The Tian Lab at the Generative Biology Institute (GBI), Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in accelerated evolution, synthetic biology, enzyme engineering, and AI-driven protein design, working within a multidisciplinary team to develop next-generation technologies with applications in healthcare and biotechnology. Science Careers
Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Tian Lab)
Institution: Ellison Institute of Technology – Generative Biology Institute (GBI)
Laboratory: Tian Lab (Principal Investigator: Rongzhen Tian)
Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term, On-site
Research Focus:
- Advance molecular and cellular evolution through orthogonal replication systems.
- Engineer biomolecules for healthcare and industrial applications.
- Generate large-scale enzyme datasets for
- AI-driven protein design.
Eligibility:
- PhD in synthetic biology, computational biology, AI, genomics, microbial biology, plant or human cell biology, robotics & automation, nucleic acid chemistry, or a related field.
- Strong research background in molecular or synthetic biology or related disciplines.
- Experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific publishing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and conduct innovative research projects.
- Analyze complex biological datasets.
Publish research in high-impact journals. - Present findings at scientific conferences.
- Mentor junior researchers and students.
Develop new laboratory methods and research infrastructure. - Contribute to translational research and intellectual property development.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Travel allowance and performance bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance and income protection.
- Hospital cash plan and therapy services.
- Additional employee benefits and relocation/visa sponsorship (where eligible).
Application Process:
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- CV.
- Cover letter explaining research fit and experience.
- Research interests or 1–2 research proposals.
Application Review Period: Approximately 3–6 months after submission.