The Francis Crick Institute: Postdoctoral Fellow Findlay lab

Biotech 365; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Details of the role: 4-year fixed term contract, full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday.

Salary: From £43,210 pa with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Application closing date: 28th April 2025 23:59GMT

About us…

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s 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.

About the role…

You will have the opportunity to select from multiple post-doctoral projects, depending on your interests and expertise. Open areas of research include:

• Developing new multiplex assays to study effects of variants on diverse molecular processes, such as gene regulation and cell type differentiation
• Developing strategies to record complex molecular phenotypes to DNA
• Scaling state-of-the-art genome editing technologies to produce data capable of training or refining computational models
• Discovering new mechanisms underlying disease by mapping naturally occurring variants to phenotypes, leveraging human genomics databases such as Genomics England

What you will be doing…

As a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Crick, you will:

• Drive innovation in the field of variant effect mapping
• Explore how genetic variants impact biological function
• Advance the application of genomics for improving healthcare outcomes
• Develop your own career while also supporting the development of PhD students

About you…

You will bring…

• PhD awarded or in the final stages of PhD submission
• Expertise in functional genomics, biotechnology, computational biology, or a related area of research
• Strong track record of scientific contribution, as evidenced by publications, preprints or submitted manuscripts
• Passion for technology development
• Expertise in molecular biology, including working with NGS libraries
• Experience with cell culture
• Experience with bioinformatics and/or analysis of high-throughput data

What will you receive?

At 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 UK

Generous 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.

Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.