Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbial Informatics: The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in bioinformatics/computational biology and a keen interest in human genetics and the microbiome. As a member of the Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies (OCMS), you will collaborate with various research programs focusing on microbe-immune interactions, inflammation, and disease.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Microbial Informatics
Location: Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree (or near completion) in a relevant discipline of computational genomics and/or statistical genetics.
- Strong experience in bioinformatics and computational biology, with a focus on analyzing complex genomic datasets.
- Demonstrated competence with Python, R, and version control software.
- Proven track record of high-quality research, evidenced by publications in reputable scientific journals.
- Experience in supervising junior research group members is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, including oral presentations and scientific manuscript contributions.
- Ability to document and present code.
- Desirable experience includes contributing to grant proposals and analyzing microbiome and/or human genome datasets.
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbial Informatics, you will play a lead role in the computational analysis of microbiome and human genome datasets, with a specific focus on their integration and interaction analysis. You will work collaboratively with wet and dry-lab biologists, contributing to the analysis of large microbiome datasets (e.g., NGS, metabolomics) and integrating them with host genetic and multi-omic data (e.g., genotyping, whole-genome sequencing, and single-cell sequencing).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the computational analysis of microbiome and human genome datasets.
- Independently work on the integration and interaction analysis of datasets.
- Assist in supervising junior research group members.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a central, open-source code collection for bioinformatic analysis and integration of microbiome and multi-omic datasets.
- Regularly report scientific activities and project progress to group leads.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please complete the online application by the closing date: 16 August 2023, 12:00. The application should include:
- CV
- Supporting statement
Last Date for Apply: 16 August 2023, 12:00
Note: Due to the nature of the research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, this position requires additional security pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check and university security screening (identity checks).
Contact Person: Lucy Hilsdon Vacancy ID: 167033 Contact Phone: [Contact Phone Number] Contact Email: hr@ndorms.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): £44,414 – £52,841 Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8
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About the Institution: The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, part of the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford, is dedicated to advancing research in rheumatic diseases. As a Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbial Informatics, you will be part of the Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies (OCMS), contributing to cutting-edge microbiome research and interdisciplinary collaborations.
