Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe.
Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and commercialisation. The management team, led by CEO Dr Gordon Sanghera, has a track record of delivering disruptive technologies to the market.
Oxford Nanopore’s sequencing platform is the only technology that offers real-time analysis, in fully scalable formats from pocket to population scale, that can analyse native DNA or RNA and sequence any length of fragment to achieve short to ultra-long read lengths. Our goal is to enable the analysis of any living thing, by anyone, anywhere!
Location: Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Oxford, UK
Duration: 3 months, with potential for extension
Start Date: Summer 2025
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
As a Summer Research Scientist Intern, you'll be at the forefront of DNA and protein sequencing innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, such as optimising motor proteins or pore structures to enhance DNA sequencing accuracy or developing novel protein sequencing applications to unravel the mysteries of the proteome.
You'll gain hands-on experience in a range of techniques, from molecular biology to bioinformatics, and collaborate with world-class scientists to push the boundaries of genomic research.
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Final stage selection will take place in Oxford HQ
All roles require the intern to work full time hours for the duration of the placement, and be present in our Oxford HQ, on Oxford Science Park
If you’re interested in gaining work experience in a highly skilled team of friendly scientists while contributing to the development of platforms for DNA/RNA and protein sequencing development, we would love to hear from you!
Based within beautiful, landscaped surroundings with tree-lined walks, water features and a lake, all of which make for a wonderful working environment.
If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Oxford Nanopore’s goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology enabling the real-time, high-performance, accessible and scalable analysis of DNA and RNA. The technology is used in more than 100 countries to understand the biology of humans and diseases, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses and whole environments.
Oxford Nanopore was founded in 2005 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford and now employs over 1000 employees around the world.
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