Postdoctoral Research Associate

Life and Mind Building, Oxford, OX1 3UD

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.

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:

• Contact Person: HR Team


• Vacancy ID: 179016


• Contact Phone:


• Closing Date & Time: 02-May-2025 12:00


• Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7


• Contact Email: recruitment@biology.ox.ac.uk


• Salary (£): Researcher Grade 7.1 - 7.8: £38,674 - £46,913

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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.

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