Research Fellow in Microbial Bioinformatics: Queen’s University Belfast is seeking a Research Fellow to join the research group led by Dr. Stephen Kelly. The successful candidate will focus on microbial bioinformatics techniques to investigate the development of urinary tract infections in kidney transplant patients. The role includes mentoring junior researchers, developing bioinformatic pipelines, and interpreting genomic and metagenomic datasets.
Summary Table
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Reference | 25/112836 |
| Date Posted | 15 September 2025 |
| Application Closing Date | 06 October 2025 |
| Designation | Research Fellow |
| Research Area | Microbial Bioinformatics, Genomics, Microbiology |
| Location | Queen’s University Belfast |
| Salary | £41,519 – £45,349 per annum |
| Contract | Fixed-term, 2 years or until 30 November 2027 (whichever is sooner) |
Designation
Research Fellow
Research Area
- Microbial Bioinformatics
- Genomics and Metagenomics
- Molecular Microbiology
- Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance
Location
Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Eligibility / Qualification
Essential:
- PhD (or about to obtain within 3 months of employment start) in Microbiology, Pharmacy, Bioinformatics, or related biological/biomedical discipline.
- Strong research experience in bioinformatics, especially analysis of large genomic datasets with associated metadata.
- Proven experience in:
- Whole genome and metagenomic sequencing data analysis.
- Molecular microbiology (e.g., high-throughput nucleic acid extraction, qPCR).
- Aseptic techniques, microbial culturing, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, microbial identification, and pathogen handling.
- A publication record appropriate to career stage.
Desirable:
- Additional expertise in microbial pathogenesis and infection biology.
- Experience with collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.
Job Description
- Conduct bioinformatic analysis of large-scale genomic and metagenomic datasets.
- Develop, optimize, and implement data analysis pipelines.
- Interpret sequencing results in the context of microbial infection in kidney transplant patients.
- Collaborate closely with Dr. Stephen Kelly’s research group.
- Mentor and support junior researchers and students.
- Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications.
- Contribute to research group activities and departmental goals.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £41,519 – £45,349 per annum.
- Attractive benefits package including up to 8.4 weeks annual leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing initiatives, flexible working options, and mental health support.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, with active staff networks such as iRise and PRISM.
How to Apply
- Submit your application through Queen’s University Belfast’s official recruitment portal.
- Clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential and (where applicable) desirable criteria.
- Refer to the Candidate Information document for full details of required qualifications and experience.
For visa and international staff support information, visit: QUB International Staff Support
Last Date to Apply
06 October 2025
