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Decoding Living Systems

We are building a future where the biology of any organism can be understood by analysing its genome.

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The Earlham Institute is a hub of life science research, training, and innovation focused on understanding the natural world through the lens of genomics. Our mission is to decode the scale and complexity of living systems so we can understand, benefit from, and protect life on Earth.

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23 October 2024

Value of DSI in global genomics research must be heard at COP16

The Earlham Institute is calling on international policymakers at COP16 to safeguard open access to Digital Sequence Information as they debate the implementation of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
09 October 2024

Earlham Institute students win awards for excellence in science communication

Two Earlham Institute students have won the 2024 John Innes Foundation prize for Excellence in Science Communication, awarded at the John Innes Centre Annual Science Meeting in Norwich.
16 September 2024

Pan-European project generates genomes showcasing continent's rich biodiversity

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) has today announced the success of its Pilot Project, bringing together collaborators from 33 European countries to produce high-quality reference genomes for 98 species.
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Upcoming events

11 Nov - 14 Nov 2024
Scientific training

Single-Cell RNAseq Bioinformatics 2024

Providing a thorough overview of single-cell data analysis, this course is for researchers who are new to single-cell bioinformatics and are planning a single-cell project.
25 Nov - 25 Nov 2024
Science

Dame Janet Thornton Annual Lecture

The Dame Janet Thornton Annual Lecture recognises Janet’s distinguished career, and her significant contribution to broadening the scope of traditional bioscience through applying computational methods to analyse biological data.
28 Nov - 28 Nov 2024
Science

Earlham Institute Student Symposium 2024

Providing an opportunity for colleagues across the Norwich Research Park to engage with peers, and find out about the research that happens from PhD Students at the Earlham Institute.
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Articles

29 October 2024
Learning Expert
FEATURE | 15 min READ

How to use spatial transcriptomics to view single plant cells in situ

Ashleigh Lister is a Senior Research Assistant in the Macaulay group. She is an expert in the field of plant spatial transcriptomics. In this technical article, she shares her insights, some top tips, and broad approaches to applying spatial transcriptomics in plants.
21 October 2024
Science Organisation
FEATURE | 8 min READ

Stronger together: partnerships take centre stage at EI Innovate

Collaborations were in the spotlight at this year’s EI Innovate, with a focus on the Earlham Institute’s cutting-edge work with external partners.
14 October 2024
Learning
FEATURE | 5 min READ

Kickstarting a career with Year in Industry

More and more students are seeing the advantages of a Year in Industry - work placements taken as part of a degree that provide valuable skills and experience, strengthen PhD applications, and enhance career prospects.
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Prof Neil Hall introduces the Earlham Institute

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Cellular Genomics Research Programme

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Decoding Biodiversity Research Programme

Opportunities

Training Events Assistant

Salary range: £23,250 - £25,400 (pro-rata, based on a full time 37 hour week)
Opening date 04 November 2024 Closing date 17 November 2024
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Exploring how RNA splicing influences the transcriptional landscape of wheat

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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Cellular response to DNA replication stress

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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Engineering stable designer chromosomes

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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The message in the noise: characterisation and quantification of noise in alternative splicing

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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Single-cell CSI: Development and application of single-cell DNA profiling in forensic science

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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Decoding blood formation: exploring the hidden pathways from stem cells to platelets

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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Exploring how low-protein diets reshape immune responses to pathogens

Start date 01 October 2025 - Closing date 25 November 2024
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Cellular Genomics

Salary range: £36,720 - £39,750
Opening date 19 September 2024 Closing date 29 November 2024
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Bioinformatics - Crop Diversity and Evolution)

Salary range: £36,720 - £39,750
Opening date 14 October 2024 Closing date 24 November 2024
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