MBIO- Postdoctoral Research Associate - FTC at University of West

Senior Bioinformatician / Senior Lecturer (Postdoctoral Research Associate)

Role:
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Full time, on‑site, 24 months (FTC) at the Centre for Innovation in Genomics and Microbiome Sciences (CIGMiS), University of West London, St Mary's Road, London, UK.

• Design and conduct experiments involving microbial genomics, metagenomics and whole genome sequencing.
• Perform bioinformatics analysis using Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) platforms and other sequencing technologies.
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to large‐scale genomic datasets.
• Prepare and publish manuscripts, presentations and grant reports.
• Coordinate research projects and support consortium partners from Royal Holloway, Italy, France and Armenia.
• Provide training and guidance to students and international collaborators.

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics).
• Proven experience with Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) sequencing and bioinformatics pipelines.
• Track record of research in microbiome science, metagenomics, whole genome sequencing, big data analysis, machine learning and AI.

• Location:
  
  St Mary's Road, London.
• Salary: £34,576 – £48,944 per annum, commensurate with experience.

UWL is committed to an inclusive workforce. Applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ identities, and those with disabilities are welcomed.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, CV and a brief research statement to  The role is open until 06 July 2026.