Lead Genomic Epidemiologist

Location: Pandemic Sciences Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre for Health and Information Discovery, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LF

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Lead Genomic Epidemiologist to join Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance (CGPS) in the Nuffield Department of Medicine. This role will primarily lead the delivery of the Digital Epidemiology workstream within the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Genomics and enabling data for the Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (GHRU). You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of grant proposals and raise grant funding to further the aims of the Centre.

As the Lead Genomic Epidemiologist, you will bring scientific expertise, a strong background in the informed utility of genomics to aid infection control, a deep scientific understanding of the challenges around translating scientific insight into translational public health information and a drive to deliver distilled and rapid insight gleaned from increasingly large datasets for major bacterial and viral pathogens for decision making.

You will be responsible for training and collaborating with our international collaborators in Digital Epidemiology approaches including gap analysis, stakeholder analysis, and implementation approaches. In this role, you will be tasked with leading the Digital Epidemiology workstream within the GHRU2 project in assessing and implementing data flow interventions into national genomic AMR ecosystems. You will also be responsible for communicatiing regularly with the principal investigator and the project managers on progress and developments, ensuring they are kept entirely up to date with progress and difficulties in the research projects.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject such as biological sciences, bioinformatics, computer sciences, with post-qualification research experience, along with experience in high-throughput data analysis, integration and interpretation in pathogen genomics and antimicrobial resistance across a broad range of WHO priority pathogens. You will also have the ability to work closely with others while taking personal responsibility for assigned tasks as well as excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to self-guide and work collaboratively with team members.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 May 2027 and is funded by the NIHR.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 12 June 2024 will be considered. Please quote 172975 on all correspondence.