Postdoctoral in Spatial Biology & Bioinformatics: The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial Biology & Bioinformatics. This role involves contributing to an innovative project focusing on lung regeneration and fibrosis through cutting-edge spatial mechanomics.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial Biology & Bioinformatics
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences |
| Location | Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY |
| Grade | 7 |
| Salary | £39,424 – £47,779 with a discretionary range up to £53,483 per annum |
| Reference Number | 185130 |
| Contact Email | recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.uk |
| Closing Date | 16-Mar-2026 at 12:00 PM |
Research Area
The successful candidate will engage in a Royal Society funded project that examines the mechanical determinants of cell fate decisions and tissue dynamics in the context of lung regeneration and fibrosis.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in a relevant discipline (bioinformatics, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, etc.)
- Strong programming skills in Python and R.
- Experience in writing bioinformatics and AI/ML analysis pipelines for spatial transcriptomics/proteomics or single-cell genomics.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and excellent communication skills.
- Desirable: Contributions to open-source bioinformatics projects and knowledge in cell and tissue mechanobiology.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Research Assistant will develop and maintain bioinformatics and AI/ML data analysis pipelines for single-cell and spatial multi-omics data. Responsibilities include:
- Analyzing spatial multimodal datasets from patient tissue samples and mouse models.
- Collaborating with peers in partner institutions and research groups.
- Providing mentorship and technical supervision to group members on computational techniques.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications online, including:
- A CV
- A supporting statement addressing how they meet the selection criteria, backed by relevant examples of skills and experience.
Last Date for Apply
Applications must be submitted by 16-Mar-2026 at 12:00 PM.
For any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team via the provided email.
