2025 EMBL-EBI–Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) Fellowship Programme

Monthly stipend of £3,307 per month after tax.

• Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £278, monthly child allowance of £336 per child. Generous stipend reviewed yearly, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances.
• Hybrid 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.
• 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, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances.
• Contract duration: This position is a 3-year project-based contract.
• Salary: Monthly stipend of £3,307 after tax (Total package will depend on family circumstances).
• 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+ individuals, and individuals from all nationalities.
• Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and 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 before the closing date.
• DORA – EMBL is a signatory of DORA and is committed to hiring and training outstanding research, service, and administrative personnel.

Job Description

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.

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 2025 projects, please view our careers page following the link above.

How to Apply

To submit an application for the ESPOD 2025 call, your application must include:

• A cover letter describing your interests and experience relevant to the project(s) you are applying for (pre-defined or proposed by the applicant).
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Two recent letters of reference (and referees may be contacted during the shortlisting process for further information).

Unfortunately, your application will not be considered if you do not satisfy the above.

Interviews: We expect interviews to take place on 11 December 2025 at our Campus in Cambridge (CB10 1SD).

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