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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Biotechnology
TN United Kingdom
Oxford
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GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is looking for a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic lab in Oxford. This exciting role focuses on pioneering research at the intersection of robotics, automation, and biotechnology. You will work within a collaborative team of experts from various fields, aiming to create environmentally-friendly living materials for diverse applications. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and advance your career in a vibrant academic environment. If you are passionate about innovative problem solving and interdisciplinary collaboration, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Qualifications
- PhD or near completion in biotechnology, engineering, or automation.
- Experience in software development for automated instruments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research at the intersection of robotics, automation, and biotechnology.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop innovative materials.
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University of Oxford
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18.04.2025
02.06.2025
We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join the lab of Professor Harrison Steel at the Department of Engineering Science in central Oxford. The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and is fixed-term for up to eighteen months. The research project will focus on the intersection of robotics, automation, and biotechnology, with an interdisciplinary team working to build this new paradigm of environmentally-friendly and functional living materials, which can be used in diverse application domains. The project team includes leaders in biotechnology, design, and engineering across Northumbria, Oxford, and Imperial, as well as start-ups and SME collaborators who are already bringing novel materials to market.
Applicants should hold a PhD, or be near completion of a PhD, in fields relating to biotechnology, engineering, and/or automation/manufacturing. You should have an interest in innovative problem solving and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience in software development and application to automated instruments or robotics would be advantageous.
Only online applications received before midday on 12 May 2024 can be considered.
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