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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbial Bioinformatics and Metagenomics at the University of Liverpool University of Liverpool in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 31, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Liverpool

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Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom within the PathNoma Alliance, an international multidisciplinary programme studying the microbiological and immunological basis of noma.
The role is centered on microbial bioinformatics and shotgun metagenomics. The successful candidate will lead bioinformatic analysis of oral samples from children with noma and matched controls, develop reproducible analytical workflows, characterize microbial community composition and function, recover and analyze metagenome-assembled genomes, identify candidate disease-associated organisms and pathways, and integrate microbiome results with clinical, epidemiological, and immunological data.
Ideal applicants should have a PhD, or be close to completion, in bioinformatics, computational biology, microbial genomics, or a related field. Strong experience with microbial bioinformatics, comparative microbial genomics, genome assembly, annotation, phylogenetic or pangenomic analysis, Linux, high-performance computing, and tools such as R and Python is expected. The post also values reproducible research, statistical analysis, publication experience, and the ability to work independently in an international consortium.
This is a fixed-term post for up to 42 months, with a preferred start date in January 2027. If the PhD is still pending at appointment, the post starts at Grade 6 and moves to Grade 7 once the PhD is confirmed.
Deadline: 31 August 2026. Apply through the University of Liverpool recruitment portal.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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