Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Social and sports clubs

Transport discounts

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term post in Biochemistry, to work on inferring selection patterns related to gain-of-function mutations. The role reports to a senior professor and requires leading publications and mentoring junior researchers.

The post is funded for up to 20 months, with salary determined by qualifications and funding availability. 37.5 hours per week in Oxford, UK. Interdisciplinary collaboration and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• PhD/DPhil in population genetics or related field with strong genomics experience.
• Ability to manage independent research and contribute to publications and presentations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research on inferring selection patterns related to gain-of-function mutations.
• Provide guidance to junior team members including postdocs, research assistants and PhD students.

Skills

Population genomics

Population genetic modelling

Genome-wide analysis

Education

PhD/DPhil in population genetics or related field

Job description

UK date and time: 05-November-2026 13:04

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building, Biochemistry Department, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU

Pay Scale: STANDARD RESEARCH GRADE 7

Location: Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract for up to 20 months

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role

Reporting to Professor Tobias Warnecke, the post holder is a member of a research group with responsibility for carrying out research for a project on inferring selection patterns related to gain-of-function mutations. The post holder may be called upon to provide guidance to less experienced members of the research group, including postdocs, research assistants, technicians, and PhD and project students, in areas of their expertise.

This full-time fixed-term post is funded by the BBSRC for up to 20 months in the first instance.

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

About you

You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject, with experience and specialist knowledge in population genomics, population genetic modelling, or the genome-wide analysis of patterns of molecular evolution. You will be able to independently manage your own academic research and associated activities and have a track record of leading contributions to publications and presentations, appropriate to your career stage. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare publishable written material, present research proposals and findings, and represent the research group at meetings. Experience in the analysis of human population genomic data would be an advantage.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family-friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 30 November 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.