Looking to return to Science after a career break?
The Sanger Institute has an opportunity for you.
The Sanger Institute Janet Thornton Postdoctoral Fellowship is aimed at those who have had a planned or unplanned career break, or time out of scientific research, for example caring for dependants, ill health or if your career has been negatively impacted by COVID-19). We have projects that are focused on wet lab and dry lab computational work.
What’s included?
This Postdoctoral Fellowship is for a duration of three years, can be worked full time, part time or flexibly at the Sanger Institute on the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton near Cambridge and includes:
Salary currently – £33,272-£41,709
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
Eligibility
The Janet Thornton Fellowship is open to scientists who:
have had a break from scientific research, of 12 continuous months or more, for any reason
are not currently working in scientific research
have at least one years’ postdoctoral experience
will be able to start within 6 months of being offered the role
If you have any questions around eligibility for the fellowship please contact Saher Ahmed.
Application Process:
Fellowships will be awarded after a competitive selection process, with applicants applying to one of these broad projects. You are encouraged to make contact with the named supervisor.
Please provide:
a current CV
the names of two referees
Application Form
For full details and role criteria please download the job description.
Our open approach
We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
Please see video below and visit meet our people for more details on what it is like to work with us.
Application Process and Deadlines
Q and A – 20th June – We will be hosting a Q and A – an opportunity for you to find out more about the Fellowship, recruitment process, chat to current Postdoctoral Fellows. Please contact us for the Zoom link.
Sunday 31st July 2022 – Application deadline
July – September 2022 – Shortlisted candidates will be invited to work with Wellcome Sanger Institute research lead to co-develop and bespoke the project proposal
November 2022 – InterviewsThe shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with Wellcome Sanger Institute staff. Candidates will be asked to give a presentation and answer questions on their previous research and the developed project proposal (via Zoom). This will be followed by a Q&A-style competency-based interview with the panel.
All candidates, including those unsuccessful at this stage, will receive feedback and will have the opportunity to receive mentorship and support from members Faculty.
January 2023 – Start of the Fellowship
For further details on the role/projects and guidance for completing the application form, please download the job description.
Closing Date: 31st July 2022
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