Latest research scientist Jobs

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biomedical Image Analysis

This role involves applying and developing advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to analyze multi-omic data and detect disease phenotypes. You will work closely with software engineers to translate research into practical tools, ensuring robustness and usability.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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ML Research Engineer, London

Develop and optimise cutting-edge AI models at the intersection of machine learning and drug discovery, translating research into scalable, production-ready systems. Work on foundational models like Diffusion networks, Transformers, and GNNs, building robust infrastructure and data pipelines while collaborating closely with scientists. Focus on advancing a digital biology platform to accelerate rational drug design across multiple therapeutic areas.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatician

This role involves developing and implementing bioinformatics algorithms to analyse genomic and transcriptomic data from complex plant genomes. The bioinformatician will translate biological research questions into computational analyses, apply machine learning to predict phenotypic outcomes, and collaborate closely with engineering and research teams to integrate tools into scalable pipelines. The position is embedded within a multidisciplinary plant science institute focused on global food security and sustainability.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

(Senior) Group Leader, Nitrogen Fixation - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in biological nitrogen fixation, focusing on engineering novel nitrogen-fixing systems in plants using metabolic and protein engineering. Recruit and manage a high-performing research team, drive translational science from lab to field, and collaborate across EIT’s interdisciplinary ecosystem. The role emphasizes rigorous experimental design, stage-gated research delivery, and the development of commercially viable, impact-driven plant science solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

General Application - Register Your Interest

This is a general interest application for roles at Isomorphic Labs, an AI-driven drug discovery company. Candidates may be considered for positions including Software Engineers, ML Researchers, Computational Chemists, and Technical Project Managers. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration to advance AI models for rational drug design and digital biology, within a culture emphasising curiosity, bravery, determination, and teamwork.

Isomorphic Labs United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Member of Technical Staff

Design and develop novel generative machine learning models for protein design, integrating with wet lab experiments to validate performance in real-world biological contexts. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and biologists while maintaining robust, scalable code and infrastructure. Focus on rapid prototyping, model optimization, and continuous learning from experimental feedback to advance synthetic biology.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Member of Technical Staff, Applied AI

This role involves deploying and adapting proprietary generative AI models within pharmaceutical and biotech customer environments. You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate models into production systems, optimize performance, and translate scientific requirements into technical solutions. The position requires deep expertise in generative modelling, strong ML engineering skills, and the ability to act as a technical liaison between research and customer teams.

Latent Labs London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Assistant in Cancer Vaccine Epitope Discovery & Future mRNA Manufacturing

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (AI Scientist & Computational Cancer Biology) to join the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, working on an state of the art project funded by Advanced Research & Innovation Agency.Reporting to...

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa

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Bioinformatics Scientist

This role involves transforming large-scale, complex biological data—primarily microbiomes—into annotated, model-ready resources for AI-driven discovery. The scientist will develop novel methods to analyse non-standard genomic data, ensure data integrity, and contribute to tools that guide global biodiversity sampling. Work spans prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with a focus on innovation where traditional tools fall short.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

A Senior Bioinformatics Scientist will define data requirements for AI models, design biologically sound datasets and evaluations, and ensure data integrity in training foundational genomic models. The role involves close collaboration with deep learning and engineering teams to validate model performance and biological relevance. Work focuses on sequence analysis, annotation, and evolutionary-scale data interpretation to support therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Principal Scientist Immunology

The role involves leading the growth of the immunology function, managing a team of scientists, and running immunological assays for drug discovery programmes. You will also bring in new technologies, lead client interactions, and perform lab work as needed.

Taylorollinson Nottingham, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa

Senior Medical Scientist (Biopharmaceutical)

This role involves hands-on laboratory work in immunology and inflammation research, designing and performing in vitro assays to support therapeutic antibody discovery. The scientist will collaborate with internal and external teams to advance innovative biologic therapies for autoimmune diseases.

ISR Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £405 – £427 pd

(Fixed Term) Scientist, Immunogenicity, Bioanalytical and Molecular Assays

This role involves designing and executing bioanalytical and immunogenicity strategies to support mRNA-based therapeutic development. The scientist will lead assay development for clinical programmes using platforms like ELISA, MSD, and cell-based methods, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust data generation. The position emphasizes collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and integration of digital tools and AI to advance Moderna's pipeline.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Computational Vaccine Discovery)

This role involves developing a computational platform for malaria vaccine discovery, focusing on T-cell antigen and peptide prioritisation. You will work with large datasets, develop scalable workflows, and collaborate internationally to create reusable research outputs and scientific publications.

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Liverpool, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Principal Scientist (Comp. Bio/ML) - Genomics

This role involves leading the translation of computational biology and machine learning models into practical discovery workflows. Responsibilities include scientific leadership, model evaluation, mentoring junior colleagues, and collaborating with product and business teams to create impactful deliverables.

Helical London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent