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Background
A key goal of the Wellcome Sanger Institute Parasites and Microbes Programme is to chart the evolutionary trajectory of important pathogen and vector species by genomic analysis of longitudinally collected samples at multiple locations around the world, in collaboration with a large international network of researchers and disease control programmes. In parallel with our basic scientific research, we aim to develop new ways to translate genomic data into decision support tools that will enable national and international public health agencies to control and eventually eliminate major endemic diseases of the developing world.
The Parasites and Microbes Programme Associate Faculty are world-leaders in mathematical and computational approaches to infectious disease epidemiology and public health, who based at other institutions and are working alongside Sanger investigators to develop a comprehensive vision for the integration of modelling and genomics in the context of global infectious disease surveillance and control.
The Sanger Epidemiological and Evolutionary Dynamics (SEED) Postdoctoral Programme aims to bring state-of-the-art analytical methods together with large-scale genomic datasets to address fundamental problems concerning the evolution, transmission dynamics and control of major infectious diseases. Each project is co-supervised by an Associate Faculty member and a Sanger Group Leader, and where appropriate there can be more than two supervisors. By linking projects to both Associate and Core Faculty, we bring together a supervisory team comprising world leaders in genomics, infectious disease epidemiology and mathematical modelling.
This Postdoctoral Programme provides many opportunities for international collaboration and is based at the Wellcome Genome Campus, where our researchers have easy access to scientific expertise, well-equipped facilities and an active seminar programme.
SEED Postdoctoral Fellowships are based at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and include:
- Salary currently £32,780 – £41,093
- Research expenses, including generous consumables and travel costs for conferences and training courses
- Access to training and support resources from across the organisation
- Access to the University of Cambridge Careers Service
- Generous and flexible benefits
Application Process
Fellowships will be awarded after a competitive selection process, with applicants applying to one of these broad projects. Applicants are encouraged to make contact with the named supervisors via Seed Fellowship.
Please provide:
- a covering letter
- a current CV
- the names of two referees
- the project(s) you are applying for
Essential Skills
- PhD in a relevant subject area
- Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies in experimental/computational areas
- Research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the Institute’s research strategy and goals
- Ability to develop research objectives, projects and proposals for own and joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required
- Experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research
- Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines, including using initiative to plan research programmes
- Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
- Interest in and enthusiasm for the subject matter of the project
- Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills
- Working collaboratively with others and building working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrates inclusivity and respect for all
- Respects and Demonstrates our core competencies outlined in our Behavioural Competency Framework – (please see job description for further information).
Ideal Skills
- Experience working with international collaborators
- Experience of handling and analysing computationally intensive datasets
Other information
There will be no specific closing date. Applications will be considered and reviewed on an on-going basis and therefore the post may be filled.
Applicants will be shortlisted and successful candidates will be asked to work with the supervisory team to further develop the project proposal. This is an opportunity for you to incorporate your own ideas and interests into the project plan. The shortlisted candidates will present these extended project outlines at interview.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of the community. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team.
