Postdoctoral Research Associate (Bioinformatician)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the multi million pound Ineos-Oxford Institute (IOI) for AMR Research within the Department of Biology (University of Oxford). Joining the IOI, Sheppard Lab and PubMLST development team, the researcher will support and analyse large bacterial genome collections to understand the epidemiology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in important pathogens.

The post will be based at the William Dunn School (South Parks Road Oxford, OX1 3RE), moving to the brand new Life and Mind Building (www.lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk) in 2025.

About you

The successful candidate will develop and apply genome analysis pipelines to identify antimicrobial resistance genes on projects across the IOI and PubMLST networks. Bioinformatics techniques will include database-driven analyses and quantitative comparative genomics approaches. You will already hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject (e.g. microbiology, bioinformatics, genomics) and have bioinformatics and genome analysis experience. You will also have interest in genomics and bioinformatics and demonstrable enthusiasm for the projects.

While being an independent researcher able to take the initiative, you will also work closely with other researchers within the Sheppard Lab and the IOI, to integrate your work within the broader research programme. With excellent communication skills, you will be able to write for publication, present research proposals and results, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and represent the research team at meetings and conferences.

Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 6 January 2025, interviews are likely to be scheduled for the end of January. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

This post is a full-time fixed term post for 2.5 years, in the first instance, with options to extend.

Further information:

Ineos Oxford Institute: www.ineosoxford.ox.ac.uk/evolution-amr

Department of Biology: www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/samuel-sheppard

Sheppard lab: https://sheppardlab.com/

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

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