Postdoctoral Research Associate

Our team at the University of Oxford’s Department of Biology, Oxford Martin School and Pandemic Sciences Institute is looking to hire one Pandemic Sciences Research Fellow in within one of four major research areas. The post is available till 31 March 2027 with possibility of extensions beyond.

What are we looking for: We are looking for a Research Fellow to join our vibrant research environment at Oxford. The Fellow is expected to perform independent research on a topic of mutual interest, publish this work in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and represent the group at external scientific and public health policy meetings. We value candidates with the ability to identify high-impact research questions and work independently with little day-to-day supervision, are self-motivated and have strong computational and scientific writing skills. We provide a nurturing environment and access to high-dimensional pathogen genome, human mobility, epidemiological, and climate datasets. For those interested we provide travel bursaries to support visits to collaborators and to present work at scientific conferences.

How to apply: We ask that you clearly indicate which area you’re applying to (AI & Epidemiology, Phylodynamics & Human Mobility, Climate & Infectious diseases, Global health digital data science), as well as your preferred starting date. We are looking to hear what major scientific question motivates you and how you’re hoping to answer it within 2-3 years and in partnership with our research group (2 pages max., research statement). Please also submit a statement of interest describing your previous experiences that shaped your scientific interests and how you plan to use this opportunity to advance your own career, as well as contributions to the scientific community that demonstrate good citizenship, commitment to health equity, and communication skills (2 pages max., personal statement). Lastly, please supply an up-to-date academic CV. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system.

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

The closing date for applications is Friday 30th May 2025 and we’re hoping to hold interviews in June. The post is full time.

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