Research Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Full time

To work within a programme in the laboratory of Dr Ingo Greger at the MRC LMB, Cambridge aimed at studying the molecular basis of synaptic transmission at excitatory synapses. Specifically, the post holder will use a combination of molecular and optical imaging approaches to investigate the mechanisms of AMPA receptor recruitment into hippocampal synapses.

**Main duties**:

- To undertake research aimed on AMPA receptor trafficking.
- To present scientific work at seminars within the Laboratory and at external meetings.
- To contribute to Laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field.
- To draft scientific papers, and contribute to the overall preparation of research for publication.
- To contribute to the LMB’s mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in health care.
- To assist in the training of PhD Students and other members of the LMB.

**Key responsibilities**:
Within the overall direction of the programme, the Group, the remit of the project and in discussion with the Group Leader, you will make a significant input into determining the direction of the project within a three-year lifespan.

To plan your own work and objectives on a 12 month basis and manage your experimental work within the project along with your Supervisor.

To ensure the research is carried out in accordance with good practice and in compliance with local policies and legal requirements.

To contribute to the smooth running of the Group, including the effective use of resources, training of others and taking responsibility for use of communal facilities.

To enhance your research and generic skills through a tailored development programme.

**Working relationships**:
You will report to Dr Ingo Greger and will interact and collaborate with other Postdoctoral Scientists, Research Support Staff and Students, not only in your Group, but also across the LMB and with external Groups as necessary.

**Additional information**:
The above lists are not exhaustive and you are required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post. All employees are required to act professionally, co-operatively and flexibly in line with the requirements of the post and the MRC.
- Person Specification
- **Education / qualifications / training required**:

- Essential:_

**Previous work experience required**:

- Essential:_
Basic experience with standard molecular biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, including neuronal cultures. Experience with confocal microscopy and associated data analysis.

Experience of working in a research lab.

Experience of taking on lab-wide tasks that might be time-limited, or longer lasting, including responsibility for shared equipment or undertaking statutory roles.
- Desirable:_
Strong interest in neurobiology.

**Knowledge and experience**:
**Creativity and initiative**
- Essential:_
Ability to optimise and develop experimental protocols.

**Independent working**
- Essential:_
Must be able to carry out experimental work independently.

**Working with others**
- Essential:_
Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues as part of a team.

Ability to train and supervise team members.

**Verbal and written communication skills**
- Essential:_
Contribution and co-authorship of peer-reviewed scientific papers.

Ability to present and discuss your work at meetings within the group, within the institute and with collaborators.

Ability to contribute your expertise to discussions about developments within the group and laboratory, particularly in the use of new methods, techniques and equipment.

**Personal skills / behaviours / qualities**:

- Essential:_
Ability to work collaboratively within the group and with members of other labs.

Motivation to take initiative to solve problems and complete projects.

Willingness to learn new techniques to advance projects.

Excellent time management to be able to handle multiple duties and responsibilities and work to strict deadlines with regularly changing priorities and workloads.

Excellent focus and organisation to complete projects.
- Further Information
- **Please note that this post is a fixed term position and will finish in line with the grant in September 2023.**
- 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 shoppin



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