Postdoctoral Fellow - Novel single-cell multi-omics methods/spatial technologies

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

State University

Wellcome Sanger Institute

Area

Central and Eastern Europe

Host Country

United Kingdom

Deadline

14 Feb 2021

Study level

Doctoral Degree

Opportunity type

Post-doctoral

Specialities

Biology , Chemistry

Opportunity funding

Not funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Opportunity:

We’re looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join Song Chen’s group to contribute to the group’s research in the development of novel single-cell multiomics methods and spatial technologies.

About Us:

Our group seeks to explore the cellular diversity during tissue development and disease progression using single-cell multi-omics sequencing technologies. By integrating multimodal information including epigenomics, transcriptomic and proteomics states from individual cells, our work aims to contribute to the understanding of the regulation principles of cellular interactions and cell-fate specification.

About the Project:

The primary objective of this project is to elucidate molecular mechanisms of signal transduction using chemical conjugation and NGS sequencing. Specifically, you will develop sequencing methods to construct multimodal information of cellular response to extracellular stimulus at a single cell level.

About You:

You will design and perform novel sequencing methods for multi-modal profiling of single cells. Your work will help shape the future research questions and methodology in the lab and you will be supported to develop your own research projects within the scope of the group’s interests. Our exposure to Human Cell Atlas projects at Sanger will also allow you to contribute to the applications on multiple types of tissues. You will be encouraged to participate in the design and planning of these projects.

As a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cellular Genetics Programme, you will be joining a collaborative and cutting-edge environment. The Programme encourages everyone to network and to showcase their research, including at our weekly seminar series. In addition to support from the Sanger core areas of Scientific Operations, Management Operations and ICT, within the Programme the Cellular Genetics Operations teams provide comprehensive multidisciplinary support to help with everything from processing samples, delivering analysis pipelines, to assistance with fellowship applications. The Sanger Institute also supports PDFs by offering various training opportunities, chances to network, and has a PDF committee in place to ensure our PDFs are supported throughout their posts.

Essential Skills

Ideal Skills

Other information

For further information and a discussion about the role, please contact Dr. Song Chen in the first instance sc43@sanger.ac.uk

Due to Covid 19, the Wellcome Genome Campus closed for all but essential functions and facilities. As we begin restarting our science, we have implemented measures to support our staff on site including one way systems, enhanced cleaning and increased facilities for handwashing. You can learn more about our campus and our return to research here. This role will require working on site in the lab predominately. Full details of working on site can be discussed during the interview stage.

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Closing Date: 14th February 2021

About Us

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leading genomics research centre. Our findings are used to improve health and to understand life on Earth.

Our benefits:

There’s an attractive benefits package on offer at the Wellcome Genome Campus. We appreciate the importance of achieving work-life balance and support this with a number of family and carer-friendly policies. Plus a flexible working policy for those who may wish to amend their working pattern or arrangement.
As well as the usual benefits you would expect, we go much further:

Being part of the Wellcome Genome Campus you will be part of the beautiful working environment with an impressive range of benefits, services and facilities also including:

In 2020 we were awarded an Athena SWAN Silver Award. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.