Postdoctoral Research Associate (Bioinformatician)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the multi million pound Ineos
Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) within the Department of
Biology (University of Oxford). Joining the IOI Digital Microbiology and
Evolution research programme and PubMLST development team, the researcher will
support and analyse large bacterial genome collections to understand the
epidemiology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in important
pathogens.





The post will be based at the William Dunn School (South Parks Road Oxford,
OX1 3RE), moving to the brand new Life and Mind Building
(www.lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk) in 2025.





**About you**



The successful candidate will develop and apply genome analysis pipelines to
identify antimicrobial resistance genes on projects across the IOI and PubMLST
networks. Bioinformatics techniques will include database-driven analyses and
quantitative comparative genomics approaches. You will already hold a
PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject (e.g. microbiology, bioinformatics, genomics)
and have bioinformatics and genome analysis experience. You will also have
interest in genomics and bioinformatics and demonstrable enthusiasm for the
projects.





While being an independent researcher able to take the initiative, you will
also work closely with other researchers within the IOI Digital Microbiology
and Evolution research programme to integrate your work within the broader
research programme. With excellent communication skills, you will be able to
write for publication, present research proposals and results, engage with a
wide range of stakeholders, and represent the research team at meetings and
conferences.





Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research
outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your
supporting statement.





**How to apply**



The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 6 January 2025,
interviews are likely to be scheduled for the end of January. Applications for
this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will
be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online
application.





This post is a full-time fixed term post for 2.5 years, in the first instance,
with options to extend.





Further information:



Ineos Oxford Institute: www.ineosoxford.ox.ac.uk/evolution-amr



Department of Biology: www.biology.ox.ac.uk/people/samuel-sheppard



IOI Digital Microbiology and Evolution research programme:
https://sheppardlab.com





The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All
applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.