Research Group Leader

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology Full time

To direct an internationally competitive research programme within the Neurobiology Division of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB)

**Main duties/ Key responsibilities**:

- To develop and lead a programme of research addressing fundamental aspects of neurobiology in health or diseases.
- To recruit and supervise a small team of PhD Students and Postdoctoral Fellows.
- To complete research projects in a timely manner and publish the results in leading scientific journals.
- To present the results of the research at national and international conferences.
- To contribute to LMB-wide activities relating to organisation of scientific activities and technological infrastructure.
- To take responsibility for the Recruitment, Management, Training and Development of Group members.
- To generate and manage major collaborations to expand the scope of the programme.
- To manage the financial and equipment resources of the group including purchasing and managing the effective use of capital equipment.
- To contribute to the MRC’s engagement with the public and to communicate the excitement of research to the public and taxpayer.
- To ensure that any intellectual property is protected and, where possible, to translate the results of research into useful new approaches or treatments that improve human health.
- Research leadership of a group of Research Scientists, comprising of Postdoctoral Fellows, PhD Students and Technical Support Staff.
- Interacting with other Researchers, contributing to both the harmonious and successful running of the LMB as well as the joint scientific mission.

**Working relationships**:
You will report to the Head of Division. As an independent Group Leader (Programme Leader / Programme Leader Track) you will be expected to interact with Scientists and Support Staff within the Neurobiology Division and the rest of the LMB, and externally with members of the national and international research community.
- Person Specification
- **Academic qualifications and experience**:

- Essential:_
- Significant publication record in relevant fields with an emphasis on quality and originality.

**Knowledge and experience**:

- Essential:_
- An ambitious research proposal that tackles an important problem using innovative and imaginative approaches.
- Research interests that fit well within the Division.
- Experience of planning and developing projects or programmes of work.
- Desirable:_
- Evidence of having influenced wider practice or knowledge in the field.
- Evidence of independent creativity in tackling research questions.

**Personal skills / behaviours / qualities**:

- Essential:_
- Proactive and creative independent thinker.
- Demonstrates an ability to communicate science, both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to supervise a team in a sensitive and inspiring manner.
- Desirable:_
- Experience of supervising team members effectively.
- Further Information
- **Corporate/Local responsibilities & requirements**
You must at all times carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the:

- MRC Code of Conduct
- MRC Equality and Diversity policy
- UKRI Health and Safety policy
- UKRI Data Protection policy

Job descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and at the annual appraisal. Any changes should be made and agreed between you and your manager.

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, the MRC and UKRI.

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.
- 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.



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