Jobs in Oxford

Bioinformatics Engineer

The role involves building and maintaining scalable bioinformatics data infrastructure and workflow orchestration systems to support plant science research. You will develop Nextflow pipelines, ETL processes, and reproducible workflows that integrate omics data from lab instrumentation into analysis-ready formats. Collaboration with bioinformaticians, data analysts, and systems administrators ensures solutions meet evolving research needs in a high-performance computing and cloud environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Laboratory Technician - Generative Biology Institute

Supports laboratory operations by managing inventory, waste, equipment, and deliveries to ensure clean, safe, and efficient lab environments. Provides hands-on assistance to researchers, maintains compliance with safety protocols, and contributes to process improvements and lab readiness. Works within a high-tech, collaborative research setting focused on engineering biology.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Lead global regulatory strategy and execution for drug development programs, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions including the US, EU, and UK. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare and manage regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, and orphan drug designations. Provide strategic guidance on regulatory risks and lifecycle management, while engaging with health authorities and shaping regulatory science in the context of AI-driven drug discovery.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom £207,500 – £280,720 pa

Remote Permanent

Senior Executive Assistant to CEO

Provide high-level executive support to the CEO of a clinical-stage TechBio company, managing a complex calendar, international travel, and communications while serving as a key liaison across global teams and stakeholders. Enable strategic priorities through proactive coordination of board meetings, investor events, and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment. Operate with discretion and precision in a mission-driven organization focused on accelerating drug discovery through AI and industrialized biology.

Recursion North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom US$130,460 – US$164,780 pa

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

(Senior) Group Leader, Advanced Genome Technologies - Plant Biology Institute

Lead a flagship research programme in advanced genome technologies and next-generation plant transformation, focusing on novel DNA/RNA delivery, plant regeneration, and high-throughput engineering. Build and manage an interdisciplinary team within a newly established, rapidly scaling plant sciences institute, driving scientific innovation from lab to real-world impact. Collaborate across AI, automation, and commercialisation teams to translate breakthroughs in plant biotechnology into scalable, sustainable solutions.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Jamali Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

Design and develop generative protein models that capture enzyme dynamics and function, with a focus on catalysis through motion. Analyze complex datasets and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evolve designs in vivo. Contribute to high-impact research publication and translation within a cutting-edge synthetic biology environment.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site

Research Assistant (Jamali Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

This role involves supporting computational and experimental research to develop generative models for designing dynamic, functional enzymes. The Research Assistant will collect and analyze data, perform routine lab tasks, and contribute to publications and protocols, working at the intersection of synthetic biology and machine learning. The position operates within a collaborative lab environment focused on advancing protein design through iterative in vivo evolution.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Generative Biology Institute

Conduct independent, high-impact research in a multidisciplinary environment focused on engineering biology, with responsibilities including experimental design, data analysis, publication, and mentoring junior researchers. Work at the intersection of biology, technology, and engineering within a newly established, well-resourced institute pursuing transformative solutions in health, agriculture, and sustainability.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Postdoctoral Research Scientists - Materials & Devices for Life Sciences

This role involves advancing interdisciplinary research in materials and devices for life sciences, focusing on nanopore technologies, 3D tissue engineering, and device development for clinical diagnostics and therapeutics. The scientist will design experiments, refine emerging technologies, and contribute to high-impact publications in a collaborative, well-resourced environment. Work spans molecular sciences, nanotechnology, and bioengineering to create transformative biomedical tools.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Clinical Science

Lead clinical strategy and execution for early-phase trials, authoring key clinical documents and overseeing medical monitoring. Serve as primary liaison with investigative sites and internal teams, ensuring data integrity across multiple oncology and hematology studies. Operate in a fast-paced, AI-driven drug discovery environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Recursion United Kingdom US$212,900 – US$287,980 pa

Remote Permanent

Senior Computational Biologist – Early Discovery Immunology

A Senior Computational Biologist will drive target discovery in immunology and inflammatory diseases by integrating multi-omics data (phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics) to nominate and validate novel therapeutic targets. The role involves developing computational methods, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating complex analyses into actionable drug discovery programs using Recursion’s AI-driven platform.

Recursion United Kingdom £151,800 – £220,660 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Computational Biologist - Early Discovery Oncology

Drive target discovery and validation in precision oncology by integrating multimodal biological data (phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, proteomics) to identify novel therapeutic targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable computational methods and build compelling data packages that advance drug programs. Develop criteria for target nomination and support early translational strategies using AI-powered platforms.

Recursion United Kingdom £151,800 – £220,660 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Computational Biology – Early Discovery

Lead a team of computational biologists to identify and validate novel oncology targets using integrated phenomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and proteomics data. Develop and scale methods for target discovery in oncology and immunological diseases, collaborating closely with biologists, data scientists, and engineers. Drive data strategy and present findings to stakeholders to advance drug discovery programs.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Lead clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics strategy across rare disease and oncology programs, designing studies and supporting regulatory submissions. Oversee modeling and simulation to inform dose selection and development decisions, working closely with cross-functional teams in a TechBio environment powered by AI-driven drug discovery. Serve as the primary expert in regulatory interactions related to clinical pharmacology.

Recursion London, United Kingdom £118,300 – £136,500 pa

Hybrid Permanent