Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Paleovirology: The Department of Biology at the University of Oxford is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in Paleovirology. The successful candidate will join the paleovirology research group under the supervision of Professor Katzourakis. This position, available immediately until 30 September 2026 (with the possibility of extension), offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ERC funded project on the evolutionary dynamics of viral cross-species transmissions and the consequences of virus-host gene exchange.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Research Area: Paleovirology
Location: Department of Biology, 11 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ, and South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RB
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD/DPhil in a relevant field of biology with a strong interest in virus evolution
- Experience in evolutionary analysis, programming, and genomics
- Familiarity with working with viruses
- Strong background or interest in paleovirology research
- Research experience in a related field
- Familiarity with programming and large-scale data handling (e.g., Python and SQL, or equivalent)
Job Description: The postholder will lead the evolutionary and computational aspects of the project, collaborating closely with team members working on computational and experimental aspects. Duties include the design and implementation of computational aspects, genomic analysis, and the development of state-of-the-art phylogenetic-based approaches for inferring evolutionary processes. The candidate will contribute to the training and development of the research team, demonstrating a proven track record of leading complex computational research in evolutionary biology.
How to Apply: Applications should be made online via the University of Oxford’s e-recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (GMT +1) on the 8th of December 2023. Applicants are required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of the online application.
Last Date for Apply: Closing Date: 8th December 2023, 12:00 noon (GMT +1) Interviews are likely to be scheduled late-December 2023.
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