Group Leader - Molecular Mechanisms of Environmental Adaptation
Group Leader - Molecular Mechanisms of Environmental Adaptation
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EMBL provides a unique environment for young scientists to conduct groundbreaking 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 stateoftheart facilities. EMBLs 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 currently explore topics in epigenetics gene regulation sensory processing and circuits and behavior. The appointed Group Leader will benefit from access to local stateoftheart 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 proteomics 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 related to the molecular mechanisms underlying organismal phenotype and response to environmental factors. 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 molecular neuroscience or behavior.
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 EMBLs 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.
Contract length: 5 years renewable to a maximum of 9 years
Salary: Grade 9 monthly salary from EUR 5.460 per month after tax excl. pension and health insurance contributions.
Before applying please readfull application instructions here.
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 onsite interviews at least three weeks before the interview date.
Interviews are planned for September 12 2025.
Information on Group Leader appointments can be found here: is a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). We support fair and responsible research assessment which includes its recruitment and performance assessment processes. We recognise a range of research outputs discourage inappropriate use of proxies such as journal impact factors and value research outputs based on their intrinsic merit
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Unit Cornelius Gross .
Why join us
EMBL is curiositydriven communityoriented and international. As an inclusive equal opportunity employer we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive and flexible culture one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation.
We encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing team we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of the populations that our science serves. We actively encourage applications from all genders and cultures ethnic groups and all demographics to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights at this transformational point in our people strategy.
Enjoy lots of benefits:
Financial incentives:Salary free of income tax monthly family child and nonresident allowances annual salary review death benefit longterm care accidentatwork and unemployment insurances
Flexible working arrangements
Private medical insurancefor 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 public holidays
Relocation packageincluding installation grant (if applicable)
Campus life:Free shuttle bus (select sites) subsidised onsite cafeteria casual dress code extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely)
Family benefits: Kindergarten (Heidelberg only) 10 days of child sick leave generous paid maternity/parental leave and monthly family & child allowances
Benefits for international newcomers:Visa exemption education grant for private schooling financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly nonresident allowance.
For detailed information please visit our employee benefits page here
What else you need to know
International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Visit our International Applicants page to find out more.
EMBL is a signatory of DORA. Find out how we apply DORA principles to our recruitment and performance assessment processes here.
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 & individuals from all nationalities.
Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown below. We aim to provide a response within two weeks after the closing date.
Closing Date
25/06/2025Employment Type
Full-Time
