MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist
MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences – Chromatin and Development Group
Salary: £41,344 plus London allowances £5,385 per annum*
Fixed term for 3 Years
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 the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Postdoctoral Researcher to join Chromatin and Development group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for their own project, investigating transposable element regulation and/or chromatin regulation in early mammalian development. They will also be expected to integrate themselves within the team and contribute to collaborative research with the team
About you
The ideal candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in gene regulation, chromatin biology, development or a related biological field. Prior experience of mouse or human iPSC/ESC culture is highly desirable, as is experience with techniques to probe chromatin status such as C&T, C&R, ATAC-seq etc and/or experience in setting up new techniques. The position is available to be filled summer 2025, but the start date can be flexible.
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 click on the 'Apply' button above 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 2642.
*Additional allowances comprise a £1,000 lump sum Settlement Allowance plus a yearly Training Allowance of £850 in the first year, paid in monthly installments. The Training Allowance increases to £1,300 in year two, and £1,800 in the third year.
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.
Closing date: 15 July 2025
Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening
Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff
| Location: | London |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,344 plus London allowances £5,385 per annum* |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 23rd June 2025 |
| Closes: | 15th July 2025 |
| Job Ref: | LMS 2642 |
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