Latest research scientist 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

(Senior) Scientist, Plant Metabolic Engineering

This role involves developing metabolic engineering and synthetic biology strategies to optimise plant respiratory activity, energy status, and redox balance. Work is conducted in plant cell cultures and whole plants using iterative design–build–test–learn cycles, with translation from lab to real-world applications supported by multi-omics phenotyping and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The scientist will drive IP generation and contribute to commercialising innovations in sustainable agriculture and plant-based production.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and enhancing trial oversight. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, configure monitoring technology, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Novartis India

Central Monitor (Data Surveillance Lead)

The Central Monitor (CM) is responsible for overseeing clinical trials through centralized monitoring, ensuring data quality, identifying risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include executing monitoring strategies, conducting data surveillance, and supporting risk management processes.

Novartis

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves providing medical leadership within oncology clinical development, specifically in genitourinary (GU) cancers. The Medical Director will lead medical monitoring, ensure patient safety, contribute to study design and regulatory interactions, and interpret clinical data to inform decision-making. They will work closely with cross-functional teams and external experts to advance GSK’s oncology pipeline with a focus on high unmet need areas.

GSK Switzerland

Hybrid Permanent

Medical Director, Oncology Clinical Development - GU

This role involves leading medical oversight and clinical strategy for genitourinary (GU) oncology trials within GSK’s R&D pipeline. The Medical Director provides physician-level expertise in study design, safety monitoring, data interpretation, and regulatory engagement, ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and external experts to advance innovative cancer treatments through clinical development.

GSK £189,750 – £316,250 pa

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

Research Director

This role involves leading and developing high-performing scientific and operational teams, defining and delivering strategic objectives, driving innovation through emerging technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The position also includes managing departmental budgets, contributing to business planning, and building strong relationships with external stakeholders.

Reed Cv47Ez, United Kingdom

Research Software Engineer in Bioinformatics

This role involves leading the development and maintenance of the PSIPRED Workbench, enhancing the reliability and performance of existing ML workflows, and working on a new web interface for the IntegraTED resource. The position also includes working on the TED data generation pipeline and potentially exploring novel ML applications in bioinformatics.

UCL London, United Kingdom £43 – £54 pa

Permanent

Research Engineer - Post-Training

This role involves owning the full post-training lifecycle for biological foundation models, from alignment to production deployment. Responsibilities include designing and implementing pipelines, building validation frameworks, and collaborating with ML and biology teams to ensure models are scientifically meaningful and aligned with real-world drug discovery problems.

Helical London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Bioinformatics Research Associate

This role involves leading the integration and analysis of large-scale multi-omics datasets, developing computational pipelines, and collaborating with AI and mathematical modelling teams to support therapeutic discovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team across academic and industry partners to deliver key project milestones and present findings at scientific conferences.

Imperial College London London, Hybrid, London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa

Contract

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Immunology

This role involves conducting advanced research in spatial immunometabolism, specifically focusing on the germinal centre reaction. The successful candidate will work within the Clarke group at the Kennedy Institute, developing new scientific techniques, guiding junior researchers, and contributing to research proposals and funding applications.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £46 pa

On-site Contract

Sr. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

This role involves developing, validating, and executing ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support mRNA medicine development. The candidate will generate pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity data in a regulated GcLP environment, manage critical reagent characterization, and contribute to clinical sample testing using Watson LIMS. The position emphasizes scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and collaboration within a high-performance team advancing novel bioanalytical assays.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays - Ligand Binding Assays

Develops and validates ligand-binding and cell-based assays to support clinical programs for mRNA medicines. Performs pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity testing in compliance with GcLP, using platforms like Thermo Watson LIMS. Contributes to assay development, reagent management, and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced, innovative lab environment.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent