Job Description: Senior/Principal Laboratory Research Scientist - Making Lab Science Technology Platform Reporting to: Head of Making Lab STP Contract term: This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary for this Role: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist: From £45,700 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Principal Laboratory Research Scientist: From £55,555 with benefits, subject to skills and experienceThe Francis Crick Institute is Europe's largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We've removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the Making Lab The Making Lab is a Science Technology Platform (STP) operating at the interface of engineering and biology. We accelerate biomedical discovery by designing and delivering advanced engineering solutions to complex scientific challenges.We collaborate across Neuroscience, Structural Biology, Cancer, Immunology and Bioengineering. Our expertise lies in Systems Engineering and Microfluidics & Tissue Engineering. We build robotics, automation platforms, sensing systems and integrated hardware-software tools that power cutting-edge research.As part of the global Making in Research movement, we champion open hardware, rapid prototyping and reproducible system design to drive innovation in science. About the role We are seeking an experienced engineer to join the Making Lab team at Senior (SLRS) or Principal (PLRS) level.This is a hands-on technically demanding role focused on leading the development of robotics, automation and integrated hardware-software systems for biomedical research. You will take ownership of the full project lifecycle, from initial technical scoping and system architecture through electronic hardware integration, embedded and software development, testing, validation and final deployment.Projects span bespoke instrumentation and complex real-time experimental platforms, delivered in close collaboration with neurophysiology groups and teams developing advanced automated lab systems.You will operate within state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated electronics and integration spaces alongside a workshop for digital and conventional manufacturing (CNC, laser machining, additive manufacturing). At Principal level, you will also contribute to management and long-term technical strategy, infrastructure development and platform planning for the Systems Engineering activity. For more details on the type of projects developed at the lab: What you will be doing You will be responsible for: Leading end-to-end development of bespoke hardware-software systems. Designing and integrating control systems, robotics platforms and data acquisition interfaces. Developing microcontroller-based systems, PCBs and sensor integrations. Applying structured systems engineering methods. Using version control, testing frameworks and clear documentation standards. Providing expert input on experimental design, feasibility and system architecture. Mentoring engineers and deliver hands-on technical training to researchers. Contributing to publications and disseminating technical resources. At principal level, contributing to platform strategy, infrastructure planning and capital investment. About you You will have:(Minimum criteria for SLRS & PLRS )(Minimum criteria for PLRS ) Essential: Degree, PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field. Significant hands-on experience in system design and hardware-software integration. Strong programming skills in Python and C within Linux environments. Experience developing control systems, automation platforms or experimental instrumentation. Expertise in microcontrollers, PCB design and sensor integration. Strong understanding of testing, reproducibility and structured engineering workflows. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary technical projects. Skilled communicator with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse scientific audiences. Desirable: Experience at the engineering-biology interface. Knowledge of signal processing, imaging systems or biomedical instrumentation. Experience with digital fabrication, including CNC machining, 3D printing or laser cutting. About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick's mission and shaping our culture! We are bold . We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We're not afraid to do things differently. We are open . We're highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial . We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post)please email: the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK Generous Leave : 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme : Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being : 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance : Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups' support, community and inclusive social events. Perks : Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. Career support: A Post-doc to PI programme
