Tenure-Track Cell Biology Research Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), part of the Medical Research Council, invites applications for a tenure-track Group Leader to build and run an independent research programme in cell biology. You will recruit PhD students and postdocs, shape a strategic research agenda, and publish in top journals.

You will lead scientific activities, collaborate widely, and contribute to intellectual property development and public engagement as part of a dynamic, international research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience leading independent research in molecular, cell or tissue biology.
• Track record of discoveries with publications, preferably as primary author.
• Mentoring and supervising PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research programme on fundamental cell or tissue biology, or on methods for studying them.
• Recruit and supervise a small team of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Complete research projects on time and publish results in leading scientific journals.
• Present research at national and international conferences.
• Contribute to LMB-wide organisation of scientific activities and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the wider field through expert committees, editing journals and refereeing funding applications.
• Contribute to MRC public engagement and other public communications.
• Protect intellectual property and translate research into new approaches or treatments.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Independent working

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), part of the Medical Research Council, invites applications for a tenure-track Group Leader to build and run an independent research programme in cell biology. You will recruit PhD students and postdocs, shape a strategic research agenda, and publish in top journals.

You will lead scientific activities, collaborate widely, and contribute to intellectual property development and public engagement as part of a dynamic, international research environment.