Postdoctoral Research Associate

Location: South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QU

About the role

Reporting to Professor Tobias Warnecke, the post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research for a project on inferring selection patterns related to gain-of-function mutations. The post holder may be called upon to provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students, in areas of their expertise.

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the BBSRC for up to 20 months in the first instance.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

About you

You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject, with experience and specialist knowledge in population genomics, population genetic modelling, or the genome-wide analysis of patterns of molecular evolution. You will be able to independently manage your own academic research and associated activities and have a track record of leading contributions to publications and presentations, appropriate to your career stage. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare publishable written material, present research proposals and findings, and represent the research group at meetings. Experience in the analysis of human population genomic data would be an advantage.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family-friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the above 'Apply' button. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to recruitment@bioch.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 30 November 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

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