Postdoctoral Fellow Findlay lab

The Francis Crick Institute; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000

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

About Working at the Crick…

Our values

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. 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 want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.

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.