Research Group Leader

Research Group Leader

EMBL-EBI - European Bioinformatics Institute

Hinxton, United Kingdom

Your role

You will establish and lead an independent research group to pursue ambitious and innovative research goals.

To enable your research, EMBL-EBI will provide a generous package of core support, including funding for PhD students, bioinformaticians, engineers and postdoctoral researchers. You will also have access to outstanding computational infrastructure including high-performance clusters and GPU compute, no formal teaching responsibilities, and complete academic freedom.

Your profile

You should have an original and exciting research plan for your future team, which can encompass both biological discoveries and methodological advances. You have an excellent research record in computational biology and a PhD in a relevant field. Alternatively, you have a track-record in machine learning and AI, and interest in applying these to biological questions. A strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration is essential, and we’ll want you to demonstrate your motivation to work in the EMBL environment.

Key competencies

• Scientific excellence and vision – you have the potential to develop groundbreaking ideas and contribute to shaping the future of their field;
• Original and innovative thinking – you are curious and intellectually creative to approach important research questions from new and original perspectives;
• Collaborative Mindset – you are eager to engage with a diverse community of researchers, willing to step outside of your comfort zone, and open to interdisciplinary exchange;
• Mentoring Skills – you are dedicated to nurturing and inspiring people in your team, supported by an inclusive leadership style;
• Leadership Potential and Management Skills – you are ready and committed to grow into a leadership role, including learning how to efficiently manage and inspire a research team, adapting strategic planning, coordination, and an environment that fosters inclusiveness.