EMBL-EBI–Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) Fellowship Programme

About the team/job

EMBL-EBI and Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute share the Wellcome Genome Campus. This proximity fosters close collaborations and contributes to an international and vibrant campus environment. Researchers are supported by easy access to scientific expertise, well-equipped facilities and an active seminar programme.

The EMBL-EBI–Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) Programme builds on the strong collaborative relationship between the two institutes, offering projects which combine experimental (wet lab) and computational approaches.

Your role

Projects may be selected from pre-defined areas or proposed by the applicant. In the case of self-defined projects, the area of work must have been agreed with both EMBL-EBI and Sanger-based group leaders. The postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2025, to start as soon as possible. Fellowships typically begin before the end of the year, but the start date may be delayed with the agreement of the group leaders. All ESPOD fellowships must be undertaken within 12 months of the fellowship being awarded.

Further information on the ESPOD 2024 projects please click here

Projects:

• Julio Saez Rodriguez (EMBL-EBI) & Carl Anderson (Sanger) - Multicellular molecular characterisation of inflammatory bowel disease
• Isidro Cortes Ciriano (EMBL-EBI) & Dr Leopold Parts (Sanger) - A reference of human structural variation impact
• Evangelia Petsalaki (EMBL-EBI) & Dr Omer Bayraktar (Sanger) - Predictive modelling of cell signaling across whole tumours to identify
  microenvironmental regulation and identify therapeutic targets in brain cancer
• Julio Saez Rodriguez (EMBL-EBI) & Prof Muzlifah Haniffa, Dr Mo Lotfollahi (Sanger) - Generative modelling of single-cell data by linking textual and molecular information to characterise cells in healthy and diseased skin
• Isidro Cortes Ciriano (EMBL-EBI) & Roser Vento-Tormo (Single-cell multiomics to characterise how high grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) originates and evolves)
• John Lees (EMBL-EBI) & Dr Josie Bryant (Sanger) - New bioinformatic and statistical approaches to longitudinal metagenomics
• Ewan Birney, Tomas Fitzgerald (EMBL-EBI) & Hilary Martin, Klaudia Walter (Sanger) - Integrating SNV and CNV signals for trait association testing in large human cohorts

Why join us

Do something meaningful

At EMBL-EBI you can apply your talent and passion to accelerate science and tackle some of humankind's greatest challenges. EMBL-EBI, part of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, is a worldwide leader in the storage, analysis and dissemination of large biological datasets. We provide the global research community with access to publicly available databases and tools which are crucial for the advancement of healthcare, food security, and biodiversity.

Join a culture of innovation

We are located on the Wellcome Genome Campus, alongside other prominent research and biotech organisations, and surrounded by beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside. This is a highly collaborative and inclusive community where our employees enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their professional potential. 

Enjoy lots of benefits:

Financial incentives: Monthly family and child allowances, generous stipend reviewed yearly, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Flexible working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (if applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Benefits for non-UK residents: Visa exemption to relocate if you are based overseas. .

For more details please see our employee benefits page.

What else you need to know

Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project based contract International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. How to apply: To apply please submit a cover letter and a CV through our online system. Interviews: We expect interviews to take place first week of December 2024 on our Campus in Cambridge (CB10 1SD)