Cell Biology Group Leader — Build a Global Research Program

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK invites applications for a Tenure Track Group Leader in Cell Biology. The role directs a competitive research programme and requires building a small, talented team of PhD students and postdocs, with a focus on fundamental cellular biology and translational potential.

You will publish in leading journals, present at major conferences, and contribute to scientific and public engagement activities within UKRI.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in studying fundamental processes in molecular, cell, or tissue biology, or developing methods relevant to the study of cells and tissues.
• Independent and successful research in a relevant subject.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and develop projects or programmes of work.

Responsibilities

• Direct an internationally competitive research programme within the Cell Biology Division.
• Recruit and supervise a small team of PhD Students and Postdoctoral Fellows.
• Complete projects in a timely manner and publish in leading journals.
• Present results at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to organisation of scientific activities and infrastructure.
• Engage in public communications and collaboration with national/international researchers.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Mentoring

Strategic research

Education

PhD or equivalent

Experience in cell/molecular biology

Independent/research leadership

Job description

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK invites applications for a Tenure Track Group Leader in Cell Biology. The role directs a competitive research programme and requires building a small, talented team of PhD students and postdocs, with a focus on fundamental cellular biology and translational potential.

You will publish in leading journals, present at major conferences, and contribute to scientific and public engagement activities within UKRI.