Department of Biology, 11a Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3SZ
About the role
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for an ERC Advanced project studying the evolutionary biology of antibiotic resistance led by Craig MacLean.
Antibiotic resistance has emerged as a fundamental threat to health and prosperity. We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to study the evolutionary processes that drive the rise and fall of antibiotic resistance using genomic methods. This will involve analyzing sequence data from bacterial isolates collected during a clinical trial combined and from large scale lab evolution experiments. The postholder will work as part of a large team (computational and experimental postdocs, PhD students, research assistant) with access to cutting-edge experimental and computational facilities. The postholder will have the opportunity to regularly interact with collaborating researchers in Oxford and across Europe.
Grade 7.1 – 7.8: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum – including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata) to be applied with effect from 1 August 2024 (due to be implemented in the September 2024 payroll and backdated to 1 August 2024)
This is also in addition to any inflationary pay rise which may be agreed nationally through negotiations led by UCEA with the trade unions, which could take effect from 1 August 2024 (backdated if necessary).
Further details of how these changes to pay will be applied will be shared with the successful candidate in due course.
About you
This position provides an excellent opportunity for ambitious researchers who are interested in applying genomic approaches to understand the evolutionary drivers of antibiotic resistance as part of a diverse and friendly team. The position is ideally suited for researchers with a background in evolutionary biology and microbial genomics.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and should include the application letter, a CV, a list addressing the job criteria, and names of two academic references.
Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.
The position is a full-time fixed term post available for 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 5 years. The post is available from 01 January 2025 onwards.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 11th October. Interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-November.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.
Contact Person : HR Team Vacancy ID : 175046 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 11-Oct-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : £36,024 - £44,263 per annum