Research Associate (Fixed Term): The Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a fixed-term position as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Microbiome Function and Diversity group led by Dr Alexandre Almeida. The project focuses on the application of large-scale metagenomic approaches to explore the human gut microbiome’s role in health and disease. The successful candidate will extend research into other microbiome members (archaea, fungi, and viruses) and their contributions to gut health. The role involves processing and analyzing numerous metagenomic datasets to identify multi-kingdom taxonomic and functional signatures using computational genomics, machine learning, and advanced statistical approaches.
Designation: Research Associate (Fixed Term)
Research Area: Microbiome Function and Diversity, Metagenomics, Computational Genomics, Machine Learning
Location: Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Microbiology, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline
- Experience with high-throughput sequencing data, microbial genomics, machine learning
- Proficiency in Unix (bash), Python, and R programming
- Advantageous: Understanding of microbial physiology and biochemistry
- Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to teamwork, and collaboration
Job Description: The Research Associate will:
- Expand research on the human gut microbiome to include archaea, fungi, and viruses
- Process and analyze metagenomic datasets from diverse disease states and geographical sources
- Identify multi-kingdom taxonomic and functional signatures of health and disease
- Develop and apply computational genomics methods, machine learning, and advanced statistical approaches
How to Apply: To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with the recruitment system and submit your application online. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Alexandre Almeida via email at aa2369@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference PP40202 in your application and any correspondence related to this vacancy.
Last Date for Apply: 29 February 2024
Interviews will be held: In early March 2024
The University of Cambridge actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all sections of society. Eligibility to live and work in the UK is a requirement for all applicants.
