Technical Specialist: Neurodegenerative Disease Spatial Transcriptomics and Data Generation
Join the Bayraktar Lab at the Wellcome Sanger Institute as a Technical Specialist in neurodegenerative disease research. This 2-year role involves spatial transcriptomics, imaging, and data generation. A hands-on opportunity for professionals passionate about brain science.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Technical Specialist: Neurodegenerative Disease Spatial Transcriptomics and Data Generation |
| Organization/Publisher | Wellcome Sanger Institute |
| Work Location | Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Saffron Walden, United Kingdom |
| Research Field | Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Histology, Biomedicine, Pathology |
| Funding Info | Supported by Open Targets |
| Application Deadline | 27th July 2025 |
| Posted Date | 3rd July 2025 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Researcher Profile | Wet-lab scientist with spatial omics or neurodegeneration research interests |
| Apply Button | Apply Here |
| Required Qualification | MSc in biological sciences or equivalent laboratory experience |
| Required Experience | Tissue handling, histology, imaging techniques, protocol optimization, and teamwork |
| Salary Details | £40,523 – £48,143 per annum (based on experience) |
The Wellcome Sanger Institute is opening its doors to highly skilled professionals in neuroscience and molecular biology for an exciting position as a Technical Specialist in Neurodegenerative Disease Spatial Transcriptomics and Data Generation.
Hosted within the renowned Bayraktar Lab, this role is deeply embedded in cutting-edge research focused on unraveling the molecular complexities of neurodegenerative disorders using advanced spatial transcriptomics tools. Funded by Open Targets, the project aims to produce high-resolution spatial datasets from diseased brain tissue using platforms such as Xenium and multiplexed protein imaging.
This is a fixed-term 2-year position ideally suited for candidates with a Master’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent laboratory experience. You will contribute to critical steps in experimental preparation, imaging, and optimization while collaborating closely with researchers and computational scientists. Experience in histology, tissue sectioning, data generation, and method optimization will be key to success in this role.
Beyond technical duties, this position will also involve project coordination, data sharing, and potentially training others, offering an engaging and dynamic research environment.
Located at the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus in Hinxton, UK, the role offers a competitive salary in the range of £40,523 to £48,143, depending on experience.
If you are passionate about neuroscience and have hands-on lab experience, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of spatial biology and contribute to life-changing discoveries in the fight against brain diseases.