The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist in Bioinformatics to join the [Employer hidden]. This exciting position focuses on the development and application of computational methods for metaproteomics and multi-omics integration to advance precision microbiome research.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, applying bioinformatics, machine learning, and AI-driven approaches to analyse large-scale datasets from microbiome studies. The role will involve developing and optimising pipelines for peptide/protein identification, quantification, and functional annotation, and integrating these with metagenomics and metabolomics data to reveal insights into the role of the microbiome in human health.

You will have access to state-of-the-art high-performance computing resources and work closely with leading researchers in microbiome science, precision nutrition, and personalised medicine.

The Ideal Candidate

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Strong expertise in omics data analysis, particularly proteomics or metaproteomics (DDA/DIA-MS)
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g. Python, Linux)
• Experience applying machine learning or AI methods to biological data
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Experience in multi-omics data integration, familiarity with microbiome or clinical datasets, and contributions to collaborative or open-source bioinformatics projects are advantageous

Additional Information

Salary on appointment will be within the range £37,500 to £41,500 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time post for a contract of two years.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found here or contact the Human Resources team on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] quoting reference 1004970. This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The [Employer hidden] Bioscience is a registered charity (No. 1058499) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.