Bioinformatician

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

About the Role

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Bioinformatician to lead on the design, conduct, supervision and publication of bioinformatic analyses in the Modernising Medical Microbiology (MMM) Unit. The Unit comprises approximately 40 researchers situated in Oxford, predominantly at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Expertise within the unit spans clinical microbiology, public health, genetic sequencing, statistics, machine learning, bioinformatics and software engineering, with a supportive culture in which knowledge is shared. We aim to make rapid improvements to population and individual health by conducting research and ensuring our findings are applied quickly through our relationships with the NHS, public health bodies and the private sector. Located adjacent to the NHS clinical microbiology laboratory, we undertake large-scale epidemiological studies and pathogen sequencing. Team members have developed, and are iteratively improving, high-throughput methods with translational impact on the diagnosis, management, and understanding of bacteria and viruses in healthcare settings.

The University of Oxford is partnering with Wits University in South Africa based on an award jointly funded by the South Africa Medical Research Council, and the UK MRC. We are establishing a partnership to study AMR in a one health sampling frame in South Africa, focusing on gram negative drug resistance.

This is an exciting role, with the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team, including public health experts, microbiologists and epidemiologists in South Africa and in the UK. We have previously undertaken similar analysis in Oxfordshire, discerning transmission dynamics, and predicting important phenotypes (such as antimicrobial resistance) and studying plasmid biology.

This post is full time and fixed term for 1 year.

About You 

To be considered for this position;

• You will hold a PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant scientific subject though we would consider a very strong candidate with substantial relevant experience and a BSc or other equivalent undergraduate qualification in biology, biostatistics, statistics, medical or veterinary science or a related subject.
• Have demonstrable experience, ability and practical success in bioinformatics, especially to analyse microbial pathogen genetics
• Have proficiency in the use of a programming language
• Have demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise work efficiently whilst delivering results to the required standard and to an agreed schedule
• Have the ability to advise and influence the work of others

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Benefits of working

University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Application Process

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

Your supporting statement must specify how you meet each of the selection criteria, using examples of your skills and experience

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on 21/09/2026 will be accepted.

Contact Person: HR Team

Pay Scale: RESEARCH GRADE 7

Contact Email: exp.med-hr@ndm.ox.ac.uk

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