About the role
The University of Oxford's Centre for Human Genetics (O'Callaghan Group) is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Molecular Biology to develop and apply synthetic genome DNA assembly technology for creating synthetic organelle genomes aimed at crop improvement in potato and wheat. Responsibilities include planning and conducting molecular biology experiments, DNA assembly and construct generation, testing new approaches, possible enzyme expression/purification, some bioinformatic analysis, and adapting or developing new experimental protocols.
Candidates need a PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in molecular/synthetic biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field, with proven experience in molecular cloning, DNA assembly, long DNA molecule extraction, bacterial cultures, and recombinant protein production/purification. This is a fixed-term role at Oxford running until 31 May 2028, Research Grade 7, paying £39,424 to £43,984 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting). Application deadline 4 November 2026.
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