Location: | Cambridge |
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Salary: | £35,143 per annum pro rata |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 8th February 2023 |
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Closes: | 8th March 2023 |
Job Ref: | LMB 2066 |
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is an entitythat brings together nine partnersto create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org.
We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Scientist to join to join a Wellcome Trust funded project at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). The post holder will work with Jason Chin and Julian Sale on a project aimed at creating a synthetic, human chromosome. Specifically, to undertake research for creating human cells harbouring a synthetic genome.
Applicants should have a PhD in a subject relevant to the project, or be due to complete within 6 months. Expertise in synthetic genomics would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be awarded a 2-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.
Working for UKRI provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days). You will also have access to employee shopping and travel discounts, on-site sport and social facilities, as well as a salary sacrifice scheme for cycle to work.
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/2236 .
If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.
Closing date: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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.
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