MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist
MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Salary: £42,694 plus London allowance £5,560 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed term for 1 year
Location: Hammersmith, London, UK
About us
The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) is a biomedical research institute where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. LMS is one of three directly funded MRC research institutes and enjoys close links with our partners at Imperial College London and at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
About the role
This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in molecular biology who is eager to expand into computational biology. The role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with innovative single-cell and spatial technologies, while being supported in developing programming and data analysis skills. Projects may include generating and analysing complex genomic datasets, contributing to method optimisation, and engaging in collaborative research initiatives across the institute.
About You
You are a motivated and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD (or due for completion in 6 months) in a relevant field such as bioinformatics, computational or molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, or genetics. You have strong hands-on experience in genomic molecular biology methods (e.g., RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Cut&Run) and Drosophila genetics, alongside a solid understanding of gene regulation and developmental biology. You can work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research environment. You are organised, adaptable and eager to develop new skills while supporting others in the team.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (30 days plus 2.5 privilege days & 8 bank holidays), family friendly policies (6 months full pay maternity & adoption leave), a range of shopping/travel discounts, access to our Employee Assistant Programme Scheme, Health and Wellbeing Support and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. Please follow this link to find out more - Benefits
How to apply
For full details of this post and to complete an online application, please visit MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist - UKRI Careers and upload your CV, names and contacts of two scientific references, along with a cover letter stating why you are applying for this role (providing evidence against the requirements of the job as per the job description and person specification). Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Please quote reference number LMS 2125.
Closing date: 15 April
Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff
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