MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientists

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

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Reprogramming and Chromatin group. This role focuses on innovative research in epigenetics, requiring strong technical skills and the ability to oversee collaborative projects. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking studies and mentor students in a thriving academic environment.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing Support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Expected to lead interactions between collaborative teams.
• Contribute to the supervision of PhD and MSc/MRes students.
• Skilled in molecular processes and DNA demethylation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize new epigenome mapping approaches.
• Collaborate with external researchers.
• Supervise PhD and MSc/MRes students.

Skills

Technical skills in epigenome mapping

Biological research

Collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientists

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

Fixed term (18 months)

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 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 ([e-mail]).

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 https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/2959 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.

Closing date: 22 July 2025

The final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening

Please note that applications may be reviewed by both LMS and Imperial staff