Master’s and Internships

We do not currently have any internships available.

Each year, the French Embassy in London is able to fund some internships, with a usual closing application date at the beginning of December.

Developing a comprehensive database and AI tool for accurate pneumoccocal serotyping from genomic data - now closed.

• What: In this paid internship, you will develop a database and AI tool for analysis of pneumoccal capsular biosynthetic loci, the target for Pneumoccocal Conjugate Vaccines (PCVs). You will also have the opportunity to deploy both of these on a web-based platform.
• When: This internship will run from February 2025, with a maximum length of 9 months, although this is flexible.
• Who can apply: Master’s level students with an interest in bacterial genomics and bioinformatics. Experience in a programming language such as Python, Rust or C++ is desirable. UK and international students are eligable to apply.
• Where: EMBL European Bioinformatics Institute, located on the Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge, UK.
• How to apply: Applications closed on 30th November 2024.

PhDs

For PhDs, application is through the EMBL programme. We are likely to next have a vacancy in the 2026 round.

Postdocs and Fellowships

For postdocs or fellowships send John an informal enquiry – we’d love to talk to you and discuss your interests. There are rolling fellowship opportunities that may be available depending on your career stage, for example:

• EIPOD-LinC
• ESPOD

Visiting Researchers

For visitors please also email John. Some schemes may be available to help fund visitors, for example:

• Sabbatical fellowships
• Theory@EMBL visitor scheme
• Corporate Partnership Programme Fellowships