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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Bioinformatics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genomics at University of Oxford University of Oxford in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral research associate position until 29 February 2028 in the first instance, with options to extend. No stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

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United Kingdom

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University of Oxford

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Keywords

Computer Science
Biology
Comparative Genomics
Antibiotic Resistance
Medical Science
Statistics
Bioinformatic
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About this position

University of Oxford is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position based in Oxford, England, within the Ineos-Oxford Institute (IOI) for AMR Research in the Department of Biology.

The successful researcher will join the Sheppard Lab and the PubMLST development team to support and analyze large bacterial genome collections, with a focus on the epidemiology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in important pathogens.

Research activities include developing and applying genome analysis pipelines, identifying potentiating mutations and gene gains, and carrying out database-driven analyses and quantitative comparative genomics. The role also mentions experience with machine learning, bioinformatic genome analysis, bacterial population genomics, and possibly protein structure prediction for drug target identification.

Applicants should be close to completion of, or already hold, a relevant PhD/DPhil. Relevant experience in bioinformatics or computational genomics is required, along with strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to collaborate with researchers across the IOI and PubMLST network.

The post is full-time and fixed term until 29 February 2028 in the first instance, with options to extend. The application deadline is 7 October 2026 at 12:00 noon GMT.

Applications must be submitted online via the University of Oxford e-recruitment system, with a supporting statement and CV uploaded as part of the application.

Funding details

Full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral research associate position until 29 February 2028 in the first instance, with options to extend. No stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.

What's required

Close to completion or holding a relevant PhD/DPhil. Relevant experience in bioinformatics or computational genomics is required, including machine learning and bioinformatic genome analysis experience. Experience with bacterial population genomics and/or protein structure prediction for drug target identification is desirable. Applicants should be independent, able to take initiative, and have excellent communication skills for writing, presenting, and stakeholder engagement.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Oxford e-recruitment system. Upload a supporting statement and CV with the application.

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