Job Description

Job number

MED05406

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Infectious Disease

Salary or Salary range

49,017 - 52,922 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

1 Oct 2025

About the role

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Are you passionate about tackling the growing threat of fungal diseases through cutting-edge field studies and genomics? Do you want to work on a high-impact international project at the interface of clinical science, epidemiology, and antifungal resistance?



We invite applications for a Post-doctoral Research Associate to join

DAR-SEA

(Drivers of Antifungal Resistance in South-East Asia) programme - a UKRI-funded programme aimed at identifying the drivers of Aspergillus fumigatus antimicrobial resistance in South-East Asia.



DAR-SEA brings together leading UK and international partners to integrate

clinical, laboratory, environmental, and genomic data to better understand the One Health drivers of fungal antimicrobial resistance.

This work will directly support public health decision-making and strengthen healthcare resilience in a region facing rapid changes in infectious disease dynamics.



You will join a transdisciplinary team combining expertise in infectious diseases, data science, mycology, and global health. Our partners include institutions across the UK, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos, with strong links to government agencies, hospitals, and research institutes.

What you would be doing

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Developing and applying

phylogenomic models

to identify risk factors, predict antifungal resistance trends, and identify environmental drivers for fungal antimicrobial resistance. Working with

large, multi-source datasets

spanning patient clinical records, fungal pathogen genomics, antifungal susceptibility profiles, and environmental surveillance data. Collaborating with in-country partners to design

public health tools

that can be deployed in clinical and community settings. Contributing to

capacity-building activities

including workshops, training, and knowledge transfer with partners in South-East Asia. Disseminating research findings through peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and presentations to both academic and public health audiences.

What we are looking for

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Enthusiastic PhD qualified scientists with strengths and experience in microbiology or related discipline and a demonstrable interest in drug discovery and fungal diseases.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range 43,863 - 47,223 per annum

Keen to develop as fundamental scientists in a transdisciplinary environment A PhD (or near completion) in fungal genomics, epidemiology, data science, bioinformatics, microbiology, or a related discipline. Strong skills in data integration, statistical modelling, and/or machine learning. Experience working with health, genomic, or environmental datasets. Ability to work collaboratively in international, interdisciplinary teams. Commitment to research that delivers real-world public health impact. Team players who openly collaborate and enjoy disseminating knowledge locally and though international presentations and leading journal publications

What we can offer you

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A key role in a major UKRI-funded initiative with direct policy and public health relevance. Collaboration with leading global experts in fungal disease, AI, and health systems strengthening. Opportunities for field engagement in South-East Asia. Competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and career development support. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including generous leave and pension schemes) Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel To be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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Full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years Expected start date: Dec 2025 Based at the South Kensington Campus




To discuss please contact Darius Armstrong-James (d.armstrong@imperial.ac.uk). See the job descriptions for more specifics.

Email addresses for enquiries only. CV and cover letter must be submitted via the online HR portal as detailed below.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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