Head of Programme: Human Genetics and Head of Programme: Cellular Genetics

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Pioneers in genomic science for four decades, the Wellcome Sanger Institute is transforming our understanding of biology and biomedicine through ground-breaking genomics research.

The Institute’s expertise is deep, diverse, and ever-growing. Its research is unrivalled in scale, enabled by people and facilities that are truly world-leading. The Sanger Institute comprises some thirty Faculty, 1300 staff, and five hundred visiting workers spread across six programmes of research. Committed to the principles of open science, the Institute’s work encompasses both fundamental discoveries as well as translational research focused on achieving public benefits.

The Institute seeks to appoint two Heads to lead Science Programmes in Cellular Genetics and Human Genetics. With shared intersections and synergies, these programmes focus on conducting large-scale molecular characterisation of the cells in the human body and studying the genetic causes and biological mechanisms of human disease susceptibility and progression.

Each Head will be responsible for setting and leading the execution of a clear vision for their Programme, aligning this with the wider goals and direction of the Institute, and leading their own research team. They will manage a small faculty team and be important contributors to Sanger’s Leadership Team, reporting to the Director.

Candidates will be world-leading scientists with a vision for science at scale. They will be aligned with the Institute’s commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and keen to accelerate the collaborative ethos of the Institute and encourage external partnerships.

The Wellcome Sanger Institute have engaged the services of Minerva to support with these appointments.

Applications should be sent to sanger@minervasearch.com by the closing date of 30th October. Interviews for both posts will be held in late November/early December (exact dates to be confirmed).

Applications should be accompanied by:

• CV, including all professional activities and affiliations, awards and prizes, translational activities, public engagement activities, and a list of top 10 most impactful papers.
• Cover letter of 1 – 3 pages to include a brief outline of future research plans, as well as an outline of your vision for the programme.
• A more in-depth summary of your current and future research and your vision for the programme will be requested should you be shortlisted for interview.

Please highlight any career breaks in your CV, such as:

• Leaves of absence due to family leave, illness
• Changes in full time and part time status
• Any situation involving COVID and its impact on your research

Wellcome Sanger Institute asks for this information to support candidates whose career may have been interrupted by caring responsibilities or by COVID, it will be taken into account when reviewing applications.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in our sector and we are committed to doing what we can to correct this. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.

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