Postdoctoral Research Scientists - Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS)

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is on a mission to tackle humanity’s most enduring challenges through innovation in health, food security, climate change, and AI. Guided by four Humane Endeavours, EIT brings together world-class scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs to develop commercially sustainable solutions that make a global impact.

Set for completion in 2027, our Oxford campus will feature over 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories and collaborative spaces, expanding to a 2 million sq ft hub designed by Foster + Partners. This transformative environment will host up to 7,000 innovators working at the intersection of science and technology.

The Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) Institute at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) is advancing human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of biology and engineering. Building on the breakthrough of protein nanopore technology that revolutionised genomics, the MDLS institute is expanding this approach to detect a wider range of biological molecules, including volatiles in human breath. In parallel, the Institute is developing state-of-the-art methods that integrate living tissues with synthetic scaffolds to model and repair organs. These efforts converge across three interrelated programmes; 

• Nanopore Sensing & Sequencing
• 3D Tissue Construction
• Device Engineering

We are seeking ambitious Postdoctoral Research Scientists to join MDLS and help shape the future of biotechnology. You will design and conduct experiments, tackle fundamental technological challenges, and contribute to impactful publications. Working across chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering, you will play a key role in developing technologies that translate discovery into clinical impact.

Areas of focus include:

• Nanopore technologies for diagnostics
• Single-molecule biopolymer analysis
• Programmable membrane proteins
• 3D Living and Synthetic Tissue engineering
• Advanced device design for life sciences

MDLS provide a dynamic, collaborative environment with access to advanced instrumentation, fabrication facilities, and an ecosystem of allied institutes. This is a unique opportunity to work in a technique-agnostic, impact-driven research programme that values creativity and bold ideas.

  What You Bring

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., chemical biology, materials science, biomedical engineering)
• Strong research record with publications in high-impact journals
• Skills in data analysis and experience in one or more areas: single-molecule techniques, protein engineering, tissue culture, microfluidics, device design, or computational modelling
• Ability to work independently, think creatively, and solve complex problems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, Enhanced holiday pay, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance
• Income protection, therapy services, Perk Box, electric car scheme

At EIT, we foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We value curiosity, resilience, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact.

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.