MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientists
MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences – The Reprogramming and Chromatin Group
Salary: £41,344 plus London allowances £5,385 per annum*
Fixed term (18 months)
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 enjoy close links with our partners at Imperial College London and at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
About the role
The Reprogramming and Chromatin group led by Prof Petra Hajkova investigates molecular processes that underlie global erasure of epigenetic information ( https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/research-group/reprogramming-and-chromatin/ ). We have a particular interest in deciphering the mechanisms underlying the waves of developmental global DNA demethylation (Amouroux et al, 2016, Hill et al, Nature 2018; Huang et al, Nature 2021) and the changes in chromatin structure that accompany this process.
The focus of this project is to implement and optimise new epigenome mapping approaches developed by our collaborators at New England Biolabs (team lead by Dr Sriharsa Pradhan) for use on gametes, early mouse embryos and minute biological samples. The post holder is expected to be technically skilled, lead the interactions between the two collaborative teams and to contribute to the supervision of PhD and MSc/MRes students in the laboratory. For further information about the role, please contact Prof Petra Hajkova directly (petra.hajkova@lms.mrc.ac.uk).
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 2650.
*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, terms and conditions apply.
The 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 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 30th June 2025 |
| Closes: | 22nd July 2025 |
| Job Ref: | LMS 2650 |
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