International applicants
We continue to recruit internationally regardless of Britain’s transition out of the European Union.
Science is international
Over 3/4 of our workforce has joined us from outside the UK and we are proud of the diverse and multicultural working environment we offer.
Working at EMBL-EBI, you will join an inclusive community of 850+ amazing employees from 78 countries.
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How does Brexit impact EMBL-EBI?
Our funding
We are funded directly by our member states, but we also benefit from a wide range of European Commission (EC) grants.
Brexit does not affect EMBL’s relationship with the EC, so EMBL-EBI staff will continue to be eligible for EC funding.
Hiring European candidates
We are hiring internationally, continually diversifying the skills and experience of our staff.
We are supported by the UK Government to attract, relocate and offer job opportunities to candidates from around the globe, including from European countries.
Our scientific collaborations
International collaboration is at the core of what we do.
Our researchers and technical staff collaborate intensively with scientists around the world and the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not change how we work.
Moving to the UK
Our team is ready to support you throughout your transition to ensure you and your family are settling well.
Your ability to work and live in the UK
Due to our special status as an International Organisation anyone who joins us from outside of the UK, and their dependent family members, can apply for an exempt vignette.
The exempt vignette entitles you to live and work in the UK while working for EMBL-EBI.
What is an exempt vignette?
Your legal partner:
Working in the UK
An exempt vignette allows your legal partner to work in the UK as well.
Cambridge has a thriving job market and was ranked one of the highest UK cities for employment opportunities in 2020.
Your children:
Schools and education
You will have the choice of International Schools in Cambridge or a wide variety of highly-regarded Government funded or private schools across the local area.
Ensuring your smooth transition to the UK
Help with settling in
You will receive supporting letters from our HR team to help you:
- Apply for an exempt vignette
- Open a UK bank account
- Find accommodation
- Provide references
Generous relocation package
If you move house within 70 km of the Wellcome Genome Campus to join EMBL-EBI, we will reimburse the cost of your removal.
To help you and your family settle in, we will also provide you with an Installation Grant ranging from one to three months’ salary, depending on your family circumstances.
Yearly salary review
Every year we review our staff’s salaries taking into account UK cost of living increases to ensure your pay remains competitive.
EMBL-EBI’s international status
EMBL-EBI is one of the six sites of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), an intergovernmental organisation with 25+ member states.
We are located in Hinxton, near Cambridge and specialise in bioinformatics and computational biology.
EMBL-EBI is not formally linked to the European Union. The UK’s membership of EMBL is independent of its membership of the EU.
EMBL was established by international treaty between its member states, not all of which are members of the EU.
Questions?
Conditions of employment
We offer attractive conditions and benefits to attract and retain the brightest talent.
Get in touch
We are here to help if you have any questions about our vacancies or the status of your application.