Computational Biologist in Somatic Evolution

University of Oxford - Radcliffe Department of Medicine, MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, MRC Molecular Haematology Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£39,424 to £47,779 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	2nd October 2025
Closes:	23rd October 2025
Job Ref:	182426

We are seeking a talented and motivated computational biologist to join our Somatic Evolution Research group led by Dr Verena Körber.

You will contribute in the research of somatic evolution during aging and malignant transformation, taking the lead in developing novel mathematical models and statistical tools, to quantify clonal dynamics in aging and malignant human tissues. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, working closely together with experimental and clinical collaborators, you will perform bioinformatic analyses of a wide range of multi-ome data at bulk and single cell resolution.

You will hold a PhD or MSc in Systems Biology, Biostatistics, Physics, Mathematics or a related subject. Experience with mathematical modelling of biological systems and the ability to effectively use statistical programming languages (R, Julia or Python), are essential.

The post is available fixed-term until 31 March 2027, funded by the Medical Research Council.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

The closing date for this position is 12:00 noon on Thursday 23 October 2025. Interviews to be held in November.

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