Postdoctoral Fellow - Generative and Synthetic Genomics (sanger)

Job Description

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Parts Group on a 3 year fixed term contract. Our group joins the new Generative and Synthetic Genomics Programme, and remains linked to the Human Genetics Programme, creating an exciting environment for using engineering at scale to understand the human genome.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning a research project in collaboration with the team leader that is original and leverages the unique scaling opportunities at the Institute.

• Leading on or contributing to publications and to present data at lab meetings, national and international conferences

• Seeking appropriate training including for transferable skills as well as taking part in training organised for Postdoctoral Fellows.

About Us:
Our research seeks to understand the function of Human DNA with support from core pipelines as well as our research specialists. We have specific projects around manipulating DNA in human cells at scale: deleting large chunks of non-coding DNA, inserting large amounts of ectopic DNA, and randomising stretches of existing DNA, all with the aim of informing generative models of human DNA function.

Your work will help shape future research questions and methodology in the lab. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Essential Skills:

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Physics, Engineering or related relevant field

• Evidence of good productivity through publications

• Motivation to understand function of DNA in Human Cells

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Highly developed problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by presentations

• Ability to prioritise tasks

• Demonstrates inclusivity and respect for all

Joining us as a Postdoctoral Fellow:

You will be part of a vibrant international Postdoctoral Fellow community at the Sanger Institute with a wide programme of transferable skills training and excellent career development opportunities. We are committed to:

• Providing an enriching and respectful research environment so you can focus on and enjoy your work

• Mentoring you and providing opportunities for you to network across the genomics scientific community

For more information about being a Postdoctoral Fellow - please visit: https://youtu.be/1-vxm2nBmFA

Other Information:

Salary per annum: £35,707- £44,712 (dependent upon skills and experience)

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria set out above.

Closing Date: 11th November 2023

Working at Wellcome Sanger:

Our flexible-hybrid working environment is designed to support a healthy work-life balance. This means you can work flexibly with a combination of working from home, and working from our Campus to allow you to focus on being productive and part of the team while enjoying the benefits of working flexibly.

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.