Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiology for Antimicrobial Drug Discovery and Development

This role is for internal candidates only

Three PDRA roles available

Applications are invited for a fixed-term IOI Postdoctoral Research Associate - Microbiology for Antimicrobial

Drug discovery and development to work under the supervision of Dr Alistair Farley, Scientific Lead for

Chemistry, with a dotted line to Professor Timothy Walsh.

The position is based at the Ineos Oxford Institute, at the Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford

Applicants must hold a PhD in Microbiology and/or Molecular biology and will be responsible for providing

microbiological data to facilitate the design of new molecules, and understanding mechanisms of resistance,

being undertaken in the medicinal chemistry labs in the IOI and therefore will work closely with chemists and

biochemists within the IOI.

The IOI’s interdisciplinary research programme involves national and international collaborators. We are a

vibrant, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic enterprise with an internationally leading position to make a real

difference in combatting antimicrobial resistance globally and changing international policy. We contribute

significantly to basic knowledge of antimicrobial resistance and apply research methods to identify new

antibiotics and explore new potential antimicrobial agents. We have a world-class track record of success and

a reputation for a can-do attitude to tackling challenging goals. At the heart of our approach is a deep

commitment to the training and career development of our staff and students

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. Certificates, references and

research papers should not be provided at this stage.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on

the link below:

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday, Thursday 17th July 2025. Interviews will be held as soon as

possible thereafter.

The University of Oxford is a Bronze Athena SWAN holder and the Department of Chemistry is a Silver award

holder. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are

under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.