Postdoctoral Research Associate

**TWO** exciting opportunities to be part of the multimillion Ineos-Oxford
Institute (IOI) for AMR Research within the Department of Biology, University
of Oxford. Joining the IOI, and Sheppard and Maiden Labs, the researcher will
be part of the cross- disciplinary Mtb Grand Challenge Team. The researcher
will analyze large bacterial genome collections, infer protein structures and
identify and understand drug targets and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in
_Mycobacteria._





MOLECULAR/COMPUTATIONAL MICROBIOLOGIST/BIOCHEMIST (Postdoctoral Research
Associate)



The successful candidate will develop and apply genome/protein analysis
pipelines for _Mycobacteria_ genomics and drug target identification.
Bioinformatics techniques will include database-driven analyses, quantitative
comparative genomics approaches, and inference of drug-target interactions.
They will hold, or be close to completion of, a degree in a relevant subject
(e.g. biochemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, genomics) and have genome
and protein analysis experience. They will also have interest in _in silico_
drug target identification in _Mycobacteria_ demonstrable enthusiasm for the
projects.





While being independent researchers able to take the initiative, they will
also work closely with other researchers within the Sheppard/Maiden Labs and
the IOI, to integrate their work within the broader research programme. With
excellent communication skills, applicants 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.





The posts will be based at the New Life and Mind Building
(www.lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk).





These are full-time fixed term post for 2 years 7 months in the first
instance, with the possibility of extension.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT) on Friday 2nd May,
interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-end May.





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





Further information:



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



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



Sheppardlab: https://sheppardlab.com/