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Salary for this Role: SLRS: From £45,700 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experiencePLRS: From £55,555 per annum with benefits, subject to skills and experience Job Title: Senior/Principal Laboratory Research Scientist Reports to: Albane Imbert Closing Date: 13/Mar/.59 GMT Job Description: Senior/Principal Laboratory Research Scientist - Making Lab Science Technology Platform Reporting to: Head of Making Lab STP Contract term: This is a full-time permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment. Salary for this Role: Senior Laboratory Research Scientist: From £45,700 with benefits, subject to skills and experience Principal Laboratory Research Scientist: From £55,555 with benefits, subject to skills and experienceThe Francis Crick Institute is Europe's largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We've removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. About the Making Lab The Making Lab is a Science Technology Platform (STP) operating at the interface of engineering and biology. We accelerate biomedical discovery by designing and delivering advanced engineering solutions to complex scientific challenges.We collaborate across Neuroscience, Structural Biology, Cancer, Immunology and Bioengineering. Our expertise lies in Systems Engineering and Microfluidics & Tissue Engineering. We build robotics, automation platforms, sensing systems and integrated hardware-software tools that power cutting-edge research.As part of the global Making in Research movement, we champion open hardware, rapid prototyping and reproducible system design to drive innovation in science. About the role We are seeking an experienced engineer to join the Making Lab team at Senior (SLRS) or Principal (PLRS) level.This is a hands-on technically demanding role focused on leading the development of robotics, automation and integrated hardware-software systems for biomedical research. You will take ownership of the full project lifecycle, from initial technical scoping and system architecture through electronic hardware integration, embedded and software development, testing, validation and final deployment.Projects span bespoke instrumentation and complex real-time experimental platforms, delivered in close collaboration with neurophysiology groups and teams developing advanced automated lab systems.You will operate within state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated electronics and integration spaces alongside a workshop for digital and conventional manufacturing (CNC, laser machining, additive manufacturing). At Principal level, you will also contribute to management and long-term technical strategy, infrastructure development and platform planning for the Systems Engineering activity. For more details on the type of projects developed at the lab: What you will be doing You will be responsible for: Leading end-to-end development of bespoke hardware-software systems. Designing and integrating control systems, robotics platforms and data acquisition interfaces. Developing microcontroller-based systems, PCBs and sensor integrations. Applying structured systems engineering methods. Using version control, testing frameworks and clear documentation standards. Providing expert input on experimental design, feasibility and system architecture. Mentoring engineers and deliver hands-on technical training to researchers. Contributing to publications and disseminating technical resources. At principal level, contributing to platform strategy, infrastructure planning and capital investment. About you You will have:(Minimum criteria for SLRS & PLRS )(Minimum criteria for PLRS ) Essential: Degree, PhD or equivalent experience in Engineering, Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics or related field. Significant hands-on experience in system design and hardware-software integration. Strong programming skills in Python and C within Linux environments. Experience developing control systems, automation platforms or experimental instrumentation. Expertise in microcontrollers, PCB design and sensor integration. Strong understanding of testing, reproducibility and structured engineering workflows. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary technical projects. Skilled communicator with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse scientific audiences. Desirable: Experience at the engineering-biology interface. Knowledge of signal processing, imaging systems or biomedical instrumentation. Experience with digital fabrication, including CNC machining, 3D printing or laser cutting. About Working at the Crick Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick's mission and shaping our culture! We are bold . We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We're not afraid to do things differently. We are open . We're highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial . We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post)please email: the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK Generous Leave : 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. Pension Scheme : Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. Health & Well-being : 24/7 GP consultation services. Occupational health services and mental health support programs. Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. Work-Life Balance : Back-up care for dependents. Childcare support allowance. Annual leave purchase options. Crick Networks offering diverse groups' support, community and inclusive social events. Perks : Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. Career support: A Post-doc to PI programme
Intercom is the AI Customer Service company on a mission to help businesses provide incredible customer experiences. Our AI agent Fin, the most advanced customer service AI agent on the market, lets businesses deliver always-on, impeccable customer service and ultimately transform their customer experiences for the better. Fin can also be combined with our Helpdesk to become a complete solution called the Intercom Customer Service Suite, which provides AI enhanced support for the more complex or high touch queries that require a human agent. Founded in 2011 and trusted by nearly 30,000 global businesses, Intercom is setting the new standard for customer service. Driven by our core values, we push boundaries, build with speed and intensity, and consistently deliver incredible value to our customers. What's the opportunity? Intercom's Machine Learning team is responsible for defining new ML features, researching appropriate algorithms and technologies, and rapidly getting