職務名稱：Postdoctoral Research Scientist
系所/單位名稱：The AI for Biology Group
申請人資格：
The role
We are seeking an ambitious researcher to develop generative AI methods for biological design and closed-loop discovery within a new AI for Biology Group at EI. The successful candidate will create novel AI algorithms that generate and refine biological designs, prioritise experiments, and learn from experimental feedback. Building on Professor Ke Li’s established research programme, the role focuses on developing new AI methods for scientific discovery rather than simply applying existing approaches. The post offers extensive collaboration across the Institute, supporting AI-guided design-build-test-learn workflows, biological discovery, and the development of open algorithms, benchmarks, and reproducible research.
Ideal candidate
The successful candidate will have a PhD (awarded or expected within 6 months) in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline. They will have excellent Python programming skills and practical experience with leading AI frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX or TensorFlow, together with strong expertise in modern AI methods and depth in one or more of generative modelling, reinforcement learning, Bayesian optimisation, active learning, uncertainty quantification, causal modelling, or optimisation in complex search spaces.
Candidates should demonstrate experience developing original AI methods for scientific discovery, design, optimisation or decision-making rather than solely applying existing tools, together with evidence of high-quality research outputs commensurate with career stage. Experience at the interface of AI and biology, including biological foundation models, sequence design, genomics, single-cell data, synthetic biology or drug discovery, would be advantageous.
聘期：This is a full-time post for a contract of 36 months, with possible extension.
薪資待遇：Salary on appointment will be within the range £39,000 to £46,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience for the SC6 level post, and £47,450 to £52,560 per annum for candidates who meet the SC5 level criteria.
受理期間：2026年9月18日止 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early before the closing date if enough applications are received.)
