PDRA in Bacterial Genomics

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: Funded until Feb 13^th, 2028 (up to 36 months)

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Bacterial Genomics at the Laboratory for Bacterial Evolution and Pathogenesis (www.ed.ac.uk/roslin/research/divisions/bacteriology/lbep) at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh with Professor J. Ross Fitzgerald.

The Opportunity:

The 3-year MRC-funded project involves scientists in the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK in collaboration with scientists in Shanghai Jao Tong University, China. The project will involve a large One Health study combining sampling and genomic sequencing of human, animal and environmental microbes to investigate the origin, transmission and drivers of multi-drug resistance in the UK, in comparison to specific locations in China. Importantly, the successful candidate will work closely with other scientists in a multi-disciplinary team including epidemiologists, phylo-geneticists, clinicians, microbiologists and bioinformaticians.

Informal enquiries are encouraged: Ross.Fitzgerald@ed.ac.uk

Your skills and attributes for success: 

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with a PhD (or close to submission) in microbial genomics or a related discipline. They will have extensive experience of command-line bioinformatics and strong data science skills, particularly in bacterial population genetics and/or metagenomics. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing, curating, and analysing large genomic datasets. Additionally, experience in coordinating international scientific collaborations is a desirable asset for this role. The Roslin Institute is a world-class centre for biomedical research of relevance to both animal and human health with a strong focus on infectious diseases. The Institute has access to state of the art research facilities for imaging, proteomics, and genomics, including high-throughput sequencing.  The project will involve close collaboration with our partners in Shanghai Jao Tong University, China along with clinical and public health colleagues in the NHS, Scotland and other research groups within Edinburgh Infectious Diseases network in the University of Edinburgh.

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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