1. Postdoctoral Fellow
Rome, Italy
The Microscopy Facility at the Neurobiology and Epigenetics Unit at EMBL Rome, Italy, is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow who will participate in optical instrumentation and spatial-omics research as part of a collaborative international environment. The microscopy facility, together with the histology facility, is establishing pipelines for spatial transcriptomics, proteomics and connectomics (see for example https://www.embl.org/news/lab-matters/beyond-the-lens-microscopy-at-embl-rome/).
Our aim is to visualize large scale connections in neural tissue as well as proteins and thousands of individual RNA transcripts within large tissue volumes. This job has a strong focus on technology development to improve imaging systems as well as to expand and up-scale experimental pipelines. As such, we expect several technological innovations that may lead to an important role in industry, within the context of a core facility or the creation of a start-up.
Your role
To meet the research and technology development goals of the facility, the person appointed will directly take part in projects such as to expand multiplex capacity of existing spatial -omics methods, develop sample preparation protocols, implement light sheet microscopy for large volumetric imaging, to name a few. Depending on his/her interests and expertise, he/she is expected to take a strong lead on his/her project, to develop and pursue independent ideas and participate in the technology transfer process.
Closing date: 8 December 2022
- You have
- PhD in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Bioengineering or related subjects.
- Broad knowledge and experience in optics and microscopy or in tissue sample preparation methods.
- Excellent manual dexterity and organizational skills.
- Pro-active attitude and hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with highest ethical standards.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
You might also have
- Previous exposure to any one of these areas is preferred: super-resolution microscopy, microscopy automation, image analysis or computer vision; or
- Skills in histology, from basic IF to clearing techniques and expansion microscopy;
- Any knowledge on multiplex imaging, spatial transcriptomics or smFISH would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of Italian is beneficial but not required; the working language at EMBL is English.
What else you need to know
EMBL is one of the highest ranked scientific research organizations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK), Barcelona (Spain), and Rome (Italy). The Neurobiology and Epigenetics Unit at EMBL Rome studies various mammalian physiological phenomena from molecular to system levels using the laboratory mouse as a model system. We take advantage of a full range of core facilities as well as close institutional links with other EMBL sites.
We are Europe’s flagship research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.
Our mission is to offer vital services in training scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. The working language of the institute is English.
The initial contract is for a period of three years with the possibility of a fixed-term extension.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.
For more information, please contact Alvaro Crevenna at alvaro.crevenna@embl.it
Please apply online through: www.embl.org/jobs
2. Postdoctoral Fellow – Bridging Excellence Fellowship
Make your mark as a transatlantic scientist!
The EMBL | Stanford Life Science Alliance invites researchers to submit an application to the Bridging Excellence Postdoctoral Program. With a network of over 50 labs from across EMBL and Stanford University, we believe in working together to leverage the know-how, technologies and opportunities at both leading institutions to accelerate biological research.
Our Bridging Excellence Fellowships support ambitious and creative joint projects between EMBL and Stanford University, defined by postdoctoral applicants. The fellowships provide funding for a 3-year stipend. Postdocs can choose either EMBL or at Stanford University as the host institution for the duration of their fellowship. During the three-year fellowship, postdocs spend up to one year visiting the partner institution (i.e. 3 years at the host lab Stanford, of which up to 1 year is spent visiting the partner lab EMBL or vice versa). The fellowships include a contribution towards lab consumables, a generous travel and accommodation supplement for visiting your collaborators lab, and funds for presenting your project at an international conference.
Your role
We invite all eligible researchers to submit a proposal describing a collaboration between at least one lab at EMBL and one faculty member from Stanford University (specifically in the School of Medicine or School of Humanities & Sciences). This collaboration should build on the strengths of the partner laboratories, as well as your own expertise. Fellowships will be awarded to researchers, who take up a position as a postdoctoral fellow at EMBL or at Stanford University for 3 years. During this time, fellows will spend up to one year visiting their collaborators at the partner institution to work on the joint research project (multiple visits totalling 1 year are permitted). In addition to benefitting from the mentorship from two expert supervisors, fellows will also be able to take advantage of postdoctoral training opportunities from both institutions.
Researchers who want to bridge two leading research institutions, work with cutting-edge technology, and develop their international profile are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be prepared to be internationally mobile and be excited by the prospect of being an ambassador for transatlantion.
Closing date: 27 January 2023
You have
We invite applications in all fields, from any eligible researcher regardless of nationality, gender, or scientific background. Please read the applicant guideline provided on our website for full eligibility criteria.
