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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Pharmaceutical Manfacturing Technician

This role involves the production and packaging of liquid, gel, and tablet medications in a clean room environment, following strict CGMP procedures. The technician will be responsible for operating equipment, maintaining hygiene standards, recording cleaning activities, and reporting any deviations or safety concerns. The position supports a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing team and requires strong attention to detail and compliance with regulatory standards.

Berry Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £43,000 pa

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

Executive Director, Asset Strategy Leadership

The Executive Director, Asset Strategy Leadership, will drive the strategic positioning of clinical assets in oncology and immunology, leveraging Recursion's proprietary OS and ClinTech insights. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure strategic clarity and urgency in drug development, translating scientific complexity into actionable strategies.

Recursion United Kingdom

Senior AI Researcher

Work on cutting-edge AI research to accelerate drug discovery by developing models that bridge virtual cells and real-world data. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to translate complex biological data into scalable biomedical solutions. Focus on advancing end-to-end applications in discovery, design, and translation using large-scale datasets and frontier AI techniques.

Recursion United Kingdom