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"""Job description Post Postdoctoral Research Associate Department Biology Division Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division (MPLS) Location Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, moving to the new Life and Mind Building summer 2025 Grade and salary Researcher Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £38,674 - £46,913 inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (2 years 7 months) Reporting to Sam Sheppard/Martin Maiden Application deadline Friday 2nd May 12 noon Vacancy reference 179016 Recruitment contacts HR: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk Research topic Computational biochemistry/microbiology: bacterial genomics and drug target discovery Principal Investigator / supervisor Sam Sheppard / Martin Maiden Project team Sam Sheppard, Rachel Tanner, Martin Maiden Project web site https://www.ineosoxford.ox.ac.uk/ The role Reporting to the Oxford Principal Investigators, the post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research into Mycobacteria antimicrobial resistance. The role will involve developing new, and adapting existing, bioinformatics pipelines focused on AMR, comparative genomics, protein structure inference and analysis, and drug target identification. The post holder will integrate with the research group and provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • • • Manage own academic research, genome and protein data and administrative activities. This involves management of own project to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines Adapt existing, and develop new, scientific techniques and genome and protein analyses Coordinate with the IOI Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) Grand Challenge team to implement pipelines for drug target identification Working with colleagues to test hypotheses and analyse Mtb and other Mycobacteria genomes, protein structures, and metadata, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate Contribute ideas for new research directions Develop ideas for generating research income, and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups Teach or undertake ad-hoc paid teaching (this may include lecturing, demonstrating, small group teaching, tutoring of undergraduates and graduate students and supervision of projects). Embed the principles of mutual respect, equality, diversity, inclusivity and sustainability in all aspects of your work; undertake training as and when asked to do so. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Hold, or be close to completion of, a relevant PhD/DPhil or equivalent experience • Specialist knowledge in computer science, microbiology and biochemistry to work within established research programmes. • Possess specialist knowledge in bioinformatics, specifically relevant to either bacterial population genomics OR protein structure prediction for drug target identification, to work within established research programmes. • Proficiency in scripting languages. • Experience using databases. • Ability to manage own academic research and associated activities. • Previous experience of contributing to publications/presentations. • Ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings. Desirable selection criteria • • • • • Experience working on Mycobacteria genomics Experience of in silico drug target identification Experience of in silico protein structure analysis Experience of independently managing a discrete area of a research project Experience of actively collaborating in the development of research articles for publication Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Department of Biology You will be joining the Department of Biology at an exciting time. The Department established from August 2022 as a result of a merger between the Departments of Zoology and Plant Sciences, and is preparing to move into the new state-of-the-art Life and Mind Building this year. The Department of Biology is recognised internationally for its research in a wide range of fields spanning all levels from molecules to ecosystems, and tackling global challenges through fundamental bioscience research. Over time, the research interests of the Department has been focused on five primary themes: Behaviour & Biomechanics; Ecology & Conservation; Evolutionary Biology; Microbiology & Infectious Disease; and Molecular Plant Biology. Research is conducted in all spheres from laboratory and in silico analysis to theoretical and field-based research. At all times we seek to reinforce the connections between research and our education offering, at both graduate and undergraduate level. The Department teaches a four-year undergraduate degree MBiol course in Biology, with fourth-year students undertaking a Masters-level research project. It also supports a variety of graduate placements and hosts the University’s DPhil in Biology. External research income to the Department is derived from over 50 different funding agencies, with the principal current funders being the European Research Council, the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust, BBSRC and NERC. The Department has a significant record in integrating broader societal impacts of its research, including the provision of policy to government at the highest level, as well as supporting the commercialisation of research through spin-out companies and licensing arrangements that have generated hundreds of millions of pounds’ worth of innovation. The Department is located in the University’s Science Area at two sites, and will move into the new £200m Life and Mind Building in 2024 that will include extensive laboratory provision with controlled environment rooms, glasshouses and an imaging suite. The Department also benefits from extensive facilities at the John Krebs Field Station at Wytham, with Wytham Woods nearby, as well as partnerships with organisations in the area such as the Oxford Botanic Gardens and Oxford Natural History Museum. For more information please visit: https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk The Department of Biology holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. About the Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division The Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University, alongside the Humanities, Social Sciences and Medical Sciences Divisions. It is led by an academic Head of Division (Professor Jim Naismith) and an administrative Divisional Registrar (Dr Tracy Gale) and comprises nine of the University’s academic departments – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering Science, Materials, the Mathematical Institute, Physics, and Statistics – as well as Begbroke Science Park, the multidisciplinary Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research and an interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Centre. The disciplines within the MPLS Division regularly appear at the highest levels in rankings, including the Times Higher Education and QS world rankings. Nationally, the quality of the Division’s research outputs and environment, and the resulting impact, was recognised through strong performances in the UK Research Excellence Framework in both 2014 and 2021. MPLS is proud to be home to some of the most creative and innovative scientific thinkers and leaders in academia, whose interdisciplinary research is tackling major societal and technological challenges, from new energy solutions or improved cancer treatments to understanding climate change processes and helping to preserve biodiversity, tackling antimicrobial resistance, advancing AI and quantum technologies and space exploration, and much more. The quality and impact of our work have been recognised by successive rounds of the national Research Excellence Framework and Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework exercises, and our departments frequently top the major higher education league tables. We teach around 7,300 students (including around 3,400 graduate students) and are playing a key part in training the next generation of leading scientists. Divisional activity is co-ordinated and represented by the MPLS Divisional Office based at 9 Parks Road, in the heart of Oxford’s Science Area. The Divisional Office, which is led by the Divisional Registrar, has around 55 dedicated members of staff, as well as a number of colleagues who are embedded in divisional teams but based in central University services (e.g. in Finance, HR and Development). To find out more, please visit: www.mpls.ox.ac.uk. How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. 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Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. 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"""**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. 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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/
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