first prototypes in our customers' hands. We are an extremely product focussed team. We work in partnership with Product and Design functions of teams we support. Our team's dedicated ML product engineers enable us to move to production fast, often shipping to beta in weeks after a successful offline test. We are very passionate about applying machine learning technology, and have productized everything from classic supervised models, to cutting-edge unsupervised clustering algorithms, to novel applications of transformer neural networks. We test and measure the real customer impact of each model we deploy. What will I be doing? Play an active role in hiring, mentoring and career development of other engineers Raise the bar for technical standards, performance, reliability, and operational excellence Identify areas where ML can create value for our customers Identify the right ML framing of product problems - Working with teammates and Product and Design stakeholders Conduct exploratory data analysis and research - Deeply understand the problem area Research and identify the right algorithms and tools - Being pragmatic, but innovating right to the cutting-edge when needed Perform offline evaluation to gather evidence an algorithm will work Work with engineers to bring prototypes to production Plan, measure & socialise learnings to inform iteration Partner deeply with the rest of team, and others, to build excellent ML products What skills might I need? 5-8 years applied ML experience Previous background in a senior/staff role (data science, software development or academic) Significant, demonstrated impact that your work has had on the product and/or the teams Experience as the primary technical leader for a team Strong communication skills, both within engineering teams and across disciplines. Comfort with ambiguity Typically have advanced education in ML or related field (e.g. MSc) Scientific thinking skills Track record shipping ML products PhD or other experience in a research environment Deep experience in an applicable ML area - E.g. NLP, Deep learning, Bayesian methods, Reinforcement learning, clustering Strong stats or math background We are a well treated bunch, with awesome benefits! If there's something important to you that's not on this list, talk to us! Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up We serve lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchenp> Peace of mind with life assurance, as well as comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents Open vacation policy and flexible holidays so you can take time off when you need it Paid maternity leave, as well as 6 weeks paternity leave for fathers, to let you spend valuable time with your loved ones If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the Cycle-to-Work Scheme. With secure bike storage too MacBooks are our standard, but we're happy to get you whatever equipment helps you get your job done We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organisation. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse Intercom! We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race. Intercom has a hybrid working policy. We believe that working in person helps us stay connected, collaborate easier and create a great culture while still providing flexibility to work from home. We expect employees to be in the office at least three days per week. We have a radically open and accepting culture at Intercom. We avoid spending time on divisive subjects to foster a safe and cohesive work environment for everyone. As an organization, our policy is to not advocate on behalf of the company or our employees on any social or political topics out of our internal or external communications. We respect personal opinion and expression on these topics on personal social platforms on personal time, and do not challenge or confront anyone for their views on non-work related topics. Our goal is to focus on doing incredible work to achieve our goals and unite the company through our core values . Intercom values diversity and is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. Intercom will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Interested in building your career at Intercom? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Intercom is the AI Customer Service company on a mission to help businesses provide incredible customer experiences. Our AI agent Fin, the most advanced customer service AI agent on the market, lets businesses deliver always-on, impeccable customer service and ultimately transform their customer experiences for the better. Fin can also be combined with our Helpdesk to become a complete solution called the Intercom Customer Service Suite, which provides AI enhanced support for the more complex or high touch queries that require a human agent. Founded in 2011 and trusted by nearly 30,000 global businesses, Intercom is setting the new standard for customer service. Driven by our core values, we push boundaries, build with speed and intensity, and consistently deliver incredible value to our customers. What's the opportunity? Intercom's Machine Learning team is responsible for defining new ML features, researching appropriate algorithms and technologies, and rapidly getting first prototypes in our customers' hands. We are an extremely product focussed team. We work in partnership with Product and Design functions of teams we support. Our team's dedicated ML product engineers enable us to move to production fast, often shipping to beta in weeks after a successful offline test. We are very passionate about applying machine learning technology, and have productized everything from classic supervised models, to cutting-edge unsupervised clustering algorithms, to novel applications of transformer neural networks. We test and measure the real customer impact of