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About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc with proven research abilities and an excellent publication record to work on a project that addresses how endoderm and mesoderm progenitors are specified in early zebrafish embryos through the interplay between Nodal and FGF signalling and cell cycle dynamics. Postdoctoral Fellows at the Crick lead their own projects, contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis, and may guide PhD students. The ability to work in a team is essential.

Responsibilities

Lead their own projects
Contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis
Guide PhD students in their research

Requirements

PhD in a relevant biological science, ideally in developmental biology
Good knowledge and experience of working with zebrafish as a developmental system
Technical expertise in zebrafish embryology, live imaging and image analysis
Track record of writing papers as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts in referred journals
Strong evidence of data presentation at scientific meetings
Strong organisational skills and thorough record-keeping
Ability to work independently and also in a team
Experience in signal transduction research (desirable)
Experience cell cycle research (desirable)

Skills

Zebrafish embryology
Live imaging
Image analysis
Signal transduction research
Cell cycle research

Location

Work Type

Full-time
Fixed term (4 years)

Experience Level

Postdoctoral

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

From £47,500

Benefits

Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK
Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
Health & Well-being: 24/7 GP consultation services, Occupational health services and mental health support programs, Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
Work-Life Balance: Back-up care for dependents, Childcare support allowance, Annual leave purchase options, Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
Perks: Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts, Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

About the Company

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.
The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
The Developmental Signalling Laboratory headed by Caroline Hill focuses on cell signalling in early vertebrate development and disease. Our work seeks to understand how TGF-b family signalling pathways function normally in early vertebrate development and in adult untransformed cells, and how these signalling pathways are perturbed in disease, in particular in cancer and the Marfan-related syndromes.

Equal Opportunity

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: karen.au@crick.ac.uk