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3.Computational biologists in Spatial-omics & Image data analysis
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a world leader in scientific research and at the forefront in the development of cutting-edge technologies. In particular, exciting single cell spatial-omics methods are revolutionising biological research. The field is advancing at a very rapid and exciting pace to measure multiple parameters in-situ from the same single cell in their native in-situ context (spatial-omics).
We are looking for a highly motivated computational scientist who loves to implement and develop computational solutions for image-based spatial-omics within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, cutting-edge environment. The successful candidate will be part of the Data Science Center, and embedded in the Stegle research group. She/he will work closely with the GenTechDev team to develop computational solutions to extract biological signal from images generated by different types of spatial-omics technologies. The successful candidate will avail of expertise in EMBL’s Core Facilities and a number of research groups, including those of Eileen Furlong, Rainer Pepperkok and Sinem Saka.
The position will be directly linked to the Innovation Campus Health & Life Sciences, a major innovation driver for the region, for the state of Baden-Württemberg and beyond. The Innovation Campus Health & Life Sciences is a joint project of seven outstanding biomedical and life science institutions: Heidelberg University with its two medical faculties and the Faculty of Life Sciences, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (MPImF), the Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI), Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD) and Mannheim University Hospital (UKMA), which are currently establishing the Heidelberg Mannheim Health & Life Science Alliance. The institutions want to define strategic scientific, translational and transfer goals in future fields of the life sciences and achieve them in cooperation, with single-cell and spatial-omics methods being one focus of current development.
Your role
Your primary task is to foster computational innovations for spatial omics technologies. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work together with an interdisciplinary team of “wet lab” and computational scientists, who are developing spatial single cell methods to advance research throughout EMBL. You will play a key role in the spatial omics efforts by developing a wide range of computational analysis pipelines, spanning from experimental design (e.g. automatic probe generation) through to data analyses and visualization for methods such as Seq-FISH+. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work independently, while being an excellent team player and be highly motivated and very well-organized, leveraging the computational expertise of the Stegle group and other computational laboratories at EMBL and beyond. As well as applying existing computational strategies, evidence of an ability to pioneer, robustly test and innovative analytical approaches would also be desirable.
Closing date: 6 December 2022
You have
Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in computer science, mathematics or physics, or a Ph.D. biology with a proven track record in quantitative and computational modelling. Research experience in image and/or genomics data analyses in the biological life sciences is expected. You should have a proven track record in developing computational solutions for genomics or imaging data analysis and/or visualization. Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive your own work while collaborating within a team are essential. Fluency in English is mandatory.
You might also have
Experience with working with Python and optionally R is desirable. Additionally, evidence of generating sharable, robust and well-documented code would be welcome. Expertise with single molecule imaging data analysis and visualization is a bonus.
What else you need to know
Interviews are planned for the beginning of January 2023.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we implement best practices in research assessment in our recruitment processes here.
You can view EMBL‘ science education activities here: https://www.embl.org/ells/
Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
4. 2022 EMBL Interdisciplinary Postdocs Fellowships-Exploring Life In Context: call for applications
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the top life sciences research institutions in the world with sites in Grenoble, France; Heidelberg and Hamburg, Germany; Hinxton, UK; Rome, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain. The institute hosts an interdisciplinary Postdoctoral fellowship programme: the EMBL Interdisciplinary Postdoc programme -Exploring Life in Context (EIPOD-LinC)
https://www.embl.org/about/info/postdoctoral-programme/eipod-linc-exploring-life-in-context/.
Your role
Eligible applicants are invited to develop interdisciplinary research projects in the context of the EMBL research programme: Molecules to Ecosystems. Projects require an EMBL host and a partner. The partner may come from EMBL or from an academic institute, clinic or industry located in an EMBL Member State, Associate Member State or Prospective Member State (MS). The participation of EMBL and external labs from different sectors provide fellows with valuable interdisciplinary research training and strong inter-sectorial exposure. Fellows choose the type of research project they would like to work on and the combination of research groups to best enable their projects based on their research interests and future career goals. Importantly, projects must allow candidates to gain new skills contributing to interdisciplinary research skill sets.
Closing date: 18 January 2023
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We invite applications from researchers with diverse educational backgrounds (e.g. life sciences, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, ecology, epidemiology, computational biology) who are passionate about pursuing ambitious interdisciplinary research projects in an international setting.
The EIPOD-LinC programme is open to candidates of all nationalities who met the programme's eligibility recuirements. For more information please visit our programme pages and read the guide to applicants.
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