Latest Genomics Scientist Jobs

Scientist, Advanced Genome Technologies - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves designing and conducting experiments in advanced genome technologies and next-generation plant transformation to enhance plant engineering capabilities. The scientist will work on genetic manipulation, DNA/RNA delivery, and plant regeneration, contributing to high-impact research with real-world applications in food security and sustainable agriculture. Collaboration with AI, automation, and generative biology experts across EIT’s ecosystem is a key part of the role.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Zuercher Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves pioneering research in synthetic biology, focusing on genome synthesis and genetic isolation to enable safe, scalable biotechnological applications. The postdoctoral fellow will develop novel methods for genome recoding, engineer synthetic genetic codes, and contribute to foundational work in making biology programmable. Work integrates experimental and computational approaches within a multidisciplinary, mission-driven research environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Research Fellow in Within-Host Microbial Genomics

Conduct genomic analysis of commensal bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in pigs on commercial farms in Catalonia. Combine longitudinal sampling with deep sequencing to study within-host bacterial diversity, strain dynamics, and AMR gene transmission. Work across field, lab, and bioinformatics components in an interdisciplinary team investigating the impact of antimicrobial treatment on resistance spread.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Associate (Molecular Ecology/Bioinformatics)

This role involves supporting researchers with study design, data analysis, and training in molecular ecology and bioinformatics, particularly in metabarcoding, population genomics, and sequence assembly. The postholder will contribute to R&D activities within a large, interdisciplinary genomics laboratory serving around 70 researchers. Work includes handling DNA sequence datasets and utilising high-performance computing for complex analyses.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £39 pa

Contract

Professor of Bioinformatics

Department of Statistics in association with University CollegeThe Department of Statistics are seeking to recruit a Professor of Bioinformatics. The professorship will be held alongside a Fellowship at University College.The Department is at the forefront of developments in machine learning,...

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom

Permanent