Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Rehm Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Rehm Lab) - Generative Biology Institute

EIT - Ellison Institute of Technology

Oxford, United Kingdom

The Rehm Lab

We are seeking ambitious, creative, and highly skilled Postdoctoral Researchers to join the Rehm Lab at GBI. The Rehm Lab, led by Principal Investigator Fabian Rehm, is building next-generation platforms for continuous evolution. We engineer orthogonal replication systems that drive rapid, targeted gene evolution while preserving host viability, enabling us to study fundamental evolutionary processes and develop new molecular solutions for problems in the areas of health and sustainability. We are growing a diverse, ambitious team excited by the idea of harnessing evolution as an engine for discovery and innovation.

Key projects include:

• 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.

This list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and duties commensurate with the role.

Requirements

Essential and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Completed a PhD in a relevant field (e.g. synthetic biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, and nucleic acids 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.