each model we deploy. What will I be doing? Play an active role in hiring, mentoring and career development of other engineers Raise the bar for technical standards, performance, reliability, and operational excellence Identify areas where ML can create value for our customers Identify the right ML framing of product problems - Working with teammates and Product and Design stakeholders Conduct exploratory data analysis and research - Deeply understand the problem area Research and identify the right algorithms and tools - Being pragmatic, but innovating right to the cutting-edge when needed Perform offline evaluation to gather evidence an algorithm will work Work with engineers to bring prototypes to production Plan, measure & socialise learnings to inform iteration Partner deeply with the rest of team, and others, to build excellent ML products What skills might I need? 5-8 years applied ML experience Previous background in a senior/staff role (data science, software development or academic) Significant, demonstrated impact that your work has had on the product and/or the teams Experience as the primary technical leader for a team Strong communication skills, both within engineering teams and across disciplines. Comfort with ambiguity Typically have advanced education in ML or related field (e.g. MSc) Scientific thinking skills Track record shipping ML products PhD or other experience in a research environment Deep experience in an applicable ML area - E.g. NLP, Deep learning, Bayesian methods, Reinforcement learning, clustering Strong stats or math background We are a well treated bunch, with awesome benefits! If there's something important to you that's not on this list, talk to us! Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up We serve lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchenp> Peace of mind with life assurance, as well as comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents Open vacation policy and flexible holidays so you can take time off when you need it Paid maternity leave, as well as 6 weeks paternity leave for fathers, to let you spend valuable time with your loved ones If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the Cycle-to-Work Scheme. With secure bike storage too MacBooks are our standard, but we're happy to get you whatever equipment helps you get your job done We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organisation. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse Intercom! We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race. Intercom has a hybrid working policy. We believe that working in person helps us stay connected, collaborate easier and create a great culture while still providing flexibility to work from home. We expect employees to be in the office at least three days per week. We have a radically open and accepting culture at Intercom. We avoid spending time on divisive subjects to foster a safe and cohesive work environment for everyone. As an organization, our policy is to not advocate on behalf of the company or our employees on any social or political topics out of our internal or external communications. We respect personal opinion and expression on these topics on personal social platforms on personal time, and do not challenge or confront anyone for their views on non-work related topics. Our goal is to focus on doing incredible work to achieve our goals and unite the company through our core values . Intercom values diversity and is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. Intercom will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Interested in building your career at Intercom? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
Upperton Pharma Solutions is a leading Nottingham-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in formulation development, clinical trial manufacturing and manufacturing services for a wide range of dosage forms, including oral solids, liquids, semi-solids, and inhalation products. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced scientists, Upperton offers tailored solutions to accelerate drug development from concept to commercialisation. Upperton are committed to innovation, quality, and share in our customers' dedication to changing the lives of patients. Upperton collaborates closely with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring novel therapies to market efficiently and effectively. Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities; in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team. The role: Reporting into the Senior Manufacturing Scientist or Principal Scientist position, the role of Manufacturing Scientist / Process Development Scientist will undertake technical transfer/scale-up activities and/or manufacturing to achieve project goals and milestones, and to meet project targets. Dosage forms include, but are not limited to, tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers, and nasal devices. Activities will be focused on manufacturing activities but will also include equipment and facility cleaning. Main duties and responsibilities: Undertake manufacturing activities as directed, using the company's processes safely to meet batch production requirements. Operate various equipment involved in the manufacturing and testing of products, at various batch scales. Complete all documentation accurately in full to support manufacturing activities, including logbooks, batch records, operational records and log cards. Manage and maintain equipment and the manufacturing facility, including cleaning duties. Support the warehouse team in the receipt and booking in of raw materials and samples where required. Work and adhere to the Upperton Quality Management System. General role responsibilities: Understand & follow the company's Health & Safety Policy & Procedures & report all accidents