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With support from more than 30 countries, laboratories at six sites across Europe and thousands of scientists and engineers working together, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is a powerhouse of biological expertise. EMBL is an intergovernmental organisation, headquartered in Heidelberg, and was founded in 1974 with the mission of promoting molecular biology research in Europe, training young scientists, and developing new technologies.

EMBL currently employs more than 1,800 people in Barcelona, ​​Grenoble, Hamburg, Heidelberg, EMBL-EBI Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Rome.

Publishing hundreds of research articles and hosting dozens of conferences every year, EMBL is driving visionary fundamental research and training Europe’s future scientific talent.

EMBL Council comprises national representatives of our member states and is EMBL’s governing body. 

EMBL pursues five missions in research, services, training, technology transfer and policy development. Our five-year plans are set out in our Scientific Programme.

You can learn more on our History pages.


Our commitment to Open Science

Wherever possible our databases and software are freely available to the scientific community, and our Office for Scientific Information Management (OSIM) provides a hub of expertise on the management of scientific outputs and related services.

EMBL strongly encourages open access publication and is committed to support fair and responsible research assessment practices.


Science Education and Public Engagement

Our science education and public engagement activities seek to ensure wider awareness and application of EMBL’s knowledge by general scientific audiences, teachers, young learners, and the public.

Sustainable and inclusive

We are committed to transitioning to a sustainable organisation, and to creating a more inclusive research and work culture, including the provision of independent and impartial support for staff.

Learn more about working at EMBL


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Image 1 (top left): EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
Image 2 (top right): EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
Image 3 (bottom left): EMBL Barcelona, Spain
Image 4 (bottom right): EMBL-EBI, Cambridge, United Kingdom

