Head of Structural Biology Research Group

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in the United Kingdom seeks a Research Group Leader to head an internationally competitive programme focused on macromolecular structure at molecular and cellular scales. You will collaborate across teams, secure funding, and shape the scientific direction of the Structural Studies Division.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage budgets and equipment, publish in leading journals, and translate findings into new approaches to improve human health.

Qualifications

• Essential: PhD in a relevant subject.
• Desirable: significant track record with emphasis on quality.
• Essential: independent and internationally successful work on a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a programme addressing long-term biological questions.
• Areas of interest include discovery biology and/or methods development.
• Publish the work in international journals and other media.
• Present results at national and international meetings.
• Recruit, train and line manage group members.
• Manage financial and equipment resources of the group.
• Translate results into useful new approaches or treatments.
• Engage in public communication and IP protection.

Skills

Independent research

International track record

Group leadership

Macromolecular structure

Collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in the United Kingdom seeks a Research Group Leader to head an internationally competitive programme focused on macromolecular structure at molecular and cellular scales. You will collaborate across teams, secure funding, and shape the scientific direction of the Structural Studies Division.

You will recruit and mentor staff, manage budgets and equipment, publish in leading journals, and translate findings into new approaches to improve human health.