Postdoctoral Research Scientist in analysis of virus and host genomic data

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to analyze large-scale host and pathogen genomic datasets. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in statistical genetics or a related discipline, strong computational skills, and an understanding of infectious disease genetics. This position offers numerous employee benefits, including 38 days' paid holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

38 days' paid holiday

Generous pension schemes

Travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in the analysis of large-scale sequencing data.
• High-quality research output in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the computational and statistical analysis of genomic datasets.
• Contribute to collaborative projects and supervise junior researchers.

Skills

Computational skills (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB)

Statistical analysis of large-scale genomic datasets

Understanding of infectious disease genetics

Education

PhD in statistical genetics, computational biology or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join Dr Azim Ansari's research group in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, based at the Peter Medawar Building for Pathogen Research, Oxford. This Wellcome Trust-funded position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the computational and statistical analysis of large-scale host and pathogen genomic datasets, with the aim of understanding how genetic variation in both host and virus influences infectious disease outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the computational and statistical analysis of large-scale host and pathogen genomic datasets, including genome-to-genome and genome-wide association studies, and develop new statistical methods to uncover host-pathogen interactions.
• Contribute to the wider activities of the research group, including collaborative projects, supervision of junior researchers, and preparation of publications and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in statistical genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related quantitative discipline, with proven expertise in the analysis of large-scale sequencing data and strong computational skills (e.g. R, Python, MATLAB).
• A solid understanding of infectious disease genetics and evidence of high-quality research output are essential.
• Applications from candidates who have not yet completed their PhD will be considered.

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Benefits

University employees enjoy 38 days' paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits