EMBL-EBI/Sanger Postdoctoral Fellowship: The EMBL-EBI–Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) Programme offers an exceptional opportunity for research combining experimental and computational approaches at the Wellcome Genome Campus. This fellowship is designed for candidates eager to engage in innovative projects within a collaborative environment.
Designation
EMBL-EBI/Sanger Postdoctoral Fellow (ESPOD)
Position Details:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 36 months |
| Funding | EMBL stipend rates (£3,383/month after tax, excl. pension and insurances) |
| Location | Wellcome Genome Campus, UK |
| Research Area | Multicellular biology, cancer research, AI in biology, single-cell multiomics |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g. biology, bioinformatics, computational biology)
- Experience in multidisciplinary research involving wet-lab and dry-lab methods
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Description
The EMBL-EBI/Sanger Postdoctoral Fellowship offers the opportunity to select projects from pre-defined topics or propose your own research project, ensuring collaboration with groups at both EMBL-EBI and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. The projects encompass areas such as:
- Multicellular molecular characterisation of inflammatory bowel disease
- Single-cell multiomics in high grade serous ovarian cancer
- Morphological programmes of T cell activation using machine learning
- Consequences of mutations in endometrial stem cells
- Interactive visualisation and AI tools for spatial transcriptomics
- Designing single-cell perturbation experiments
- Predicting cellular phenotypes from environmental compounds
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the EMBL jobs page. The application must include:
- A cover letter explaining your interests and experience related to the project(s)
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Two recent letters of reference
- For self-proposed projects: a project description (maximum 1000 words) approved by relevant group leaders
For any inquiries, please contact the relevant group leaders or reach out via email at ESPOD@ebi.ac.uk.
Last Date to Apply
Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person at the Wellcome Genome Campus on Thursday, 11th December 2025.
This fellowship represents a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in a vibrant academic environment. Apply now to join the team!