23 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
Microbiome Specialist
£48,380 per annum
EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
EMBL is a world leader in scientific research and at the forefront in the development of cutting-edge technologies. Research at EMBL is supported by the development of enabling technologies that are made available to the scientific community in its core facilities, ten of which are currently located at EMBL Heidelberg. Core facilities provide unique tools, expert advice and service for life scientists at EMBL and member states. A Core Facility on Microbial Automation & Culturomics (MACCF) has been recently set up in Heidelberg, and is seeking an experienced and highly motivated microbiome specialist to join the team. The facility was launched as part of the scientific Program Molecules to Ecosystems, and its mission is to enable large scale experimentation and screens in respect with cultivation, genetic manipulation and phenotyping of microbial species in isolation and / or in communities. The facility gives researchers access and training into cutting-edge automation, and...
26 Aug, 2026
Full Time Permanent
User Research Officer
£41,425 - £46,343 per annum
EMBL Hybrid (Hinxton, UK)
Reporting to EMBL-EBI's Deputy Director, funded by Wellcome and working closely with senior colleagues responsible for data services, training, infrastructure development, in this role, you will work alongside colleagues in EMBL-EBI’s Global Engagement programme to: Develop a stakeholder map of the current  landscape of life science data communities and resources in low and middle income countries, and identify gaps in engagement of biodata communities (including users, contributors, and delivery partners). Coordinate outreach to existing and new biodata communities to understand user needs, experiences, pain points and opportunities with respect to the use and development of biodata resources Work with EMBL-EBI-based service teams to inform user research and raise awareness of new stakeholders or new needs identified Build and share new and specific understanding of global community challenges,  identify priority use cases...
26 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
Optical Engineer / Research Scientist
£42,573 - £48,374 per annum
EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
The Research Scientist will join the  Prevedel group at EMBL Heidelberg. The goal of the lab is to develop next-generation, innovative optical imaging techniques to push the frontier of deep tissue and in vivo microscopy, with direct applications in biology and neuroscience. The primary role is to support the group by contributing to its research projects and day-to-day laboratory management. The successful candidate will directly participate in the group’s research projects and will be responsible for training and providing technical assistance to students and postdoctoral fellows. They will also be in charge of general lab organisation (Lab manager), including ordering of supplies and equipment and maintenance of databases. Your role  Design of mechanical, optical, and electronic components of cutting-edge, custom light microscopes for three-dimensional imaging inside scattering biological tissue. Construction, alignment, and adaptation of...
26 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
User Research Officer
£41,425 - £46,343 per annum
EMBL Hybrid (Hinxton, UK)
Reporting to EMBL-EBI's Deputy Director, funded by Wellcome and working closely with senior colleagues responsible for data services, training, infrastructure development, in this role, you will work alongside colleagues in EMBL-EBI’s Global Engagement programme to:   Develop a stakeholder map of the current  landscape of life science data communities and resources in low and middle income countries, and identify gaps in engagement of biodata communities (including users, contributors, and delivery partners). Coordinate outreach to existing and new biodata communities to understand user needs, experiences, pain points and opportunities with respect to the use and development of biodata resources Work with EMBL-EBI-based service teams to inform user research and raise awareness of new stakeholders or new needs identified Build and share new and specific understanding of global community challenges,  identify priority use...
24 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
Optical Engineer / Research Scientist
£36,473 - £41,444 per annum
EMBL Heidelberg, Germany
The Research Scientist will join the Prevedel group at EMBL Heidelberg. The goal of the lab is to develop next-generation, innovative optical imaging techniques to push the frontier of deep tissue and in vivo microscopy, with direct applications in biology and neuroscience. The primary role is to support the group by contributing to its research projects and day-to-day laboratory management. The successful candidate will directly participate in the group’s research projects and will be responsible for training and providing technical assistance to students and postdoctoral fellows. They will also be in charge of general lab organisation (Lab manager), including ordering of supplies and equipment and maintenance of databases. Your role  Design of mechanical, optical, and electronic components of cutting-edge, custom light microscopes for three-dimensional imaging inside scattering biological tissue. Construction, alignment, and adaptation of custom...
24 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
Bioinformatician
£41,425 per annum
EMBL Hybrid (Hinxton, UK)
We are seeking a skilled bioinformatician who is enthusiastic about developing and maintaining high-quality genome resources for microbial research communities to join the Ensembl Microbes team. As part of the Ensembl project, Ensembl Microbes provides access to bacterial, archaeal, fungal and protist genomes and their annotations to research communities worldwide. We collaborate closely with bioinformaticians, software engineers and project leaders across Ensembl to manage data flows, increase the representation of microbial genomes, develop new features and annotations, and ensure reliable data delivery. Ensembl Microbes is also part of EMBL-EBI’s Microbiome Informatics team, which develops the MGnify resource and AMR Portal , providing opportunities for collaboration on shared datasets and methods. We are also active partners in international collaborations to support the annotation and dissemination of microbial genomes. The Microbiome Informatics team is led by...
24 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
User Research Officer: Bioinformatics
£41,425 per annum
EMBL Hinxton, UK
Reporting to EMBL-EBI's Deputy Director, funded by Wellcome and working closely with senior colleagues responsible for data services, training, infrastructure development, in this role, you will work alongside colleagues in EMBL-EBI’s Global Engagement programme to: Develop a stakeholder map of the current  landscape of life science data communities and resources in low and middle income countries, and identify gaps in engagement of biodata communities (including users, contributors, and delivery partners). Coordinate outreach to existing and new biodata communities to understand user needs, experiences, pain points and opportunities with respect to the use and development of biodata resources Work with EMBL-EBI-based service teams to inform user research and raise awareness of new stakeholders or new needs identified Build and share new and specific understanding of global community challenges,  identify priority use cases...
24 Aug, 2026
Full Time Fixed Term
Research Manager: AI & Molecular Biology
£31,642 per annum
EMBL Rome, Italy
As our Research Manager, you will act as the strategic and administrative bridge between the group and funding agencies. Your primary objective will be to transform complex scientific ideas into highly competitive, compliant, and persuasive proposals tailored directly to funder priorities. Beyond funding, you will keep the group running smoothly, from managing awarded projects to supporting operations and outreach. Your role  Grant writing and funding strategy (the core of the role): Develop and maintain the group’s funding strategy with the Group Leader; monitor the funding landscape (ERC, Horizon Europe, EMBO, HFSP, Wellcome, national schemes, foundations, industry) and identify calls matched to our research. Lead proposal development end to end: structure the scientific narrative, draft and edit text, and translate AI and molecular biology concepts into compelling cases for support. Coordinate submissions, budgets and deadlines,. You will...