We invite applications from driven and ambitious postdoctoral researchers to become part of Dr. Roberto Feuda's lab at the University of Leicester's Department of Genetics and Genome Biology.

Duties and responsibilities

Conduct independent research projects focused on generating single-cell transcriptomic dataset for non-bilaterian metazoans.
Utilize advanced computational and statistical methods to analyse large-scale genomic datasets and decipher evolutionary patterns.
Perform wet-lab experiments aimed at validating cell-diversity.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate molecular evolution with wet lab experiments.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at scientific conferences
Contribute to grant writing and assist in seeking external funding to support research endeavours
Mentor and supervise graduate students and contribute to the intellectual growth of the research group

Leadership and Citizenship

Guidance to other team members both research staff and students
Pro-actively build networks and collaborations
Providing mentoring and coaching to Early Career Researchers and research students

The ideal candidate will have a PhD (or about to submit) in molecular or developmental biology, and a strong track record of research excellence. You will be highly motivated, creative, and have a passion for interdisciplinary research. In addition, the ideal candidate should be interested in developing the project further through independent fellowship applications (e.g., EMBO and Marie Curie).

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Roberto Feuda on r[email protected]

Please note: Interviews are expected to be held remotely on Monday 15 July over Teams. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted before 12 July with interview details.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.