Postdoctoral Scientist
Overview
The Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford, together with the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to lead research into biomarkers and disease mechanisms that support therapeutic development for RNUopathies, including ReNU syndrome. These are rare neurodevelopmental disorders caused by variants in small nuclear RNA genes. The postholder joins a multidisciplinary team in a therapeutic genomics programme. The post is full time and fixed term for two years, based on site in Oxford.
What you will do
The postholder leads bioinformatic and statistical analysis of large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets from human samples, cell lines and mouse models, developing new analytical approaches where appropriate. They lead the research project, collaborate with internal and external researchers, help supervise MSc and PhD students, maintain high standards of data quality and documentation, share findings through publications, presentations and conferences, engage with patient advocacy groups and support public engagement.
Requirements
Applicants must hold, or be close to completing, a PhD or DPhil in a relevant field such as genomics, genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics or statistics, with a track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications and presenting research. Proficiency in R or Python is required, together with the ability to manage day-to-day research independently, take ownership of projects and meet deadlines. Experience in multidisciplinary teams and excellent written and verbal communication, including data visualisation and presenting to specialist and non-specialist audiences, are also needed.
What you get
The salary is 39,424 to 47,779 GBP per year at Research Grade 7, with a discretionary range up to 53,483 GBP, inclusive of the Oxford University Weighting of 1,730 GBP per year.
How to apply
Applications are made online with a supporting statement showing how the applicant meets each selection criterion, plus a CV only. The reference to quote is 187206.
Key dates
The closing date is midday on Thursday 29 October 2026.
About University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. Teaching there is documented from the late eleventh century, which makes it one of the oldest universities in the world, although its exact founding date is unknown. It has no single central campus, and its buildings are spread throughout the city. Every student belongs to a college, and the colleges operate alongside the university's academic departments, which are grouped into divisions.
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