Postdoctoral Scientist | Cell Biology
Dr Madeline Lancaster | LMB 1850
Closing date: 31/05/2022
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Posted about 1 week agoExpires on May 31, 2022
Postdoctoral Scientist
Starting Salary £32,302 – £35,143 per annum
Fixed term, 3 years
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the group of Dr Madeline Lancaster at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) within an overall programme that uses organoid systems to investigate development of the human brain. Specifically, to undertake research to investigate evolutionary genetic changes in great apes that may be mechanistically responsible for progenitor expansion in humans.
Applicants should have a PhD in a subject relevant to the project and experience in developmental biology, either through in vitro models or in vivo research. Experience specifically in developmental neuroscience would be helpful but not necessary. Previous experience with pluripotent stem cells and their in vitro differentiation, ideally in 3D models such as organoids, would be advantageous. Experience in genetic manipulation (e.g. CRISPR), as well as next generation sequencing techniques such as RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, etc. would be helpful.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Madeline Lancaster, email: mlancast@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
The successful applicant will be awarded a 3-year Career Development Fellowship/ Postdoctoral Training Scheme position. This is a training and development position for a Postdoctoral Scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of key transferable skills. The MRC LMB has excellent scientific core facilities and training opportunities.
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org.
Working for UKRI MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership. You will also have access to employee shopping/ travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as a salary sacrifice scheme for cycle to work.
This role qualifies for endorsement by UKRI for a UK Global Talent Visa, for which the successful applicant is likely to be eligible to apply. Immigration costs (visa and health surcharge) can be reclaimed from UKRI after taking up the post (terms and conditions apply).
To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board at https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/1948
If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme.