MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist

MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Salary: £42,694 per annum plus London allowance £5,560 per annum*

Fixed term (3 years)

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. We are proud to launch our new Team Science initiative, marking a bold step toward a more collaborative, challenge-driven model of research.

Team Science

Scientific breakthroughs rarely come from isolation—they emerge when brilliant minds connect. Our Team Science approach is more than just multi-disciplinary; it’s a fundamentally different way of working. We foster deep collaboration across fields, institutions, industry, and society to tackle questions that no one could answer alone. As a postdoc, you’ll be part of a dynamic environment that values your individual expertise while amplifying it through shared infrastructure, collective ambition, and interdisciplinary innovation.

About the role

Talented and self-motivated postdoctoral scientist with a keen interest and expertise in various -omics approaches (including spatial transcriptomics) and a passion for reproductive biology and development is needed to join the Reproductive Health and Fertility: Ageing, Sex and the Environment Team science initiative. The main focus will be to investigate the molecular causes of infertility and the effect of the environment on the development of the germline using both the in vivo (mouse tissues and human samples) as well as in vitro models (mouse and human pluripotent stem cells derived primordial germ cell-like cells (PGClCs).

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious postdoctoral researcher with an interest in germline development and reproductive biology. Solid background in molecular biology and various -omics approaches is required. Experience with single-cell analyses is beneficial but not absolutely required. Real team players are highly valued, eager to contribute to our collaborative effort focused on understanding fundamental biology underlying male and female gametogenesis, the impact of the environment and ageing.

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 the post and to complete an online application, visit 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). Please quote reference number LMS 2732.

Applicants are encouraged to review the brochure and our LMS website for additional information and positions in the Team Science project .

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff

Closing date: 31 December 2025

*Additional allowances comprise a £1,000 lump sum Settlement Allowance plus a yearly Training Allowance of £850 in the first year, paid in monthly instalments. The Training Allowance increases to £1,300 in year two and £1,800 in year three.