Group Leaders- Human Genetics and Disease Prediction

Sanger; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking Group Leaders to lead core-funded teams and contribute to strategic research initiatives. The roles include positions for mid-career and senior leadership levels, focusing on large-scale discovery projects and collaborative research strategies. The institute prioritizes flexible recruitment processes and offers benefits supporting work-life balance, making it an attractive opportunity for prospective candidates.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Flexible working policy

Family and carer-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in leading research teams and shaping program strategies.
• Ability to manage large-scale discovery projects.
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a core-funded team at the forefront of research.
• Shape long-term research strategies at the Sanger Institute.
• Engage with stakeholders across science and strategy areas.

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.