Careers at EMBL

Whether you are a scientist, IT specialist, accountant, or administrator, you will become part of a community of world-class researchers and skilled professionals when you join EMBL who work together in uncovering the secrets of life.

EMBL Career Opportunities

Why join us

Employee Benefits

EMBL offers tax-exempt, competitive salaries, expansive private health insurance, and a variety of other benefits that encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Make a difference

For approximately 50 years, EMBL has been Europe’s life sciences laboratory, and everyone’s work contributes to the scientific breakthroughs that happen here with global impacts.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all staff are treated equally, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Recruitment at EMBL

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How to Apply

Everything you need to know, each step of the way. FAQs and contact information supplement a detailed explanation of EMBL’s recruitment process.

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International Applicants

Join an inclusive community of nearly 2000 employees from 78 countries. Additionally, EMBL is governed by a council with representation from its member states.

Group Leader Recruitment

A collegial, family-friendly environment with top technology nearby offers an ideal setting to amass the right ingredients for world-class research.

Research Assessment at EMBL

We believe it is our responsibility to lead and innovate how research in molecular biology is performed and assessed. Our recruitment and performance assessment approaches are testament to that.

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Meet our people

Our bright minds come from many places: science, technology, design and administration. We are a medium-sized organisation with a small-company feel.

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