or any unsafe conditions in the workplace. Ensure training has been received before undertaking specific duties & that all training is recorded in training records. Adhere to all HR policies & procedures, specifically including all absence policies and procedures. Communicate within your own department and cross departmental (QA, Manufacturing, R&D) to ensure that all relevant information is forwarded to the appropriate personnel on a regular & timely basis. Responsible for a small number of direct reports, to provide support and guidance to them, perform 1:1s, performance reviews and objective allocations. Perform analytical testing as required including but not limited to HPLC, GC, KF and Dissolution. Review and approval of analytical data. Essential Skills and experience: Educated to degree level or higher in a related scientific/technical discipline or have relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative. Strong focus on quality and safety. What you will get in return: We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including: 25 days holiday and your birthday off! Company contributory pension package Life insurance Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Internal and external training courses and professional development support Free onsite car parking We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund-raising events. Apply. Name First Last Email Phone How did you find out about this position? Current Employee Job Website Search Engine Social Media Upload your CV Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Upload your covering letter Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Upperton Pharma Solutions is a leading Nottingham-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in formulation development, clinical trial manufacturing and manufacturing services for a wide range of dosage forms, including oral solids, liquids, semi-solids, and inhalation products. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced scientists, Upperton offers tailored solutions to accelerate drug development from concept to commercialisation. Upperton are committed to innovation, quality, and share in our customers' dedication to changing the lives of patients. Upperton collaborates closely with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring novel therapies to market efficiently and effectively. Continued growth and investment into the business has led to the creation of exciting new job opportunities; in our new GMP Manufacturing headquarters in Beeston, Nottingham. Upperton Pharma Solutions is undergoing a period of significant expansion to meet international customer demand and offer a comprehensive drug development portfolio, so now is a great time to join our team. The role: Reporting into the Senior Manufacturing Scientist or Principal Scientist position, the role of Manufacturing Scientist / Process Development Scientist will undertake technical transfer/scale-up activities and/or manufacturing to achieve project goals and milestones, and to meet project targets. Dosage forms include, but are not limited to, tablets, capsules, liquids, inhalers, and nasal devices. Activities will be focused on manufacturing activities but will also include equipment and facility cleaning. Main duties and responsibilities: Undertake manufacturing activities as directed, using the company's processes safely to meet batch production requirements. Operate various equipment involved in the manufacturing and testing of products, at various batch scales. Complete all documentation accurately in full to support manufacturing activities, including logbooks, batch records, operational records and log cards. Manage and maintain equipment and the manufacturing facility, including cleaning duties. Support the warehouse team in the receipt and booking in of raw materials and samples where required. Work and adhere to the Upperton Quality Management System. General role responsibilities: Understand & follow the company's Health & Safety Policy & Procedures & report all accidents or any unsafe conditions in the workplace. Ensure training has been received before undertaking specific duties & that all training is recorded in training records. Adhere to all HR policies & procedures, specifically including all absence policies and procedures. Communicate within your own department and cross departmental (QA, Manufacturing, R&D) to ensure that all relevant information is forwarded to the appropriate personnel on a regular & timely basis. Responsible for a small number of direct reports, to provide support and guidance to them, perform 1:1s, performance reviews and objective allocations. Perform analytical testing as required including but not limited to HPLC, GC, KF and Dissolution. Review and approval of analytical data. Essential Skills and experience: Educated to degree level or higher in a related scientific/technical discipline or have relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organisation skills with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to effectively contribute within a team environment and work on own initiative. Strong focus on quality and safety. What you will get in return: We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including: 25 days holiday and your birthday off! Company contributory pension package Life insurance Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Internal and external training courses and professional development support Free onsite car parking We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund-raising events. Apply. Name First Last Email Phone How did you find out about this position? Current Employee Job Website Search Engine Social Media Upload your CV Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Upload your covering letter Click or drag a file to this area to upload.
