Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oxford - Department of Biology

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£38,674 to £41,997 per annum. Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	14th July 2025
Closes:	11th August 2025
Job Ref:	180775

Location: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

We are seeking a fixed-term postdoctoral researcher, for a period of 5 months, to join a research team examining the genomic consequences of whole genome duplication in animals. The research is expected to be bioinformatic in nature. Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject, experience of macrosynteny analysis and phylogenetic analysis of gene families, and a thorough knowledge of animal evolution.

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.

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

This post is full time (although applications to work part time are welcome) and available from 1 November 2025.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 11th August 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a short supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

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