Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Oxford, Oxford, UK

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbiology & Bioinformatics at University of Oxford, UK

About the Job

The University of Oxford is offering a prestigious Postdoctoral Research Associate position within its Department of Biology. This opportunity is part of the Ineos Oxford Institute (IOI) for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research. The role focuses on microbial genomics and bioinformatics in relation to Mycobacteria research, aiming to tackle drug resistance. The position is ideal for those with a strong background in computational biology, genomics, and biochemistry, and it provides an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research alongside world-renowned scientists.

Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institution: University of Oxford
Department: Department of Biology (Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research)
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Postdoctoral Position
Start Date (Anticipated): June–July 2025
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: Grade 7 (£38,674 – £46,913 per annum)

Research Area

The research in this role will focus on:

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Mycobacteria
Genome analysis, protein structure, and bioinformatics pipelines
In silico drug target discovery
Evolutionary dynamics of drug resistance mechanisms
Global health implications of AMR

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD (or near completion) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a related field
Experience in computational biology, genome analysis, or protein structure prediction
Strong publication record (if applicable)
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven research experience in AMR or Mycobacteria
Expertise in bioinformatics tools for genome/protein analysis
Experience with large-scale genomics datasets and high-performance computing

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement bioinformatics pipelines for genome and protein analysis
Identify and validate novel drug resistance targets
Conduct computational analyses on large datasets
Contribute to the scientific publication and dissemination of research findings
Collaborate with internal and external teams on interdisciplinary research projects