Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Rehm Lab) - Generative Biology Institute Generative Biology Insti[...]

We are seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Postdoctoral Researchers to join the Rehm Lab at the Generative Biology Institute (GBI). The Rehm Lab, led by Principal Investigator Fabian Rehm, is building next‑generation platforms for continuous evolution, engineering orthogonal replication systems, and enabling novel molecular solutions for health and sustainability.

Key Projects

• Engineering dynamic, autonomous evolution systems to rapidly traverse evolutionary landscapes
• Evolution of complex, multi‑gene phenotypes
• Engineering plug‑and‑play selection systems for continuous evolution of diverse phenotypes

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments, including the development of novel methodologies and adaptation of existing techniques to new applications.
• Analyse complex datasets using computational and statistical tools, interpreting results in the context of broader research goals.
• Contribute intellectually to the research direction by identifying opportunities for innovation and refining research questions.
• Prepare and publish high‑quality scientific papers, reports, presentations, and protocols.
• Present research at national and international conferences, seminars, and internal meetings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams within GBI, EIT, and external partners to advance complementary workstreams.
• Build and maintain research infrastructure, laboratory capabilities, and cutting‑edge technologies.
• Mentor and support junior researchers, including PhD students and research assistants.
• Translate research findings into commercial or translational opportunities in alignment with EIT’s mission.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for intellectual property generation and protection.
• Ensure research activities comply with EIT’s policies, legal requirements, and best scientific practice.

Essential and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Completed a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., synthetic biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, nucleic acid chemistry).
• Track record of delivering ambitious research projects to a high standard.
• Strong track record in research, ideally in molecular biology, synthetic biology, or related fields.
• Skilled in data analysis and interpretation; experience with genomic analysis, automation, or computational tools desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex experimental problems.
• Experience publishing in high‑impact journals and presenting at international conferences.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.
• Capacity to build and sustain productive collaborations internally and externally.
• Resilience, adaptability, and enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth research environment.

Our Benefits

• Salary: Competitive + travel allowance + bonus
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Working Together – What It Involves

You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. Sponsorship for employment visas is available on a case‑by‑case basis. You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of Oxford (or be willing to relocate). During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and working across multiple time zones may occur due to the global nature of the programme. This is a 4‑year fixed‑term contract.