View Vacancy MRC Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Emerging Innovators Fellowship for Black Heritage Scientists) LMS 2596 Open Date 03/04/2025, 13:00 Close Date 11/05/2025, 23:55 Research Institute MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences Research Institute / Unit Information The LMS is a world-class research laboratory where scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine. Funded by the MRC as part of UK Research and Innovation, the LMS has a collaborative working culture and new state-of-the-art building based in the heart of West London in the Hammersmith Hospital Campus (W12). The LMS aims to deliver transdisciplinary team science, in synergistic interaction with Imperial College and the wider national research environment. Part of achieving this, is to recruit new talent and support postdoctoral scientists to become world leaders in their area of science. 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 Band MRC - 4 Location London Salary £41,344, plus London allowances (£5,385) per annum Allowances 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. Contract Type Fixed Term Job Type Science Full Time / Part Time Full Time Contract Length 3 years Job Description Overall purpose: The Fellow will undertake research within the overall direction of the group to which they are assigned. The remit of the project will be agreed in discussion with the Group Head, and you will make significant input into determining the direction of the project within a three-year lifespan. Key skills: Specific techniques to be determined by the Group Head of your chosen laboratory dependant on your area of research Main Responsibilities: To plan and carry out research in accordance with agreed project aims To collaborate closely and form good working relationships with other members of the group and external partners on various projects To attend project and related research group meetings To prepare work for publication in peer reviewed journals and grant submissions To present at seminars and conferences as necessary Willingness to work out of normal working hours (including weekends) if the requirements of the project demand To contribute to the smooth running of the Group's laboratories and facilities with other scientists, clinicians, technicians and students within the laboratories To assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants as required To comply with the Institute, College, Division, and Unit safety practices and to attend courses on safety when appropriate To take an active part in the academic activities of the LMS Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by Head of group Person Specification Education / Qualifications / Training required (will be assessed from application form): Essential Criteria: Have a PhD (or equivalent experience)/ due to complete a PhD by March 2025 in Biomedical Sciences appropriate to the scientific interests of the institute Applicants must be from a Black/Black heritage background Applicants must also be either: a. UK domiciled researchers who wish to conduct their research in the UK OR b. Non-UK domiciled researchers who have studied in the UK for a degree and/or PhD Knowledge and experience (will be assessed from application form and at interview): Experience planning and completing an independent research project Experience of and ability to perform techniques relevant to the research group you are hoping to join. It is advised that you speak to the group head for information about specific skill areas required Clear evidence of scientific outputs and achievements, to include publications, conference presentations, collaboration with other institutes/industry Good written communication skills in English Personal skills / Behaviours / Qualities (will be assessed at the interview): Essential: Ability to conduct reproducible research Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature Ability to develop and apply new concepts Creative approach to problem-solving Excellent verbal communication skills in English and the ability to deal with a wide range of people Ability to direct the work of a small research team and motivate others to produce a high standard of work Ability to organise own work with minimal supervision Ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines Advanced computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets and the internet Willingness to work as part of a team and to be open-minded and cooperative Flexible attitude towards work Discipline and regard for confidentiality and security at all times Willingness to undertake any necessary training for the role The desire to learn about previously unfamiliar biological systems, to acquire new computational and analytical skills and to pro-actively seek novel and creative solutions to scientific problems Further Information Applicants should submit their completed submission pack ( template available to download here ) which will need to contain: Scientific CV including the names and contacts of two scientific references Scientific Cover Letter Screening document For more information on the Emerging Innovators Fellowship please click here. This role may be eligible for sponsorship, subject to the terms and conditions of meeting Home Office regulations. Applications which do not provide a CV, cover letter, and screening document will not be considered. Please quote reference number LMS 2596. Final appointment will be subject to pre-employment screening The MRC is a unique working environment where scientific researchers and professional support staff can actively partake in world class innovation and collaboration opportunities and their skills and knowledge through accessing a wide catalogue of training & development, including professional registration with the Science Council. In addition, MRC (part of UKRI) provides its community of employees access to a whole host of useful benefits, including a 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 Our success is dependent upon our ability to embrace diversity and draw on the skills, understanding and experience of all our people. We warmly invite people from diverse backgrounds and heritage, including people who identify as having a disability, to apply for a role that excites them. As "Disability Confident" employers, we guarantee to interview all applicants who have disclosed they have a disability and 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.