Postdoctoral Research Associate - Metabolomics

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

About the role 

The post holder will join an active tuberculosis (TB) drug discovery research group with the IOI, contributing to translational antibacterial research focused on Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The post is full-time and available immediately. 

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out research within a defined area of an ongoing programme focused on metabolic profiling and target validation to support TB drug discovery. The role will involve the application of liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) approaches to quantify cellular metabolism and measure changes in metabolite abundance following chemical inhibition or genetic perturbation of priority drug targets. 

The post holder will work as part of a collaborative research team and will provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to active drug discovery programmes targeting one of the world’s leading infectious disease killers. 

About you 

You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil together with relevant experience in TB research. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. You will also have experience in LC-MS for the measurement of small molecules/metabolomics, working with M tuberculosis in a CL3 laboratory, as well as experience in designing, performing, and analysing stable-isotope labelling based mass spectrometry assays. 

How to apply 

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 8 April 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system (by clicking on the 'Apply' button above), and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

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