Tenure Track Group Leader | Cell Biology | LMB 3023

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

This tenure-track Group Leader post sits in the Cell Biology Division of the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, part of the Medical Research Council. The job centres on building and running an independent research programme into the basic mechanisms of cells and tissues or methods for studying them, and recruiting a small team of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. As a programme leader, the post holder works autonomously while reporting to the Heads of Division. Applicants must submit a CV, full publication list and three-page research proposal.

What the job involves

• 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 technological infrastructure
• Contribute to the wider field through expert committees, editing specialist journals and refereeing funding applications
• Contribute to MRC public engagement and other public communications
• Protect intellectual property and, where possible, translate research into new approaches or treatments that improve human health
• Work with scientists and support staff in the division and wider LMB, and with the national and international research community

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject

Experience

• Studying fundamental processes in molecular, cell or tissue biology, or developing relevant methods
• Independent and successful research in a relevant subject
• Planning and developing projects or programmes of work
• Track record of discoveries and significant achievements, with published papers, preferably as primary author

Skills & knowledge

• Research interests that fit the Division's present and future science
• Independent working and sound decision making
• Mentoring and team supervision
• Leadership
• Influencing and communication skills
• Collaborative working

Checks & eligibility

• Security screening or vetting to the level required for the role

Other

• Excellent standards of research conduct
• Originality in research
• Knowledge of intellectual property
• Compliance with UKRI Code of Conduct, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety and data protection policies

Nice to have

• Evidence of influencing wider practice or knowledge in the field
• A very ambitious or innovative research proposal