Research Assistant in Biotechnology

About the role

This post will recruit a Research Assistant to join the Engineered Biotechnologies Research Group to work at the intersection of Biotechnology and Biomedical applications. This group brings together researchers from a range of disciplines including Engineering/Synthetic Biology, Control Engineering, Robotics, and AI, working on a range of applications at the intersection of these technologies. The post holder will work 20 hours per week to contribute to development of biomedical measurement approaches and collaborate with a broader team in testing these in a range of sensing applications.

About you

The post will be suitable for candidates with experience in fields including Engineering/Synthetic Biology, and/or its applications in Biomedicine. It is essential that applicants have experience in these areas, as well as experience in managing their own research and administrative activities in a laboratory environment. Experience in contributing to research publications and working as part of an interdisciplinary team is also beneficial.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.

The position is a fixed term for 9 months, for 20 hours per week.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Harrison Steel: harrison.steel@eng.ox.ac.uk

Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk