Group Leaders- Human Genetics and Disease Prediction

Wellcome Genome campus; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in the UK is seeking Group Leaders to drive innovative research on health and disease. The roles include Mid-career and Senior leadership positions, focused on shaping research strategies and leading teams in empowering large-scale discovery efforts. Candidates will benefit from a supportive recruitment process that values work-life balance and flexibility in working arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for established leaders to join a transformative research environment.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Family and carer-friendly policies

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Experience in leading research teams.
• Ability to shape research strategy and drive discovery.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a core-funded team and shape programme strategy.
• Drive large-scale discovery efforts.
• Contribute to shaping long-term research strategy.

Job description

At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, we’re rethinking how human data can be used to understand, predict and ultimately change the course of disease. We’re hiring Group Leaders to join our where large-scale cohorts, longitudinal multi-omics and patient data come together to power predictive models of health and disease.Group Leader 2 (GL2): Mid-career (Associate Professor). Lead a growing core-funded team, shape programme strategy, and drive large-scale discovery. Six-year post with review in year six. Group Leader 3 (GL3): Senior leadership role (Full Professor) helping to shape Sanger’s long-term research strategy. Ongoing tenure with six-year rolling reviews. Global research leaders are encouraged to apply.We believe recruitment should be supportive and transparent. You'll meet with teams across science, strategy, and operations to explore Sanger’s full potential. Our process includes: - Scientific Talks (past and future research) - Panel Interview based on leadership, collaboration, and core behavioural competencies and values - Stakeholder 1:1s with Group Leaders and Programme leads We understand balancing career opportunities with personal commitments can be challenging, and our process is designed to be flexible and supportive. Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.### BenefitsWe offer an attractive benefits package at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. 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.