Jobs in Oxford

Research Assistant in Microbial Genomics

This role involves managing and analysing a large collection of over 60,000 Neisseria gonorrhoeae genomes to study antimicrobial resistance, vaccine antigen diversity, and pathogen evolution. The postholder will develop and apply bioinformatics workflows for genome annotation, conduct population genomic analyses, and contribute to research dissemination through publications and presentations. Work will be conducted within a multidisciplinary team at the University of Oxford, with opportunities to support teaching and mentoring activities.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £35 – £41 pa

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Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Immunology

This role involves designing, producing, and characterising novel engineered proteins to modulate cell-surface receptor signalling in myeloproliferative neoplasms. Responsibilities include developing protein expression and purification methods, establishing functional assays, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £40 pa

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Production Technician

This role involves assembling medical devices to precise specifications, following detailed procedures and maintaining high-quality standards. The technician will work with small components, often under a microscope, and support product development through prototyping and testing. The position is within a growing medical device company, emphasizing accuracy, reliability, and teamwork.

Euro Projects Recruitment Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £26,000 – £28,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Scientist - Translational Research

Support translational research by assisting in normothermic machine perfusion experiments and a range of laboratory techniques including cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology. Contribute to gene therapy development using advanced in vitro models, with training provided and no prior perfusion experience required.

Talentmark Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £29,000 – £37,000 pa

Marie Curie AI for Proteomics PhD Position (Lilley Group) - (Fixed Term)

This PhD position involves developing AI tools for subcellular proteomics data analysis, focusing on statistical and probabilistic modelling of complex biological datasets like mass spectrometry and imaging. The role requires building and extending computational pipelines, with a particular interest in Bayesian inference and hierarchical data structures. Work is conducted within a pan-European research network in collaboration with Oxford.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom

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Scientist, Enzymology - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves developing and optimising high-throughput enzyme assays to characterise plant protein variants for improved crop yield and climate resilience. The scientist will work at the intersection of enzymology, protein engineering, and automation, collaborating with AI and robotics teams to build scalable biochemical workflows. The position focuses on translating computational protein designs into experimentally validated candidates for agricultural innovation.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Scientist, Molecular Biology - Plant Biology Institute

This role involves designing and conducting molecular biology experiments within a plant science research programme focused on improving global food production and sustainability. The scientist will work on stage-gated research milestones, contribute to intellectual property and publications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI, automation, and generative biology experts. Emphasis is placed on translating scientific discoveries into scalable, real-world commercial solutions with ethical and environmental considerations.

Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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This role involves joining Recursion's Internship Talent Network to be considered for future internship opportunities within a TechBio company focused on AI-driven drug discovery. Interns will engage with a platform that integrates biology, chemistry, and clinical development using proprietary AI models and large-scale automated laboratories. The position emphasizes innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid learning in a mission-driven environment aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs.

Recursion United Kingdom

Remote Internship Part-time

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This is a general talent network sign-up opportunity rather than a specific job role. Candidates can submit their resume for future consideration at Recursion, a clinical-stage TechBio company using AI and automated biology to accelerate drug discovery. The company emphasizes bold, ethical innovation and cross-functional collaboration to address unmet medical needs.

Recursion United Kingdom

On-site Permanent