Research Fellow - AR3117SB

Start Date: As soon as possible Fixed Term for 2 Years with a possibility to extend

Applications are sought for a committed Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Pathogen Genomics to work with Professor Deborah Williamson and Professor Matt Holden on a fully-funded project focusing on the application of bioinformatics and genomics to improve surveillance and detection of emerging infectious diseases. The post holder will play a key role in developing and applying bioinformatics approaches to analyse pathogen genomes. This includes genomic epidemiology, outbreak investigation, and the characterization of pathogen evolution and transmission.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, microbiology, virology, or a related field, with previous experience in pathogen genomics.

The post is available for 24 months starting early May 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of extension for a further two years.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Professor Deborah Williamson (daw28@st-andrews.ac.uk).   

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 1 May 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

Please quote ref: AR3117SB

Further Particulars: AR3117SBFPs.doc

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