Latest Research Associate Jobs

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

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

Facilities Engineering Manager

This role involves providing technical leadership for facility and utility systems at Moderna’s biotech manufacturing site in Harwell. The Facilities Engineering Manager ensures operational reliability, oversees vendor performance, and drives maintenance excellence across R&D and manufacturing environments. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, compliance, and the use of digital tools including AI-enabled systems, within a GMP-regulated setting.

Moderna

On-site Permanent

Director, Life Science & Biopharma Accounts

This role involves developing and managing relationships with pharmaceutical, biotech, and investor-backed life sciences organizations. The Director will lead the full sales cycle, from initial contact to contract signing, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions using Owkin's K Pro AI platform.

Owkin New York, United States

Remote Permanent

UKRI Global Talent Fund: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Advanced Pharmaceutical Development (853717)

This role involves leading and developing new scientific research programmes in advanced pharmaceutical development, focusing on digital CMC and Quality by Digital Design (QbDD). The position is part of the prestigious UKRI Global Talent Fund, offering dedicated research funding, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Hybrid, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £47 – £67 pa

Permanent

Firmware Engineer

This role involves designing and developing FPGA functionality using VHDL for high-performance data acquisition and signal processing systems, as well as developing embedded software in C to control hardware and interface with FPGA-based systems. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate, test, and optimize new features across complex electronic products.

Platform Recruitment Milton, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Preclinical In-Vitro Toxicology Scientist

This role involves leading in-vitro toxicology studies within a regulated preclinical environment, focusing on assay development and execution for product safety assessment. The scientist will apply advanced cell-based methods including Neutral Red, Ames, and micronucleus assays, interpret complex biological data, and support regulatory submissions. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners is key, alongside method validation and scientific reporting in a quality-assured laboratory setting.

Hudson Shribman United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

PhD Studentship: Investigating molecular mechanisms underlying resilience to dementia and age-related disorders: A multi-omic analysis of large human biobanks

This PhD studentship focuses on identifying molecular mechanisms that confer resilience to dementia and age-related disorders through multi-omic analysis of large human biobanks. The project sits at the intersection of genetics, epidemiology, and data science, involving the analysis of complex population datasets to uncover biological factors underlying cognitive health in high-risk individuals. The research aims to inform new strategies for dementia prevention and deepen understanding of healthy ageing.

University of Exeter Devon, Exeter, South West England, United Kingdom £21,805 pa

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PhD Studentship - How Pathogens Emerge: Integrating Large Language Models with Comparative Genomics to Uncover the Zoonotic Potential of Bacteria

This PhD studentship involves integrating AI large language models with comparative genomics to predict the zoonotic potential of bacteria. The project aims to identify molecular signatures of host switches and develop tools for pathogen surveillance, offering training in bioinformatics, data science, and microbiology.

University of Exeter Cornwall, Penryn, South West England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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Human Tissue Bank Manager

This role involves managing a human tissue repository, ensuring sample management, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will coordinate sample procurement, storage, and distribution, maintain traceability using LIMS, and support research programmes by working closely with scientists and data specialists.

Next Phase Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Senior Scientist Translational Developability

This role involves leading laboratory science to characterise and de-risk therapeutic antibody and biopharmaceutical candidates. Responsibilities include designing and running experiments, analysing data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support programme progression. The position offers hands-on lab work and opportunities for technical and leadership development.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Business Development Manager - Biotechnology

This role involves generating new business opportunities and developing relationships with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic organisations. You will manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to order conversion, while promoting laboratory equipment and technical support services. The position offers a high level of autonomy and the flexibility to manage your own schedule.

Hunter Selection Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Molecular Biologist / Bioinformatician

This role involves providing scientific expertise and leadership in molecular microbiology and bioinformatics, collaborating with other departments, and delivering work under research projects and surveillance contracts. The focus is on investigating bacteria significant to food safety and public health, using sequencing technologies and coding languages like Python, Perl, R, and Bash.

Animal & Plant Health Agency Weybridge, South East England, United Kingdom £40 pa

Permanent