Postdoctoral Fellow - P Skoglund Lab

Salary for this Role:Salary: From 45500 per annum with benefits subject to skills and experience.Job Title:Postdoctoral Fellow – P Skoglund LabReports to:Pontus SkoglundClosing Date:20/Aug/2025 23.59 GMTJob Description:Postdoctoral FellowDetails of the role: 4 yr. fixed term contract full-time. Working pattern: Monday Friday.About usThe Francis Crick Institute is Europes largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer heart disease infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.The Crick is a place for collaboration innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure cutting-edge facilities and a creative and curious culture. Weve removed traditional boundaries of departments divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to collaborate and carry out high-quality pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.About the rolePontus Skoglunds Ancient Genomics Lab at the Francis Crick Institute in London is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in ancient human or canid population genomics to focus on reconstructing genetic history and/or natural selection with whole-genomes sequenced in the lab. The Skoglund Ancient Genomics lab () is a dynamic team with backgrounds in computational biology molecular biology and archaeology with state-of-the-art computational infrastructure and bioinformatic support. The lab sequences ancient DNA from thousands of samples every year.Ancient genomics has provided remarkable insights into the human past. Genome-wide SNP data is available for over 10000 individuals but whole-genomes of high-enough quality to reconstruct imputed diploid genomes are rarer. Genetic history has been possible to infer between differentiated ancestries but finer-scale genetic history has remained elusive. Recently we have developed a new method dubbed Twigstats that can boost high-resolution ancestry modelling by 10-fold or more (Speidel et al. 2025 Nature). This postdoc offers an opportunity to analyse human genomes generated in the lab and from the literature to reconstruct high-resolution genetic history in Europe and elsewhere.What you will be doingAs a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Crick you will have the opportunity to:Analysing human genomes to reconstruct high-resolution genetic historyStudy natural selection and functional genomics in greater detailWork with high-resolution genomes generated in the lab and from the literature to study single-locus selective sweeps and polygenic natural selectionAbout youThe essential criteria you will bringPhD (or expected) with a project on population genetics or a related fieldExperience of studies of genetic history and/or natural selectionExperience with ancient genome data is beneficialA productive track record of publications and/or submitted manuscriptsStrong computational and coding skillsAbility to manage project timelines at paceAbility to work collaboratively and collegially in small teamsSee the full job description here.Learn more about the lab here.About Working at the CrickOur valuesEveryone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Cricks mission and shaping our culture!We arebold. We make space for creative dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. Were not afraid to do things differently.We areopen. Were highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.We arecollegial. We show respect for one another work cooperatively and support the wider community.At the Francis Crick Institute we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed regardless of their background identity or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders ethnicities abilities and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and you will be asked as part of the process if you wish to apply under the scheme. We will make reasonable adjustments if you need them. If you need assistance with applying (i.e. would like to apply by phone or post)please email To find out more about life at the Crick click here.What will you receiveAt the Francis Crick Institute we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UKGenerous Leave: 28 days of annual leave plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.Health & Well-being:24/7 GP consultation services.Occupational health services and mental health support programs.Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.Work-Life Balance:Back-up care for dependents.Childcare support allowance.Annual leave purchase options.Crick Networks offering diverse groups support community and inclusive social events.Perks:Discounted gym memberships bike-to-work scheme and shopping discounts.Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile to have your application reviewed.We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. Key Skills Virology,Bioinformatics,Genetics,R,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Spectroscopy,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Grant Experience: years Vacancy: 1