Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology
Lead computational research in systems immunology and vaccine discovery at the University of Oxford.
Best for:Best for experienced computational biologists with a strong background in systems immunology, multi-omics, and predictive modeling.
Overview
The Oxford Vaccine Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Postdoctoral Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team focused on vaccine-induced immunity and infectious disease protection. The role involves leading computational biology and bioinformatics research, integrating complex clinical, immunological, and multi-omic datasets from vaccine studies and controlled human infection models. You will develop innovative analytical workflows, apply predictive modeling, and collaborate with a diverse team of clinicians, immunologists, and AI specialists. The position offers significant scientific independence, including opportunities to shape research strategy, mentor junior staff, and contribute to high-impact publications.
What you'll do
- Lead a defined area of computational biology and bioinformatics research within the multidisciplinary programme.
- Develop and implement novel computational methodologies, including reproducible analytical workflows and predictive models.
- Integrate and analyze complex clinical, immunological, and multi-omic datasets from vaccine studies and controlled human infection models.
- Provide scientific leadership and collaborate effectively with immunologists, clinicians, data scientists, and AI specialists.
- Generate original research ideas and contribute to the development of the group's computational research strategy.
- Provide scientific guidance and supervision to junior researchers and students.
- Lead the dissemination of research findings through high-quality peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
- Contribute to the preparation of collaborative funding applications.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or DPhil in computational biology, bioinformatics, biological sciences, statistics, mathematics, or a related discipline.
Language: English (professional proficiency).
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record commensurate with a senior postdoctoral level.
- Significant post-qualification research experience in computational biology or bioinformatics.
- Proven ability to independently lead a defined area of research.
- Substantial experience in applying computational approaches to complex biological datasets, including high-throughput or multi-omic data.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python.
- Experience in developing reproducible computational research workflows.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrable experience in developing original research questions and analytical strategies.
- Must hold a PhD/DPhil at the time of appointment.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-21
Applications must be submitted through the official university recruitment portal. Candidates should provide a CV and a supporting statement addressing how they meet the selection criteria.
- CV
- Supporting statement
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