Postdoctoral Research Assistant: The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant with a background in bioinformatics and spatial genomics to join the Laboratory of Cell and Tissue Dynamics. This role will focus on investigating mechanical determinants of cell fate decisions and tissue dynamics in lung regeneration and fibrosis.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Spatial Biology & Bioinformatics
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Job Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Spatial Biology, Bioinformatics |
| Location | Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Oxford, UK |
| Salary | £39,424 – £47,779 (discretionary range up to £53,483 per annum) |
| Grade | 7 |
| Closing Date | 16-Mar-2026, 12:00 |
| Contact Email | recruitment@ndorms.ox.ac.uk |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD/DPhil (or near completion) in bioinformatics, computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or a related discipline.
- Strong skills in programming languages, specifically Python and R.
- Experience in writing bioinformatics and AI/ML analysis pipelines for spatial transcriptomics and single-cell genomics data.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Job Description
You will contribute to a Royal Society funded project focusing on the mechanical determinants of cell fate decisions and tissue dynamics in lung regeneration and fibrosis. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining bioinformatics and AI/ML data analysis pipelines for single-cell and spatial multi-omics data.
- Analyzing spatial multimodal datasets from patient tissues and mouse models for collaborative projects.
- Advising colleagues on computational methodologies and supervising technical staff and research students.
- Contributing to open-source bioinformatics projects is highly desirable.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that addresses the selection criteria, providing examples of your skills and experience. Applications must be made online.
Last Date for Apply
- 16-Mar-2026, 12:00
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