MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist

MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences seeks a Postdoctoral Research Scientist specializing in Chromatin and Development. The role involves innovative research into chromatin regulation with an annual salary of £41,344 plus allowances. The candidate should hold a PhD and be passionate about advancing biological research.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in gene regulation or related field.
• Experience with mouse or human iPSC/ESC culture preferred.
• Experience in setting up new techniques needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate transposable element and chromatin regulation in early mammalian development.
• Manage independent projects within collaboration.
• Integrate into the team and contribute to joint research efforts.

Skills

Gene regulation

Chromatin biology

Development

Techniques for probing chromatin status

Education

PhD in gene regulation, chromatin biology, development or related field

Tools

C&T techniques

C&R techniques

ATAC-seq

Job description

MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Chromatin and Development

Salary: £41,344 plus London allowances £5,385 per annum*

Fixed term for 3 Years

London, UK

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, visit our careers site 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 instalments. 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 successfulapplicant 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