Postdoctoral Research Associate (Bioinformatician)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the multimillion 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 analyze 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.

Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £36,024 - £44,263 – with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata) to be applied with effect from 1 August 2024 (due to be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024)

A pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata) will be applied to the stated staring salary with effect from 1 August 2024, in addition to the stated starting salary. This will be implemented in the September 2024 payroll, backdated to 1 August 2024.

This is also in addition to any inflationary pay rise which may be agreed nationally through negotiations led by UCEA with the trade unions, which could take effect from 1 August 2024 (backdated if necessary).

Further details of how these changes to pay will be applied will be shared with the successful candidate in due course.

About you

The successful candidate will develop and apply genome analysis pipelines to identify potentiating mutations and/or gene gains on projects across the IOI and PubMLST network. Bioinformatics techniques will include database-driven analyses and quantitative comparative genomics approaches. You will hold, or be close to completion of, a degree 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 has been extended to 12.00 noon on Monday 16 September 2024, interviews are likely to be scheduled for the first week of October. 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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