Latest Research Jobs

Research Leader / Senior Scientist (Medicinal Drug Design), Cambridge, MA

Lead or contribute to drug discovery projects at the intersection of medicinal chemistry and AI, guiding programs from initiation to candidate selection. Collaborate closely with machine learning scientists to refine AI-driven drug design models and drive innovation in synthetic organic chemistry. Play a key role in shaping next-generation therapeutic development through strategic input, CRO management, and intellectual property generation.

Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Pipeline Project Manager

Lead and coordinate cross-functional research pre-clinical pipeline projects, shaping strategies, removing barriers, and driving delivery across discovery stages. Work closely with scientists, clinical teams, and external collaborators to accelerate milestones while maintaining quality and safety. Focus on governance, risk resolution, and continuous improvement in ways of working to support GSK's R&D ambitions.

GSK Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Scientist (Applied LLMs), London

A Research Scientist focused on applying Large Language Models to drug discovery, working in interdisciplinary teams to develop novel AI-driven approaches for biological and chemical challenges. The role involves advancing LLM techniques such as post-training, reasoning, tool-use, and alignment within a cutting-edge AI research environment. Collaboration with scientists and engineers is central to developing predictive models that accelerate rational drug design.

Isomorphic Labs London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Pipeline Project Manager

Lead and coordinate cross-functional research pre-clinical pipeline projects, shaping strategies and removing barriers in collaboration with scientists, clinical teams, and external partners. Drive end-to-end planning, governance, and decision-ready reporting to accelerate drug discovery while ensuring seamless handover to later development stages. Focus on optimizing project performance, risk management, and team efficiency within a matrix organization.

GSK

Hybrid Permanent

Research Fellow: AI for Molecular Modelling - 16961

This role involves developing computational models to predict species sensitivity to endocrine-disrupting chemicals using protein structure modelling, molecular docking, and AI techniques. The researcher will analyse nuclear receptor interactions across vertebrate species and integrate computational results with experimental data from collaborators. The position focuses on interdisciplinary AI-driven research in toxicology and molecular biology.

Brunel University London Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom £41 – £44 pa

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Research Fellow: AI for Molecular Modelling – 16961

This role involves developing AI-driven computational methods to predict species sensitivity to endocrine-disrupting chemicals by modelling protein structures, performing molecular docking, and analysing protein-ligand interactions. The researcher will integrate computational results with experimental data from collaborators to build predictive models. The position is embedded in a UKRI NERC-funded interdisciplinary project spanning toxicology, structural biology, and machine learning.

Brunel University London London, United Kingdom £41 – £43 pa

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Research Assistant (Zuercher Lab) - Generative Biology Insititute

The role involves supporting scientific research in synthetic biology, focusing on genome synthesis and genetic isolation. The candidate will conduct experiments, analyze data, and contribute to publications while working within a team developing engineered organisms with altered genetic codes to prevent viral contamination and enable safe biotechnological applications.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, qualifying, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RT-qPCR—to support clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies within a GCLp-compliant environment. The scientist will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data generation, maintain regulatory compliance, and integrate emerging digital and automation technologies into workflows. A strong focus on reagent management, assay documentation, and continuous process improvement is central to the position.

Moderna Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Associate, Bioanalytical & Molecular Assays

This role involves developing, optimizing, and validating molecular bioanalytical assays—such as qPCR, ddPCR, and RNA isolation—to support mRNA-based clinical programs. The scientist will work within GCL0-compliant (GCLP) frameworks to generate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adoption of digital tools and automation are key to advancing clinical trial execution and analytical processes.

Moderna

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Research Technician

This role involves leading core technical operations in lentiviral vector production and analytical testing within a gene therapy research environment. The Senior Research Technician will manage staff, oversee molecular biology workflows, ensure data integrity, and support translational research through robust laboratory practices and process improvements. Key responsibilities include vector design, production optimisation, assay development, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Orchard Therapeutics London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Applied Research Engineer - Post-Training

This role involves owning the full post-training lifecycle of biological foundation models, designing pipelines to adapt them for specific drug discovery applications, and validating performance against biological data. The engineer will work directly on therapeutic use cases, making core technical decisions and delivering models that inform real clinical programs. Close collaboration with ML infrastructure and biology teams ensures scientific validity and production readiness.

Helical London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Research Engineer, ML Systems

This role involves building and optimizing the machine learning systems that power frontier AI research in life sciences, focusing on distributed training, GPU acceleration, and scalable experiment infrastructure. The engineer will work deeply within the research team to enable rapid iteration on novel biological models using unique, large-scale datasets. The position emphasizes system reliability, performance optimization, and direct impact on scientific discovery through close collaboration with researchers and engineers.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Research Scientist, Mathematical Foundations

This role involves pioneering research at the intersection of mathematics, machine learning, and biology, focusing on developing novel theoretical frameworks for large-scale foundation models trained on unique metagenomic data. The scientist will lead independent research directions, publish at top venues, and translate mathematical insights into AI models that generate novel biological sequences. The position emphasizes first-principles thinking, collaboration, and real-world impact in therapeutic discovery.

Basecamp Research London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Post-doctoral Research Associate (Molecular Microbiologist)

This role involves conducting molecular microbiology research to understand how Neisseria gonorrhoeae evades innate immune defences. The researcher will work within Dr. Lavender’s group on a funded project focusing on bacterial pathogenesis and host–pathogen interactions. Key responsibilities include experimental design, data generation, and contributing to a deeper understanding of immune evasion mechanisms in a highly antibiotic-resistant pathogen.

University of Liverpool Liverpool, Northern England, United Kingdom £39 – £46 pa

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