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View Vacancy -- MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist LMS-753
Open Date
30/01/2018, 11:00
Close Date
01/03/2018, 23:55
MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences
The London Institute of Medical Sciences (LMS) at Hammersmith Hospital is the third directly funded MRC research institute and enjoys close links with its partners at Imperial College and at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The LMS research focuses on strengthening the basic science underpinning our understanding of human diseases and the translation of such high quality research into a clinical setting.
UK Research and Innovation is a new entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org
MRC - 4
London
£35,340 - £38,181 pa inclusive*
Fixed Term
Science
Full Time
3 years
Overall purpose:
The Metabolism and Cell Growth group uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system to study the systemic interplay between whole-animal metabolism and tumour growth. Current research interests in the lab include exploration of the molecular link between diet-induced obesity, tumour growth, and cachexia-like peripheral organ wasting. The successful candidate should develop and carry out his/her own line of research within the group’s areas of interest.
Job Summary
You will work in a focussed and organised manner to produce independent and original research within the groups, deliver the scientific aims of the project and aid in the submission of publications to refereed journals. You will also help with supervising students and contribute to the smooth running of the research group.
Main Responsibilities:
• To plan and carry out research in accordance with agreed project aims
• To take initiatives in the planning of research
• To formulate and test hypothesis to progress the research project
• To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection of data
• To conduct data analysis ensuring its validity and reliability of data at all times.
• To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.
• To run analyses and tests using specified and agreed techniques and models.
• To attend all project and related research group meetings.
• To interact and collaborate with researchers in related projects.
• Write-up and publication of work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presentation of data at national and international meetings (where and when appropriate).
• To form good working relationships with other members of the group as well as internal and external collaborators.
• To assist others and co-supervise students when required.
This is an MRC Postdoctoral Scientist position providing training and development supporting post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career paths helping establish them as successful research scientists in their chosen field.
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant biomedical discipline. A proven publication record, with at least one first author publication in a peer-reviewed international journal is also desirable. Expertise in metabolism and/or metabolism and previous experience with mouse models would be an advantage. The successful candidate must also have the ability to develop and apply new concepts, have a creative approach to problem solving, and be able to write clearly and succinctly for publication.
The Metabolism and Cell Growth group uses the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model system to study the systemic interplay between whole-animal metabolism and tumour growth. Current research interests in the lab include exploration of the molecular link between diet-induced obesity, tumour growth, and cachexia-like peripheral organ wasting. The successful candidate should develop and carry out his/her own line of research within the group’s areas of interest.
Job Summary
You will work in a focussed and organised manner to produce independent and original research within the groups, deliver the scientific aims of the project and aid in the submission of publications to refereed journals. You will also help with supervising students and contribute to the smooth running of the research group.
Main Responsibilities:
• To plan and carry out research in accordance with agreed project aims
• To take initiatives in the planning of research
• To formulate and test hypothesis to progress the research project
• To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection of data
• To conduct data analysis ensuring its validity and reliability of data at all times.
• To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings.
• To run analyses and tests using specified and agreed techniques and models.
• To attend all project and related research group meetings.
• To interact and collaborate with researchers in related projects.
• Write-up and publication of work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presentation of data at national and international meetings (where and when appropriate).
• To form good working relationships with other members of the group as well as internal and external collaborators.
• To assist others and co-supervise students when required.
This is an MRC Postdoctoral Scientist position providing training and development supporting post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career paths helping establish them as successful research scientists in their chosen field.
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant biomedical discipline. A proven publication record, with at least one first author publication in a peer-reviewed international journal is also desirable. Expertise in metabolism and/or metabolism and previous experience with mouse models would be an advantage. The successful candidate must also have the ability to develop and apply new concepts, have a creative approach to problem solving, and be able to write clearly and succinctly for publication.
Education / Qualifications / Training required:
Essential:
- PhD (or equivalent) in biology or a related discipline.
Previous work experience required:
Essential:
- Previous experience with Drosophila as a model system.
- Previous experience in the study of metabolism or cell signalling and relevant techniques.
Desirable:
- Experience in molecular biology techniques.
- Experience in protein biology (Western-blots) and imaging techniques
Knowledge and experience:
Essential:
- A keen interest in metabolism and/or cancer biology.
- Excellent experimental/bench work skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication
Desirable:
- A proven publication record, with at least one first author publication in a peer-reviewed international journal
Personal skills/behaviours/qualities:
Essential:
- Willingness to share knowledge and skills with other members of the group on a daily basis.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Evidence of ability to conduct research independently, from the planning stages to execution and write-up
- the desire to learn and acquire new skills and to pro-actively seek novel and creative solutions to scientific problems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to constructively criticize one’s own and others results
*Salary quoted is inclusive of London weighting. 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.
From April 2018, MRC will be part of UK Research and Innovation. UK Research and Innovation will bring together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England. The vision for the new organisation is to be the best research and innovation organisation in the world. From 1 April 2018 your employer will be UK Research and Innovation. More information can be found online http://www.ukri.org/
The MRC is a great place to work and progress your career, be it in scientific research or the support functions.The MRC is a unique working environment where our researchers are rewarded by world class innovation and collaboration opportunities that the MRC name brings. The MRC is an excellent place to develop yourself further and a range of training & development opportunities will be available to you, including professional registration with the Science Council.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
Choosing to come to work at the MRC (part of UKRI) means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme and excellent holiday entitlement to access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme, as well as the chance to put the MRC and UKRI on your CV in the future.
Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of gender, race, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability or age. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
UKRI supports research in areas that include animal health, agriculture and food security, and bioscience for health which includes research on animals, genetic modification and stem cell research. Whilst you may not have direct involvement in this type of research, you should consider whether this conflicts with your personal values or beliefs.
We will conduct a full and comprehensive pre-employment check as an essential part of the recruitment process on all individuals that are offered a position with UKRI. This will include a security check and an extreme organisations affiliation check. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
This opportunity is closed to applications.