Group Leader - Molecular Mechanisms of Environmental Adaptation

EMBL - European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Group Leader - Molecular Mechanisms of Environmental Adaptation

EMBL - European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Rome, Italy

Closing date: 2 March 2025

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated scientist to establish and lead an independent research laboratory at the EMBL Epigenetics and Neurobiology Unit in Rome.

EMBL provides a unique environment for young scientists to conduct ground-breaking research and technology development across the life sciences. We recruit early career research leaders, granting them full scientific independence alongside core funding and access to state-of-the-art facilities. EMBL’s latest Scientific Programme builds on our unique scientific model to promote the study of biological ecosystems at the molecular level, applying expertise in molecular biology to study life in its natural context. Within this overall structure, the EMBL Epigenetics & Neurobiology Unit applies a wide range of modern technologies to diverse problems in developmental and organismal biology focusing on the laboratory mouse. Research groups within the unit explore topics in epigenetics, gene regulation, sensory processing, and circuits and behavior. The appointed Group Leader will benefit from access to local state-of-the-art facilities for imaging and histology, gene editing and viral engineering, flow cytometry, gnotobiosis, and mouse transgenesis, as well as access to complementary core facilities across EMBL, including advanced sequencing and metabolomics.

Further information about becoming a Group Leader at EMBL can be found here.

Your role

You will develop an independent and innovative research programme to address important questions in the molecular mechanisms of environmental responses. You will integrate into and take full advantage of the unique research environment and the comprehensive resources available at EMBL. This broad call invites applications from candidates with research plans in diverse fields including, but not limited to: functional genomics and epigenomics, development, biochemistry, evolution, organ physiology, brain function, or behaviour.

The selected group leader will thrive within EMBL’s vibrant multidisciplinary community and benefit from extensive opportunities for collaboration across research, service, and technology development teams. EMBL appoints Group Leaders early in their career and provides a highly supportive environment for researchers in their first independent position, including the provision of a “Lead your Lab” management training program. The Group Leader package includes significant core funding, technician support, and access to students from EMBL’s International PhD Programme so that researchers can pursue ambitious and ground-breaking research programs. Furthermore, limited teaching and administrative responsibilities provide a scientific environment that is particularly attractive for researchers with families.

You have

You have a doctoral degree and demonstrable ability and ambition to make fundamental biological discoveries and/or methodological advances. You are dedicated to developing positive relationships and providing leadership and guidance to team members. Your research will synergize with the activities at EMBL Rome and leverage and contribute to ongoing research across EMBL. We welcome research programs using experimental or computational tools, or both.

You might also have

Although current research at the Unit is focused on the laboratory mouse as an experimental organism, we welcome research proposals that also involve other mammalian model organisms or human organoids. We are particularly interested in proposals that fall under the umbrella of EMBL’s Human Ecosystems Transversal Theme. EMBL has a long history of fostering technology development and we welcome applications from persons interested in molecular or computational tool development.

Information on Group Leader appointments can be found here: http://www.embl.org/gl_faq.

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Unit, Cornelius Gross cornelius.gross@embl.it.

In addition, you will be asked to provide your potential interest in a maximum of two transversal themes. The recruitment panel is composed of a balanced mix of internal and external members. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to on-site interviews at least three weeks before the interview date.

Interviews are planned for April 14-15 2025.

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Benefits and Contract Information

  • Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £272 monthly child allowance of £328 per child. Non resident allowance up to £701 (changes if grade 8+) per month. Annual salary review, 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 including installation grant (as applicable);
  • 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 5 year contract renewable to 9 years;
  • Salary: Monthly salary starting at €5,460 after tax but excl. pension & insurances) + benefits (Total package will be dependent 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, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities;
  • Job location: This role is based in Rome, Italy. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you.

To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 02/03/2025.

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