Assistant Professor, Associate Professor & Full Professor

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Cambridge is offering competitive PhD positions across various disciplines in life sciences, including Structural Biology and Neuroscience. Candidates will join a vibrant research environment affiliated with the University of Cambridge, focusing on addressing key problems in human health and disease.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on complex systems such as the immune system.
• Contribute to understanding human health and disease problems.
• Work in diverse areas including Structural Biology and Neuroscience.

Education

Undergraduate

Job description

PhD positions at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Employer: MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB)

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (GB)

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 11 Nov 2025

Discipline: Life Science

Job Type: PhD Position

Employment - Hours: Full time

Duration: Fixed term

Qualification: Undergraduate

Sector: Academia

Job Details

Research at the LMB aims to understand the workings of complex systems, such as the immune system and the brain, and use this information to solve key problems in human health and disease. The laboratory receives sustained funding from the MRC/UKRI that allows it to focus on difficult, long-term research problems.

The LMB has made profound contributions to medicine and the economy and offers a vibrant and exciting environment for postgraduate training amongst international world experts.

PhD positions are available in 28 different research groups in diverse areas covering Structural Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Neuroscience and Synthetic Biology.

PhD students at the LMB are affiliated with the University of Cambridge and become members of the University and its Colleges.

To apply to the LMB PhD programme you will need to complete an application via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal.