Postdoctoral Scientist

Location

Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF
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Research Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 with a discretionary range to £53,483 per annum (pro rata). This includes a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to lead cutting‑edge research into biomarkers and disease mechanisms to enhance therapeutic development for RNUopathies, including ReNU syndrome. Based within the Big Data Institute (BDI) and the Institute of Developmental & Regenerative Medicine (IDRM), you will join a multidisciplinary team investigating therapeutic approaches for rare neurodevelopmental disorders caused by variants in small nuclear RNA (snRNA) genes.

• Lead bioinformatic and statistical analysis of large‑scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets from human samples, cell lines, and mouse models.
• Develop and implement novel analytical approaches where appropriate.
• Manage and advance the research project.
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers.
• Contribute to the supervision of MSc and PhD students.
• Maintain high standards of data quality, integrity, and documentation.
• Disseminate findings through publications, presentations, and conferences.
• Engage with patient advocacy groups.
• Support public engagement and outreach activities.

You will have a PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in a relevant field such as genomics, genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, or statistics. You must have a track record of contributing to peer‑reviewed publications and presenting research findings at seminars, conferences, and scientific meetings. Proficiency in R and/or Python is required. You should have experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare publications, create clear and informative data visualisations, and present research to specialist and non‑specialist audiences.

Full‑time fixed‑term contract for two years.

Applications will be considered only until 12 midday on Friday 7 August 2026.